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: 01/17/2012
Subject: healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines

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Heavier Ex-NFL Players May Be Prone to Brain Decline

01/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

But experts say the new study findings may not include all contributing factors

Health Tip: Stop Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit

01/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

The practice can be harmful to teeth

Health Tip: Get More Veggies Into Your Diet

01/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

Here are some ways to add them to snacks and meals

FDA to Weigh Safety of Tobacco Lozenges, Strips

01/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

Experts fear candy-like products could put children at risk for nicotine addiction, poisoning

Americans Aren't Getting Any Skinnier

01/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

But, the good news is the overall rate of obesity is stabilizing, researchers report

Younger Adults on Multiple Meds at Risk for Falls: Study

01/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

Injury risk was doubled compared to those with fewer prescriptions

Drinking Late in First Trimester May Be Most Hazardous

01/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

But no alcohol use is safe during pregnancy, study finds

Health Highlights: Jan. 17, 2012

01/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

U.S. National Alzheimer's Plan Under Development Drug Companies Will Have to Report Payments to Doctors 'Exergames' Benefit Older Adults' Brains: Study

Vitamin D Won't Help Most COPD Patients: Study

01/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

However, those with severe vitamin deficiency may see a benefit, researchers say

Drug Duo May Help Fight Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer

01/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

Response rate increased with two-drug approach, researchers report

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Message 2
From: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion <info@nhic.org>
Date: 01/18/2012
Subject: healthfinder.gov Today's Headlines

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Health Tip: Avoid Sugary Foods for Healthier Teeth

01/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Suggestions to help prevent cavities

Health Tip: Limit Drug-Food Interactions

01/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Foods can affect both prescription and OTC meds

U.S. Wants to Buttress Alzheimer's Arsenal by 2025

01/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Left unchecked, the number of Alzheimer's patients could triple by 2050, experts say

Vaccine Against Bacterial Meningitis Shows Promise

01/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Disease caused by the B strain can be deadly

Sleep Might Help Deepen Traumatic Memories

01/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Staying awake after disturbing event weakened emotional response upon recall, study found

Flu Season Off to Slow Start, So Far

01/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Relatively few cases reported, experts say, but that doesn't mean a surge can't happen

Genes May Give Clues to Severe Form of Lupus

01/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

A DNA sequence known as an 'accelerator' might explain some aggressive cases, researchers say

More Known About Proteins That Cause Autoimmune Diseases

01/17/2012 12:00 PM EST

Researchers say 'autoantibodies' can cause lupus, diabetes, arthritis

Health Highlights: Jan. 18, 2012

01/18/2012 12:00 PM EST

Development of Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Halted Porn Actors Must Wear Condoms: L.A. Council CDC Completes Probe Into Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Microbi

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