Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Daily Digest Bulletin

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Message 1
From: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion <info@nhic.org>
Date: Nov, Mon 14 2011 14:04 -0500 (EST)
Subject: healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines

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Health Highlights: Nov. 14, 2011

11/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Battle Over Health Care Reform Law Headed to Supreme Court Diabetes Could Affect 10% of Adults Worldwide by 2030: Report Rising Number of U.S. Newborns Addi

Childhood Aggression May Predict Health Woes in Adulthood

11/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

But 'likeability' was linked to lower use of health services later on, study says

More Teens Getting Vaccines Against HPV, Other Infections: CDC

11/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Still a long way from full coverage, experts note

Shot Might One Day Help Lower Cholesterol

11/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

In early trial, it lowered LDL levels by up to 64 percent

Shock Fear May Curb Sex for People With Heart Devices

11/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Anxiety that cardio defibrillator will fire at wrong time inhibits sexual activity, study finds

Health Tip: Make Your Garage Safer

11/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Here are some organization suggestions

Health Tip: Protect Your Hearing

11/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Use ear plugs in loud environments

Exposure to Toxic Solvents Linked to Parkinson's Disease

11/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Lifetime jobs, hobbies involving these chemicals raised risk, study says

More Heart Attack Patients Take Meds When They Are Free

11/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Eliminating co-pay increased adherence, reduced costs, study says

Poor Sleep May Lead to Fibromyalgia in Women

11/14/2011 12:00 PM EST

Sleep problems linked to the painful condition, especially in middle age and beyond, study says

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Message 2
From: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion <info@nhic.org>
Date: Nov, Tue 15 2011 14:01 -0500 (EST)
Subject: healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines

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Cholesterol Drug Shows Promise in Early Research

11/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

If proven, it could cut bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol, but more study needed

Fewer Disease Risk Factors Yet More Fatal Heart Attacks

11/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

Healthier profile might delay cardiac problems until old age, researchers say

Heart Patients Using Vitamins May Take Meds Improperly

11/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

Many unaware that dietary supplements reduce effectiveness of warfarin, study shows

Health Highlights: Nov. 15, 2011

11/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

First Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy Trial Halted Prevnar Effective in Adults: FDA Kotex Tampons Recalled /div

Low Vitamin D May Increase Stroke, Heart Attack Risk in Women

11/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

Vitamin has anti-inflammatory effects on the arteries, researchers note

Pneumonia Most Common Infection After Heart Surgery

11/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

Nearly half of serious infections occur 14 days after patients are discharged, study shows

Does a Gene Make People Seem Kinder?

11/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

Specific DNA might alter personality, or ways of expressing feelings, small study suggests

Women Marathon Runners Have Less Artery Plaque: Study

11/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

Prior research had found male marathoners have more plaque than other men

Health Tip: Watch for Lactose in Foods

11/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

If you're lactose intolerant

Health Tip: Help Your Child Create a Healthy Body Image

11/15/2011 12:00 PM EST

How parents can foster self-esteem

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Message 3
From: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion <info@nhic.org>
Date: Nov, Wed 16 2011 14:03 -0500 (EST)
Subject: healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines

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Health Highlights: Nov. 16, 2011

11/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Healthier School Lunches Challenged by Congress Few Baby Boomers Have End-of-Life Legal Documents Nearly 5 Million More Contact Lenses Recalled by CooperVis

Jakafi Approved for Rare Bone-Marrow Disease

11/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

First drug in U.S. sanctioned for myelofibrosis

Healthy Heart Habits May Also Guard Against Cancer

11/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Good cholesterol, blood pressure levels and more appear to reduce tumor risk, study finds

Blood Type May Be Associated With Stroke Risk: Study

11/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Researchers say type AB raised chance of attack by 26%, but there's no proof of cause-and-effect

Women, Younger Men Under-Treated Before Heart Attack: Study

11/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Older males more likely to get preventive medications, researchers say

