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Men Seem More Susceptible to Memory Problems Than Women (HealthDay)
Health Tip: Stay Safe Around the School Bus (HealthDay)
Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 8, 2010 (HealthDay)
Immune System Genes Show Links to Type 1 Diabetes (HealthDay)
Pediatricians' Group Urges Flu Shots for All Health-Care Workers (HealthDay)
Vitamin B could put off Alzheimer's: study (AFP)
AFP - Large daily doses of B vitamins could halve the rate of brain shrinkage in elderly people with warning signs of Alzheimer's, potentially delaying the onset of the disease, a study suggested Thursday.
J&J launches 5-year aid program for women, children (Reuters)
FDA Approves Low-Level Body-Sculpting Laser
Medscape Medical News
Researchers find genes linked to ovarian cancer (AFP)
AFP - Researchers said Wednesday they have identified two new genetic mutations linked to the deadliest types of ovarian cancer, which may play a key role in suppressing tumors.
Two Hepatitis C Drug Candidates on Hold Because of Adverse Events
Medscape Medical News
Iron Supplements Safely Reduce Risk for Iron Deficiency Anemia in Marginally LBW Infants
Medscape Medical News
Study: No Proven Morning Sickness Treatments
Treatments for morning sickness are plentiful, but the evidence that any of these treatments work is limited, according to a new review.
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Cut RA Risk
People who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs to reduce heart disease risk may also be cutting their risk for developing the painful inflammatory joint disease rheumatoid arthritis.
FDA: Improper Health Claims on 2 Green Teas
The FDA has warned the manufacturers of two popular green tea beverages that some of their nutritional claims are unauthorized and in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Study Details Little-Known Form of Self-Harm in Teens
Reuters Health Information