Decline in US Adult Smoking Rate Stalled: Half of Children Still Exposed to Secondhand Smoke

September 9, 2010

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related MedlinePlus Pages: Secondhand Smoke, Smoking View full post on MedlinePlus Health News

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Wis. governor says stem cell ruling could hurt – BusinessWeek

September 9, 2010

Reuters Wis. governor says stem cell ruling could hurtBusinessWeekWisconsin will "move forward on every legal front we can" to overturn a court ruling that has blocked federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, Gov. Jim Doyle said Tuesday. Doyle said the injunction entered by a federal judge …Stem-Cell Research Funding Ban Is Appealed as US [...]

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Improving Your Health Literacy

September 9, 2010

Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Related MedlinePlus Page: Health Literacy View full post on MedlinePlus Health News

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Two gene mutations mark deadly ovarian cancer (Reuters)

September 9, 2010

Reuters – Researchers have identified two new genetic mutations that cause a significant number of the hardest-to-treat kinds of ovarian cancer, and say they point to a new “on-off” switch for tumors. View full post on Yahoo! News: Health News

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Vitamin B is revolutionary new weapon against Alzheimer’s Disease – Telegraph.co.uk

September 9, 2010

AFP Vitamin B is revolutionary new weapon against Alzheimer's DiseaseTelegraph.co.ukVitamin B tablets could slow and even halt the devastating march of Alzheimer's Disease in the elderly, a breakthrough British study suggests. By Richard Alleyne, Science Correspondent The research showed that the larges doses of the supplement could …B vitamins found to halve brain shrinkage in [...]

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Health Tip: Recognizing a Skin Allergy

September 9, 2010

Here are typical symptoms Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Allergy, Hives, Rashes View full post on MedlinePlus Health News

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Researchers find genes linked to ovarian cancer – AFP

September 9, 2010

USA Today Researchers find genes linked to ovarian cancerAFPWASHINGTON — Researchers said Wednesday they have identified two new genetic mutations linked to the deadliest types of ovarian cancer, which may play a key role in suppressing tumors. Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center hope their …2 Genes Have Possible Link to Deadly Ovarian [...]

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Health Tip: Making Healthy Lunch Choices

September 9, 2010

Offer kids healthier alternatives Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Nutrition View full post on MedlinePlus Health News

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Vitamin B could put off Alzheimer’s: study (AFP)

September 9, 2010

AFP – Large daily doses of B vitamins could halve the rate of brain shrinkage in elderly people with warning signs of Alzheimer’s, potentially delaying the onset of the disease, a study suggested Thursday. View full post on Yahoo! News: Health News

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J&J launches 5-year aid program for women, children (Reuters)

September 9, 2010

Reuters – Johnson & Johnson has pledged grant money, drugs and research funding for new HIV and tuberculosis medications as part of a five-year, private sector effort to improve the health up to 120 million women and children in developing nations each year. View full post on Yahoo! News: Health News

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