Friday, Oct. 31, 2008
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TODAY'S HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES
Halloween Chocolate Coins Safe in U.S.
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3F0ET
Why It Matters: With all the scary stories flying around today about
contaminated candy, a chocolate maker says Americans don't have to
fear its Halloween chocolate coins. Be sure to see the list of
products that are on the FDA's warning list.
> Also See: Cadbury's Chocolate Safe in U.S.
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3G0EU
Gain Lots of Pregnancy Weight, Risk Having a Bigger Baby
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3H0EV
Why It Matters: Moms-to-be who put on 40 pounds or more during the
pregnancy have twice the risk of having a big baby. Read about the
health risks that bigger sizes can bring to both Mom and baby in this
study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Also See:
> Birth Size May Raise Breast Cancer Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3I0EW
> Gestational Diabetes: The Basics
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3J0EX
Too Much Body Fat May Be Bad for the Bones
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3K0EY
Why It Matters: A woman's body fat may play a role in the strength of
her bones, say researchers at the American Dietetic Association
meeting. See at what age this becomes important.
Also See:
> WebMD's Osteoporosis Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3L0EZ
> WebMD's Health & Diet Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3M0Ea
Are Voices Sexiest During Ovulation?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3N0Eb
Why It Matters: What happens to a woman's voice when she's most
fertile? See what researchers have found in this study published in
the journal Biology Letters.
Also See:
> Red Really Is the Color of Romance
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3O0Ec
> When Is Not-So-Sexy ... Oh-So-Sexy?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3P0Ed
> WebMD's Ovulation Calculator
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3Q0Ee
Obesity Often Leads to Impotence
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3R0Ef
Why It Matters: When men gain a lot of weight, it's more likely
they'll have problems with erectile dysfunction, say researchers in
The Journal of Sexual Medicine. Will this finding inspire obese men
to try to lose a few pounds? Check the report.
Also See:
> WebMD's Erectile Dysfunction Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3S0Eg
> 10 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3T0Eh
Deadly Tropical Fungus Finding Its Way to the U.S.
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3U0Ei
Why It Matters: Researchers say 19 cases of C. gattii infection have
been reported in the Pacific Northwest. Just how big a threat is it?
See what the scientists said at a joint meeting of the American
Society for Microbiology and the Infectious Diseases Society of
America.
> Also See: Garden Fungus Kills British Man
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3V0Ej
Be sure to check WebMD's News Center for other important news stories
and information.
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The Week's Most Popular News Stories:
> The Truth Behind 10 Diet Myths
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3X0El
> FDA: 2 Bayer Aspirin Products 'Unlawful'
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3Y0Em
> Prostate Cancer Prevention Study Halted
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3Z0En
> Grapes May Fight High Blood Pressure
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3a0Eu
> Purple Tomatoes May Help Prevent Cancer
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3b0Ev
WebMD Soon Will Be Covering...
> More Kids Taking Medication
> Fibromyalgia Is Real
> Is Autism Linked to the Weather?
DRUG & PRODUCT WATCH
> Panel Criticizes FDA Report on Bisphenol A (BPA)
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3c0Ew
> FDA: 2 Bayer Aspirin Products 'Unlawful'
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3Y0Em
> 'Smart Choices' Food Labels Are Coming
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e25c0NedAu0IfV0BW3d0Ex
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