| 11/29/2006 - Fatal Gum Disease? |
| Gum disease is painful and annoying. But leave it untreated and it could cause much bigger problems...even potentially fatal ones. |
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| 11/29/2006 - A Blood Test for Prostate Cancer |
| Traditional tests for prostate cancer haven't been doing the trick. The PSA test is unreliable - high levels show up in men with prostate cancer as well as men who are cancer-free. |
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| 11/29/2006 - New Weight Loss Drug Is a No-Go |
| The latest effort to help people lose weight by taking a magic pill has flopped. Though the new drug seemed to do wonders for overweight animals, it didn't work for people. |
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| 11/15/2006 - The Truth About Weight-Loss Drugs |
| Losing weight is hard. To level the battlefield, many people look for an edge - often in the form of a pill. |
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| 11/15/2006 - This Just In... |
| Researchers have finally uncovered the best way for people to lose weight: through a combination of diet and exercise. |
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| 11/15/2006 - Pain Killers Damage Kidneys |
| A new report from the American Jouranl of Epidemiology tells us that using NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) could increase the risk of kidney failure. This drug family includes things like ibuprofen and naproxen. |
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| 11/08/2006 - The Safest Spinach |
| Bagged salads have become big business. The convenience of pre-cut, pre-washed greens is almost irresistible. But it comes with a risk - contamination. |
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| 11/08/2006 - Anesthesia and Alzheimer's |
| Most people are groggy when they wake up from general anesthesia - no surprise there. But what may surprise you is that some general anesthetics may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive impairment, particularly for older adults. |
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| 11/08/2006 - Prevent Colds with Exercise |
| Researchers have uncovered yet another good reason to keep up with your exercise program: it can help you keep the common cold at bay. |
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| 11/03/2006 - Leafy greens may prevent mental decline |
| Here's another reason to fill up on big salads: They keep your brain as sharp as Vermont cheddar. In fact, eating just three servings of green leafies every day could halt the mental decline that comes with aging by up to 40%. |
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| 11/03/2006 - Physical Illness, Anxiety Disorders - The Connection |
| Anxiety disorders can intensify symptoms of physical illness...and physical ailments can increase anxiety. A multinational research group has just reported on this vicious circle of physical and mental conditions. |
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| 11/03/2006 - Sleep and Blood Sugar |
| Having trouble controlling your blood sugar? The answer may be in the bedroom. Turns out that blood sugar is affected by how much - and how well - you sleep. |
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