Monday, August 6, 2012

Nonviolent videos better for preschoolers' sleep - Chicago Tribune

CBC.caNonviolent videos better for preschoolers' sleepChicago TribuneNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Preschoolers seemed to sleep better when their parents were encouraged to cut kids' exposure to violent or age inappropriate videos throughout the day, in a new study. Researchers found that within months after urging ...Violent TV Shows Keep Young Kids Awake: StudyU.S. News & World ReportSome Cartoons May Cut Kids' SleepABC NewsViolent TV harms preschoolers' sleepCBC.caDaily

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Sunday, August 5, 2012

CDC issues new warning about swine flu - The Capitol Column

The Capitol ColumnCDC issues new warning about swine fluThe Capitol ColumnThis article was updated at 7:54 am EDT with additional information about the swine flu virus strain H3N2v. The CDC has reported 12 new cases of swine flu virus strain H3N2v in Indiana, Ohio, and Hawaii. These cases come on top of 17 cases of the virus ...CDC Issues Fair Warning About Pig FluABC NewsNew flu virus can pass from pigs to peopleUSA TODAYCDC warns about new swine flu circulating at state

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Saturday, August 4, 2012

New flu virus can pass from pigs to people - Detroit Free Press

USA TODAYNew flu virus can pass from pigs to peopleDetroit Free PressA cluster of flu cases linked to contact with pigs has doctors at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warning people to wash up and avoid eating around animals as they attend county and state fairs. The new influenza strain sickened at least ...12 New Swine Flu Cases Prompt CDC Warning On State Fair SafetyWIBWCDC Issues Fair Warning About Pig FluABC NewsCDC warns about new swine flu circulating at state

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Friday, August 3, 2012

Breast Cancer: Komen Oversells Mammograms, Doctors Say - ABC News

ABC NewsBreast Cancer: Komen Oversells Mammograms, Doctors SayABC NewsTwo Dartmouth Medical School professors have called out Susan G. Komen for the Cure, accusing the pink-ribbon organization of overstating the benefits of mammograms in its advertisements. The accusation comes about six months after the breast cancer ...Breast Cancer Charity Overstates Value of Mammograms: ResearchersPhiladelphia InquirerSusan G. Komen pro-mammogram statistics draw challengeFox NewsKomen Ads Overstate Benefits

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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Studies back idea of hidden tumour 'seeds' - CTV British Columbia News

IBNLive.comStudies back idea of hidden tumour 'seeds'CTV British Columbia NewsA lab officer cuts a DNA fragment under UV light from an agarose gel for DNA sequencing as part of research to determine genetic mutation in a blood cancer patient April 19, 2007. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E) The Associated Press NEW YORK -- How can a cancer ...Studies support idea of hidden 'seeds' for cancerous growthsSpartanburg Herald JournalCancer 'Stem Cells' Identified in Different

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Psych Distress May Up Death Risk - ABC News

Telegraph.co.ukPsych Distress May Up Death RiskABC NewsFeeling anxious, depressed or lonely may boost the risk of early death, a new study found. The British study of more than 68000 people found those who reported symptoms of psychological distress were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, ...Study: Shaky Mental Health Linked to Higher Death RiskTIMEEven Mild Depression, Anxiety Hurts the Heart: StudyU.S. News & World ReportPoor Mental Health Linked To Premature DeathMedical News

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New York City to mothers: You should breast-feed - KATC Lafayette News

CBS NewsNew York City to mothers: You should breast-feedKATC Lafayette NewsPosted: Aug 1, 2012 3:57 AM by AP Source: AP NEW YORK (AP) - New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has a message for new mothers: Breast-feed your baby, if possible. Starting in September, dozens of city hospitals will ask mothers of newborns to listen to ...Mayor Bloomberg pushing NYC hospitals to hide baby formula so more new moms ...New York PostNew York City hospitals to tell new mothers they should breast-feed babies, if

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