Drug-Coated Balloons Open Arteries Blocked by Narrowed Stents

11/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Procedure keeps stents open, reduces bleeding in high-risk patients, researchers say

Southeast U.S. Still Using High Levels of Antibiotics, Study Shows

11/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

But overall, use of antibiotics fell nationwide about 12% between 1999 and 2007

Women More Prone to 'Broken Heart' Syndrome: Study

11/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Associated with emotional stress, clinical condition mimics a heart attack

Side Effects May Spur Men to Drop Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer

11/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Weight gain, loss of sex drive common complaints, study finds

Health Tip: Using a Pedometer

11/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Some handy suggestions

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Message 4
From: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion <info@nhic.org>
Date: Nov, Thu 17 2011 14:04 -0500 (EST)
Subject: healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines

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Health Highlights: Nov. 17, 2011

11/17/2011 12:00 PM EST

More U.S. Companies Penalizing Workers for Bad Health Habits J&J Working to Remove Chemicals From Baby Products 1 in 5 U.S. Adults Now Use Psychiatric M

Antisocial Personalities May Find Social Niche in Gangs

11/17/2011 12:00 PM EST

Gang members seek a place to 'fit in' with others like themselves, study says

C-Section Rate Drops for First Time in a Decade: CDC

11/17/2011 12:00 PM EST

Although decline was small, experts think it signals end of an upward trend

Health Tip: Giving Kids Medicine

11/17/2011 12:00 PM EST

It will help them feel better

Outlook Good for Obese Kids Who Lose Weight

11/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Odds of health woes in adulthood decline once pounds are shed, study finds

Even Without Weight Loss, Mediterranean Diet Helps Heart: Study

11/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Foods like olive oil and avocados may help body use insulin

Health Tip: Getting Ready for Childbirth

11/17/2011 12:00 PM EST

Create a birth plan

Routine Head Hits in Sports May Injure Brain, Experts Warn

11/17/2011 12:00 PM EST

Scans of young athletes reveal concussion-like damage from repeated mild blows

Cancer Doctors Still Not Great With Patients' Pain

11/17/2011 12:00 PM EST

It remains under-recognized and under-treated, survey finds

Losing Weight May Help Fight Gum Disease

11/16/2011 12:00 PM EST

Obese people who shed pounds showed improvements in gum health

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Message 5
From: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion <info@nhic.org>
Date: Nov, Fri 18 2011 14:03 -0500 (EST)
Subject: healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines

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FDA Revokes Approval of Avastin for Breast Cancer

11/18/2011 12:00 PM EST

Agency says safety and effectiveness of the drug for this purpose hasn't been proven

Erwinaze Approved for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

11/18/2011 12:00 PM EST

A rare form of blood cancer

Hispanics With Diabetes Urged to Get Yearly Foot Care

11/18/2011 12:00 PM EST

Regular exams can prevent foot ulcers, nerve damage and amputations, podiatrists say

Health Tip: Treat Yourself Well During the Holidays

11/18/2011 12:00 PM EST

Don't neglect your health

Health Tip: Eating Healthy for Vegetarians

11/18/2011 12:00 PM EST

Make sure you're getting enough nutrients and calories

For Nutritional Punch, You Can't Beat Plant-Based Foods

11/18/2011 12:00 PM EST

Still, 90 percent of Americans eat too few fruits and veggies, health experts say

Not Everyone Shuns Fruits and Veggies

11/18/2011 12:00 PM EST

Learning to love them as a child proves advantageous later on, one woman explains

Words Recognized by Looks, Not Sounds

11/18/2011 12:00 PM EST

Enhancing visual perceptions of words could help treat reading disorders, researchers say

Tender Breasts From Combo HRT Linked to Higher Cancer Risk

11/18/2011 12:00 PM EST

Symptom is significant in estrogen-progestin treatment, not estrogen alone

Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2011

11/18/2011 12:00 PM EST

Former NFL Players Taking Part in Brain Disease Study Smucker's Peanut Butter Recalled 1 in 5 U.S. Adults Now Use Psychiatric Meds: Report /div

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