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Wednesday, Jun. 30th 2010
Genetic Finding Could Lead to New Targets for Treatment of Alopecia Areata, Researchers Say By Katrina Woznicki
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
June 30, 2010 — Scientists have identified eight genes that may be associated with the skin disease alopecia areata, a common cause of hair loss that affects 5.3 million Americans.
This is one of the first studies to locate genes potentially linked
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Tuesday, Jun. 29th 2010
Combination of Brain Scans and Word-Recall Test Best for Predicting Dementia, but It’s Expensive By Salynn Boyles
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
June 30, 2010 — About half of older people with memory loss who meet the clinical definition of mild cognitive impairment will develop Alzheimer’s disease within five years, but predicting who will and will not progress to dementia remains a challenge.
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Tuesday, Jun. 29th 2010
Unlike Surgery, Morning-After Pill Can Reduce Fibroid Size, Bleeding Without Affecting Fertility By Denise Mann
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
June 30, 2010 — A drug used in Europe as emergency contraception may also treat painful uterine fibroids, researchers say.
Their study was presented at the 26th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Rome, Italy.
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Tuesday, Jun. 29th 2010
Researchers Identify Substance That May Trigger Inflammatory Process for Herniated, Degenerated Discs By Kathleen Doheny
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
June 29, 2010 — An immune system substance may contribute to causing the low back pain associated with herniated and degenerated discs, according to a new study.
“We have identified an immune substance that could start the inflammatory process
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Tuesday, Jun. 29th 2010
Worried about flu? Stress? Colds? Our school health expert answers your questions about keeping children healthy. By Lisa Zamosky
WebMD the Magazine – Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
The back-to-school season can arouse dread in parents and kids alike, especially when it comes to sickness and health. Aside from marking the end of summer’s lazy days, “back to school” signals the start of a crazy time for many families,
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Tuesday, Jun. 29th 2010
Consumer Group Says Dyes Offer No Benefits to Outweigh Their Risks By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
June 29, 2010 — Chemical dyes used for food coloring carry serious health risks and should be banned, says a new report from a consumer group.
The group, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), notes that none of the nine artificial food dyes approved for U.S.
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Tuesday, Jun. 29th 2010
They might get on your nerves at times, but good friends have bigger benefits than you may realize. By Tom Valeo
WebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD
“You got to have friends to make that day last long,” sings Bette Midler. But good friends may help your life last longer, too, according to an Australian study. Conducted by the Centre for Ageing Studies at Flinders University, the study followed nearly 1,500
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Tuesday, Jun. 29th 2010
10 ways to get moving and shed pounds! By Kathleen Doheny
WebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
No time to work out? No time to plan healthy meals? Lack of time isn’t the only excuse offered by sedentary people who need to lose weight. Close on its heels is another complaint: Working out just isn’t fun, and neither is shopping and cooking “healthy.”
Exercise and weight loss experts say they hear that
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Tuesday, Jun. 29th 2010
No. 1 Ranking Goes to Mississippi, Where 33.8% of Adults Are Obese By Bill Hendrick
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
June 29, 2010 — Adult obesity rates increased in 28 states in the past year, with the No. 1 ranking going to Mississippi, where 33.8% of adults are obese, according to a new report, “F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future 2010.”
Other major findings in the
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Tuesday, Jun. 29th 2010
Survey Shows Many Teenage Girls Say Using Drugs Helps Them Deal With Problems By Denise Mann
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
June 29, 2010 — Teenage girls may be more easily lured by drugs and alcohol than teenage boys, according to a new survey conducted by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.
Why? Teenage girls are more likely to perceive benefits from alcohol and drug use. In fact,
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