Everything You Need to Know About Health: Will America Lose its Taste for Booze?

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

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TODAY'S HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

U.S. Medical Stats: Not Such a Trivial Pursuit
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ6n0Ep
Why It Matters
What type of doctor gives you the most face time during a visit?
What's the average? When are emergency rooms the busiest? Check out
all the interesting health facts recently released by the CDC.
Also See:
> America's Fittest Big City
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ6o0Eq
> Report: U.S. Health Care Not So Healthy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ6p0Er

Pot Brings Relief to HIV-Related Nerve Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ6q0Es
Why It Matters
Smoking marijuana helped HIV-positive patients ease the burning and
tingling nerve pain that can come with the infection, researchers
report in Neuropsychopharmacology. But there were downsides to this
controversial therapy. Get the details.
Also See:
> Marijuana Use May Shrink the Brain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ6r0Et
> WebMD's HIV and AIDS Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ6s0Eu

Will America Lose its Taste for Booze?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ6t0Ev
Why It Matters
As people get older, do their drinking habits change - and can beer's
popularity really be on the decline? Check out this study from The
American Journal of Medicine, which is based on 50 years
of drinking data.
Also See:
> The Drunkest Cities
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ6u0Ew
> The Truth About Alcohol
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ6v0Ex

Diabetes Care May Get a Bit More Spicy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ7F0EC
Why It Matters
High blood sugar can lead to inflammation and tissue damage. But
there's something about herbs and spices that may provide some
protection. Find out why cloves and cinnamon lead the protective pack,
according to this study from the Journal of Medicinal Food.
Also See:
> Laser Treatment a Better Choice for Diabetic Patients?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ7G0ED
> New Recommendations for Prediabetes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ6x0Ez
> WebMD's Diabetes Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ6y0E1

New Medical Condition: Surreality TV
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ7H0EE
Why It Matters
Remember The Truman Show? Some people may have a mental illness where
they think they star in their own reality TV show, two doctors report.
Check out this WebMD feature.
Also See:
> WebMD's Mental Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ6z0E2
> Kids and Violent Movies: A Scary Trend
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1Ju0Nec5M0IfV0BQ610Eo

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