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Health Highlights: July 2, 2009


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Health Tip: Straining the Hamstring
Who's at greater risk

Health Tip: Controlling Asthma
Candidates for daily medication

Health Tip: Preventing a Kitchen Fire
Precautions you should take

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  FEATURED STORIES - July 02, 2009

Monthly Pet Pill Could Kill Fleas, Ticks
An alternative to topical treatments might work better on certain cats and dogs, researchers say
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Cancer Endangers Some Wildlife Species
Effective conservation can help reduce threat, expert says
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Cystic Fibrosis Treatment May Cause Hearing Loss
Ear evaluation urged for youngsters taking common antibacterial medication

New Drug Could Work Against Leukemia
Researchers see promise for treatment of AML and other cancers

Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Often Overweight
Study explores weight problems faced by youngsters with the disease

Odd Behaviors on Ambien Linked to Brain Circuitry
When the sleep aid shuts down one set of neurons, another set wakes up: study

Another Genetic Link to Testicular Cancer Is Found
Discovery may help explain why disease runs in families

Study Casts Doubt on Low IQ's Role in Early Death
Adjustments for behavior dampen the negative effect, study finds

C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby's Immune Cells
And that might raise odds for diabetes, asthma later on, researchers say

Living Alone Increases Odds of Developing Dementia
Losing a partner through divorce or death in middle age may triple the risk, study shows

Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization
Heavy drinkers were affected most, but link holds for even mild use, study finds

If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next?
Other options, available and in the pipeline, could plug a Percocet-Vicodin gap, experts say

Why Swine Flu Differs From Seasonal Flu
Pandemic virus affects lungs and stomach, whereas seasonal flu doesn't, researchers say

Clinical Trials Update: July 2, 2009


FDA Panel Urges Ban on Vicodin, Percocet
Also recommends dosing limits for OTC painkillers that contain acetaminophen, like Tylenol or Excedrin, because of link to liver damage.

Study Supports Wider Use of Statins
Data shows reduction in heart attacks, strokes among those without established heart disease

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