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Arsenic in Drinking Water Raises Diabetes Risk 08-19-2008

Even low levels, like those found in U.S., could boost the odds, study finds

Clinical Trials Update: Aug. 19, 2008 08-19-2008
  • Obesity

  • Epilepsy

  • Women's Health

Cognitive Score Changes Over Time May Hint at Dementia 08-19-2008

Study authors stress new method is a complement to current testing

ED Drug Relieves Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms 08-19-2008

In men with enlarged prostates, daily Cialis showed benefit without side effects

Health Highlights: Aug. 19, 2008 08-19-2008
  • Christina Applegate Has Double Mastectomy

  • Vioxx Study Was 'Stealth' Marketing: Report

  • Most West Nile Patients Recover Within a Year

  • Bad Peppers a Problem Before Salmonella Outbreak: AP

  • More 40-Something U.S. Women Are Childless

  • Lower Drinking Age to 18: College Presidents

Health Tip: Take a Healthy Hike 08-19-2008

Make sure you're prepared

Health Tip: Who's Prone to Iron Deficiency? 08-19-2008

Menstruating women to blood donors, among others

Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery 08-19-2008

Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells

Living to 100 Doesn't Mean Living Poorly 08-19-2008

Staying healthy, independent is what usually gets folks to this advanced age, study finds

Mathematical Model Helps Predict Cancer Tumor Size 08-19-2008

Calculations were close to what was actually seen in clinical practice, Stanford team says

Medicare Web Site Confounds Many Seniors 08-19-2008

Confusing information, complex language makes site hard to use, researchers say

More Juices Found to Affect Drugs' Effectiveness: Study 08-19-2008

Orange and apple join grapefruit on list of drinks that may pose problems

Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report 08-19-2008

At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado

Silver-Coated Ventilator Tubes Cut Risk of Pneumonia 08-19-2008

Antimicrobial properties blocked bacteria formation, delayed onset of lung inflammation

Ultrasound Used to Predict Heart Attack Risk 08-19-2008

Provides noninvasive way to identify plaques, improve effectiveness of therapy

Vitamin B, Folate Supplements Won't Help Heart 08-19-2008

In fact, new study hints they might be hazardous

Zoledronic Acid Protects Bones of Women Getting Breast Cancer Treatment 08-19-2008

Drug countered effect of endocrine therapy in premenopausal patients, study finds

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