Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
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TODAY'S HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES
Which U.S. City Is the Healthiest?
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Why It Matters
CDC data reveal that Lincoln, Neb., is the healthiest city, where 92.8% of
residents say their health is good, very good, or excellent. What other locales
made the top 10 list? Check the report.
Also See:
> The Worst Asthma Cities
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> Top 'Heart Friendly' Cities for Women
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> San Francisco Fittest Big City in America
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Vitamins C and E Make Disappointing Cancer Fighters
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Why It Matters
People who take supplements of these two vitamins are not less likely to develop cancer, a new
study shows. Read the details.
Also See:
> Vitamins C and E Don't Cut Heart Risks
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> Folic Acid Flops in Cancer Study
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Family History Greatly Increases Breast Cancer Risk
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Why It Matters
Women with a family history of breast cancer have a much greater chance of developing the
disease themselves, even if they don't carry the BRCA1 and BRCA2 breast cancer genes. Find
out how much the risk is, and read recommendations the researchers gave when they presented
their study at the meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Also See:
> WebMD's Breast Cancer Health Center
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Sleep-Exercise Combo Key to Cancer Prevention
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Why It Matters
Physical activity may make you less likely to develop cancer, and getting enough sleep might
maximize that benefit. How much do you need? Read about it here.
Also See:
> WebMD's Sleep Disorders Health Center
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> WebMD's Health & Fitness Center
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> WebMD's Cancer Health Center
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Reproductive Help May Increase Risk of Birth Defects
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3T70NedAu0IfV0BX5a0El
Why It Matters
When couples get reproductive-assisting treatments like in vitro fertilization, their child could face
a higher risk of certain birth defects. See the details of this CDC report.
Also See:
> WebMD's Infertility & Reproduction Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3T70NedAu0IfV0BX5b0Em
> Possible to Predict in Vitro Success?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3T70NedAu0IfV0BX5c0En
Psoriasis Blues? An Indigo Ointment May Help
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3T70NedAu0IfV0BX5q0E2
Why It Matters
See how the plant-based powder used in traditional Chinese medicine may help treat the patchy
form of the skin disease psoriasis. See the study published in the Archives of Dermatology.
Also See:
> WebMD's Psoriasis Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3T70NedAu0IfV0BX5d0Eo
> Living With Psoriasis: Emotional Health
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DRUG & PRODUCT WATCH
> Got a Pacemaker or ICD? Watch mp3 Headphones
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> Diabetes Alert: Insulin Syringes Recalled
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> Salmonella in Pet Food Sickens 8 More People
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