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Vitamin E and Your Brain Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:14:42 EDT Source: HealthDay - Video
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Seniors' Health, Vitamin E

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Diet Pill Meridia Ups Heart Attack Risk Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EDT

While researchers saw no rise in deaths, some experts wonder if this drug has a future

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Drug Safety, Heart Attack, Weight Control

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Double-Dose Plavix Benefits Certain Patients Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EDT

And higher-dose aspirin is no more effective than low dose, researchers say

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, Heart Attack, Pain Relievers

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Lower Blood Pressure May Help Sicker Kidney Patients Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EDT

Standard goal may not be low enough for those with protein in their urine, study finds

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: African-American Health, High Blood Pressure, Kidney Diseases

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Mental 'Exercise' May Only Hide Signs of Alzheimer's Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:00:00 EDT

Games, reading help mask trouble in brain, study suggests, making later progress of disease seem quicker

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia

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New Test Can Diagnose Tuberculosis in Under 2 Hours Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:02:54 EDT A new molecular test for tuberculosis made by Cepheid can diagnose TB and detect a drug-resistant form of it far more easily and rapidly than other tests currently available, scientists said on Wednesday.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Laboratory Tests, Tuberculosis

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Even After Leaving Abuser, Moms' Mental Health Declines Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:00 EDT

Levels of depression and anxiety still high at least 2 years after escaping abusive relationship, study finds

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Domestic Violence, Mental Health

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Is Lower Thyroid Activity Linked to Longevity? Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:29:16 EDT A less active thyroid may mean more years added to your life, hints a new Dutch study.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Page: Thyroid Diseases

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Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Rate in Mice Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:00:00 EDT

Findings reflect those of population studies in humans, researchers say

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Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes Medicines, Lung Cancer

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Immune System Research Sees Many Similarities Among People Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:00:00 EDT

Findings may lead to better diagnosis, treatment of cancers, autoimmune diseases, study says

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Related MedlinePlus Page: Immune System and Disorders

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