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Nov 19, 2008

Sport Supplement May Help Shield Seniors From Falls
Beta-alanine boosts muscle, balance, study finds

Not All Smiles Are Created Equal
Study finds people struggling with rejection can spot a phony grin

Child-Care Relationships Tied to Kids' Stress Levels
At school or home, they can raise long-term health risks, studies say

Patient's Race Doesn't Affect Emergency Room Care
Trauma treatment similar regardless of ethnicity, U.S. study finds

Long-Term Antibiotic Use Affects 'Good' Gut Bacteria
Study finds up to 30% of beneficial species, strains are significantly affected

Technique Tracks Cancer-Killing Cells
Innovative approach could aid research, treatment, experts say

Growth Hormone Boost May Not Slow Alzheimer's
A promising approach in mice disappoints in human trial

Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
High kynurenic acid levels like 'gasoline on the fire' of affected neurotransmitters

Researchers ID Suite of Genes in Aging Process
Biomarkers could provide scientific baseline for anti-aging drug trials, study says

New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics
Structural abnormalities start early, researchers report

Genetic Testing No Real Help in Predicting Type 2 Diabetes
Traditional risk factors, such as obesity, are just as useful, studies find

Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit
American Cancer Society urges people to stop for a day, then for life

Spinal Anesthesia Doesn't Cause Restless Leg Syndrome
Study also finds spinal anesthesia doesn't worsen pre-existing RLS

Early HIV Treatment Best for Babies
It saves lives and slows the progression of AIDS, study confirms

Nov 18, 2008

Robots May Come to Aging Boomers' Rescue
These in-home companions could aid, watch over frail elderly, experts say

2nd Generation Antidepressants Prove Effective
New guideline from American College of Physicians calls them equally good

Non-AIDS Cancer Risk Higher for Those With HIV
As life span has increased, they now face greater threat from other disease, study says

Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
Combined, they produce more potent anti-disease effect in postmenopausal women, study says

Home-Based Programs Benefit Older Cancer Survivors
They improved ability to live and function when enrolled in tailored interventions

Indigo Ointment Benefits Psoriasis Patients
Traditional Chinese therapy proved helpful in relieving skin scaling, hardening, study finds

Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation

Itching Not a Less Intense Form of Pain
Each are regulated by different molecular mechanisms, scientists show

China Documents First Case of Tick-Borne Disease Spread
Human-to-human transfer caused by contact with blood, respiratory secretion

Bariatric Surgery Before Pregnancy Benefits Moms, Babies
Weight-loss procedure may change fertility, nutritional needs, study suggests

Genetic Trait Could Predict Lung Cancer
But research is preliminary, scientists stress

FDA Takes Closer Look at Wrinkle Treatments
Reports of allergic reactions, other problems have surfaced with dermal fillers

Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins
Those on Avastin faced 33% increased risk of dangerous side effect

Cancer Drugs May Treat Type 1 Diabetes
Experiments in mice show Gleevec and Sutent reverse, prevent autoimmune disease

Ginkgo No Shield Against Alzheimer's
Taking the herb long-term didn't prevent or curb dementia, researchers say

Airway Transplant Aided by Stem Cells a Medical First
Woman gets historic procedure in which her stem cells were combined with donated organ tissue to replace diseased organ, scientists report

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