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Americans Still Confused About Health Reform

Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds many don't know what's in -- and not in -- the new legislation

Black Teens May Need Higher Vitamin D Supplementation

Even with sun exposure, levels were deficient in this vulnerable group, researchers say

Breast Cancer's DNA Yields More Secrets

Another study shows that not all tumors are alike, pointing to better treatments

Calcium Supplements Linked to Boost in Heart Attack Risk

People should get needed mineral through their diet, researchers say

Clinical Trials Update: July 29, 2010
  • Gout

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Type 2 Diabetes

Cuvposa Approved for Chronic Drooling in Children

Primarily those with neurological disorders

Doctors, Patients Rarely on Same Page

Physicians often mistaken about patients' beliefs, feelings about their illness

Experts Support FDA Panel's Backing of New Blood Thinner

Brilinta, which got nod from agency advisors Wednesday, would be welcome option, docs say

Health Highlights: July 29, 2010
  • Disciplinary Lapses Tied To High Rate Of Army Suicides: Report

  • Cubicin Antibiotic Linked To Pneumonia: FDA

  • Support Increases For New Health Care Law: Poll

  • White House OKs Limited Enrollment Periods For Children's Health Insurance

Health Tip: Dealing With Separation Anxiety

Help ease your youngster's fear

Health Tip: Is Your Blood Sugar High?

Learn the warning signs of hyperglycemia

Increased Risk of Violence Among Unsupervised Teen Groups

Hanging out with no adult presence a recipe for violence even in 'good' neighborhoods, study finds

Kids Adopted By Same-Sex Couples 'Thriving': Researcher

No reason to prevent gay, lesbian prospective parents from adopting, study says

Knee, Hip Replacements May Aid Weight Loss: Study

Healthier lifestyle may be an added bonus for patients following joint surgery, researcher suggests

Menopause Treatment Could Harm Kids, Pets, FDA Warns

Agency reports cases where exposure to hormone spray for skin caused adverse reactions

New Data Supports Link Between Diabetes Drugs, Fractures

Avandia, Actos increase chances of broken bones in older men and women, study shows

Story-Telling More Difficult for Brain-Injured Children: Study

Parents can help by spending more time developing narratives, researchers suggest

Anesthesia's Role in Hip, Knee Replacement Infections Studied

Greater risk noted in patients who had general versus spinal/epidural method, researchers say

Implantable Sensor Measures Blood Sugar Levels

Wireless device transmitted accurate readings in pigs for more than a year, study shows

Teens With ADHD Often Have Trouble Completing High School

Dropping out or delayed graduation most common among kids with attention disorder, study finds


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