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- The Friend Advantage
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Related MedlinePlus Page: Healthy Living [More] - Scientists Use Stem Cells to Help Rabbits Grow New Joints
Animals were up and hopping again within weeks, but experts say human trials still far off
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Studies support bystanders not using mouth-to-mouth breathing
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Related MedlinePlus Page: CPR [More] - Vaccine Boosts Survival for Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer
But FDA-approved Provenge remains very expensive, experts note
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Greater risk noted in patients who had general versus spinal/epidural method, researchers say
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News from MedicineNet.com:
- Social Ties Can Add Years to Your Life
Title: Social Ties Can Add Years to Your Life
Category: Health News
Created: 7/28/2010 10:33:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010 10:33:19 AM [More] - Stop-Smoking Aid Chantix Sparks Safety Concerns
Title: Stop-Smoking Aid Chantix Sparks Safety Concerns
Category: Health News
Created: 7/28/2010 10:12:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010 10:12:48 AM [More] - Iams Cat Food Recalled
Title: Iams Cat Food Recalled
Category: Health News
Created: 7/28/2010 9:50:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010 9:50:23 AM [More] - In Conversation, People's Brains Can Mirror Each Other
Title: In Conversation, People's Brains Can Mirror Each Other
Category: Health News
Created: 7/27/2010 12:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010 [More] - Alaskan Sled Dog Has Own Genetic 'Signature'
Title: Alaskan Sled Dog Has Own Genetic 'Signature'
Category: Health News
Created: 7/27/2010 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010 [More] - Complications From Weight-Loss Surgery 'Relatively Low'
Title: Complications From Weight-Loss Surgery 'Relatively Low'
Category: Health News
Created: 7/27/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 7/28/2010 [More]
News from Bernard Becker Medical Library:
- Americans Spend Billions on Alternative Medicine
Americans spent $33.9 billion out-of-pocket on complementary and alternative medicine in 2007 alone, U.S. health officials report. CAM includes medical practices and products, such as herbal supplements, meditation, chiropractic and acupuncture, which are not part of conventional medicine. (HealthDay) [More] - Got Zinc? New Zinc Research Suggests Novel Therapeutic Targets
Everyone knows that vitamins "from A to zinc" are important for good health. Now, a new research study in the August 2009 print issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that zinc may be pointing the way to new therapeutic targets for fighting infections. Specifically, scientists from Florida found that zinc not only supports healthy immune function, but increases activation of the cells (T cells) responsible for destroying viruses and bacteria. (ScienceDaily) [More] - How to Avoid Heatstroke
Why do some people become seriously ill while exercising in hot weather and others don't? (NY Times) [More] - Cigarette Packaging Still Misleading Consumers Over Health Hazards
New research suggests that current regulations have failed to remove misleading information from cigarette packaging, revealing that a substantial majority of consumers believe cigarettes are less hazardous when the packs display words such as "silver" or "smooth," lower numbers incorporated into the brand name, lighter colours or pictures of filters. (ScienceDaily) [More] - Teen Pregnancy May Be Symptom, Not Cause, Of Emotional Distress
It would make sense that teenage mothers have a lot of psychological stress in their lives, but a new study shows that the distress comes before the pregnancy, not because of it. (ScienceDaily) [More]