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Winter Can Pose Hazards for Seniors

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SATURDAY, Feb. 4 — Winter weather can be challenging for some seniors, especially those with mobility or other health issues.But planning ahead, and enlisting the help of adult children, neighbors or caregivers when needed, can help seniors stay…

Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study (HealthDay)

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:59:26 +0000

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) — People who consume a few
alcoholic drinks a day and have a family history of colorectal cancer are
at increased risk for developing colon cancer, new research suggests. Read More..

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Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer (HealthDay)

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:59:25 +0000

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) — Soy supplements do not protect
women against breast cancer, a new study suggests. Read More..

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Surprises about Planned Parenthood cancer testing (AP)

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AP – To many people, breast cancer screening means a mammogram. But for millions of poor, mostly young women who visit Planned Parenthood, it is usually just a physical exam by the only health professional they may ever see.

Erotica director Zalman King dies from cancer (Reuters)

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:59:22 +0000

Reuters – Director Zalman King, best known for erotic film “9 1/2 Weeks” and television series “Red Shoe Diaries,” died on Friday in Santa Monica, Calif., after a long battle with cancer. He was 69. Read More..

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Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study (HealthDay)

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Soy Supplements May Not Shield Against Breast Cancer (HealthDay)

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HealthDay – FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) — Soy supplements do not protect
women against breast cancer, a new study suggests. Read More..

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Could a Blood Test Help Spot Depression? (HealthDay)

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:59:16 +0000

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) — Depression can be a tough
condition to diagnose accurately, but new research suggests that someday a
blood test might help. Read More..

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Winter Can Pose Hazards for Seniors (HealthDay)

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:59:14 +0000

HealthDay – SATURDAY, Feb. 4 (HealthDay News) — Winter weather can be
challenging for some seniors, especially those with mobility or other
health issues. Read More..

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Questionnaire Could Help Predict Alzheimer’s: Study (HealthDay)

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:59:12 +0000

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) — A series of specific “yes” or
“no” questions could help doctors distinguish between people who have
normal memory loss that comes with age and those with a condition known as
amnestic mild cognitive impairment, according to a new study. Read More..

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Green tea drinkers show less disability with age: study (Reuters)

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Reuters – Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, a large study of Japanese adults suggests. Read More..

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Health Tip: Teach Your Toddler Good Behavior (HealthDay)

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HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Toddler tantrums can challenge even the most
patient parent, but being firm and consistent can help you discipline your
toddler in an effective, loving way. Read More..

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Health Tip: Prepare for Breast-feeding (HealthDay)

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HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Preparations for successful breast-feeding
begin during pregnancy. Read More..

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Epidural Plus Fever in Mom May Raise Risks for Baby (HealthDay)

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:59:03 +0000

HealthDay – FRIDAY. Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) — The babies of women who
develop an epidural-related fever while in labor are at greater risk of
having problems right at birth, including poor muscle tone, breathing
difficulties, low Apgar scores and seizures, a new study suggests. Read More..

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Asthmatic Moms Who Breast-feed May Help Their Children’s Lungs (HealthDay)

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:59:01 +0000

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) –
Breast-feeding is associated with improved lung function in school-age
children, particularly those with asthmatic mothers, a new study says. Read More..

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