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Switch to 'Light' Cigarettes Makes Quitting Tougher

Nov 3, 2009
Experts have long known that "low-tar" and "light" cigarettes aren't any healthier than regular cigarettes, and new research suggests they have another drawback: People who switch to them are less likely to quit, even those who switch specifically...

Five-Minute Survey Can Help Predict Lung Cancer

Nov 2, 2009
A simple questionnaire can identify patients at high risk for lung cancer, researchers say. In a study that began in 2001 with 1,000 people in Colorado who were seeing their primary care physician for general health issues...

School Meals Need to Get Healthier: Report

Oct 20, 2009
New guidelines are needed to improve the diets of U.S. school children, finds a new government report that would set maximum calorie counts for school breakfasts and lunches.

Existing Drug May Lead to ALS Treatment

Oct 20, 2009
A drug similar to one now used to treat blood poisoning holds promise as a treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, researchers say.

Autism May Be More Common Than Thought

Oct 5, 2009
While research has suggested that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders in American children was about 1 of every 150 children, a new government study estimates that the prevalence is more likely about 1 in every 91 children.

VIDEO: Darby Morhardt, M.S.W. - What Is Vascular Dementia?

Dec 4, 2009
Social Worker Darby Morhardt describes vascular dementia. Embed Code:  Transcript:  Darby Morhardt: Vascular dementia is a...

VIDEO: Darby Morhardt, M.S.W. - What Is Primary Progressive Aphasia?

Dec 4, 2009
Social Worker Darby Morhardt describes primary progressive aphasia. Embed Code:  Transcript:  Darby Morhardt: Primary...

Makers of Powerful Painkillers Present Safety Plans

Dec 4, 2009
FRIDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- The makers of 24 different prescription painkillers on Friday presented federal regulators with plans to curb the abuse of these opioid drugs. read more

Teens Lose More Weight Using Healthy Strategies

Dec 4, 2009
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Timing of Multiple-Ligament Knee Surgery May Not Matter

Dec 4, 2009
FRIDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Timing of surgical repair or reconstruction of multiple-ligament knee injuries may not affect patient outcome, a new study has found. read more


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