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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

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Statins Don't Increase Cancer Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRz80EG
Why It Matters
Researchers are teasing out the connections between cholesterol and
cancer risk, but it looks like the drugs that control cholesterol are
in the clear. Check out this study from the Journal of the American
College of Cardiology.
Also See:
WebMD's Cholesterol Management Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRyy0EK

Christina Applegate's Double Mastectomy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRyz0EL
Why It Matters
Applegate's decision to have both breasts removed was based on many
important health considerations, such as family history, genetics,
age, treatment choice, and recovery. Get the details of how all these
factors fit together.
Also See:
> WebMD's Breast Cancer Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRy10E7
> Christina Applegate's Breast Cancer: FAQ
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRy20E8

More American Women Childless by Age 40
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRy30EA
Why It Matters
Compared to 30 years ago, the number of women today who are childless
at the age of 40 is double. Find out more about this trend and about
women who are having children in this report from the Census Bureau.
Also See:
> Child-Free Couples: Their Numbers Are Growing
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRy40EB
> Men Adopt Twice as Often as Women
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRy50EC
> Child-Free Couples: Thriving Without Kids
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRy60ED

A Weight Loss Clue Straight From the Nursery
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRy70EE
Why It Matters
Newborns may hold the key to burning calories. See what researchers
are learning about good and bad types of fat cells, in this report
from the journal Nature.
Also See:
> WebMD's Health & Diet Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRy80EF

Adults Easily Fooled When Kids Lie
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRzA0EP
Why It Matters
Grown-ups can't always tell when a child is pulling a fast one. What
type of lies are kids getting away with? Read about this report from
the American Psychological Association's annual meeting.
Also See:
> 10 Ways to Catch a Liar
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRzB0EQ
> WebMD's Healthy Children Blog, hosted by Steven Parker, MD
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRzC0ER

At the Game, Are Brewskis Being Sent Down to the Minors?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRzD0ES
Why It Matters
Underage fans and drunken fans may have a sporting chance of being
served alcohol at the stadium. Check out this study from Alcoholism:
Clinical and Experimental Research.
Also See:
> Risky Ritual: 21 Drinks at Age 21
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRzE0ET
> Adults Supplying Alcohol to Underage Drinkers
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRzF0EU
> WebMD's Alcohol Abuse Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRzG0EV

Experimental Addiction Drug May Aid Weight Loss
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRzH0EW
Why It Matters
Researchers had been testing a drug called vigabatrin to ease cocaine
and meth addiction. What makes it a promising weight loss aid? Check
out this study published in the journal Synapse.
Also See:
> New Weight Loss Drug Shows Promise
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRzI0EX

What Does Skin Cancer 'Smell' Like?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRzJ0EY
Why It Matters
Researchers say skin cancer has a different chemical profile that
could be sniffed by a new type of test. See the details of this study
presented at the American Chemical Society's annual meeting.
Also See:
> WebMD's Sun Damage Slideshow
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRzK0EZ
> WebMD's Melanoma/Skin Cancer Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Zo0Nec5M0IfV0BRzL0Ea

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