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NEUROLOGY
– coming May 12, 2010
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Internal Medicine In The News - April 12-16, 2010
More treatment doesn't always mean better health
USA Today - April 11, 2010
But doctors have long been rewarded for providing more care, though more isn't always better. Three recent studies show that a doctor's instincts are no match for hard science.
http://www.usatoday.com
New youth obesity issues found
Augusta Chronicle - April 11, 2010
It is the latest alarming sign that an epidemic of childhood obesity could lead to an explosion of chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes or heart disease later on and might mean a shorter life span for coming generations.
http://chronicle.augusta.com
Obesity in Pregnancy Ups Risk of Heart Defect in Baby
MSN Health & Fitness - April 9, 2010
On average, obesity is associated with a 15 percent increased risk of having a baby with a heart defect. But the risk rises with the level of obesity. Compared to normal-weight women, the risk is 11 percent higher in moderately obese women and 33 percent higher in morbidly obese women.
http://health.msn.com
Sleep Apnea Raises Risk For Stroke
NPR - April 9, 2010
Attention, ladies and gents with bedmates who habitually snort and snore through the night: High time you prodded your beloved to the go to the doctor or a sleep clinic instead of the couch.
http://www.npr.org
Alcohol intake of friends, family impact your drinking habits
USA Today - April 8, 2010
People who socialize with heavy drinkers are more likely to imbibe a bit too much themselves.
http://www.usatoday.com
Eating Vegetables Doesn't Stop Cancer
New York Times - April 8, 2010
A major study tracking the eating habits of 478,000 Europeans suggests that consuming lots of fruits and vegetables has little if any effect on preventing cancer.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com
A Brisk Pace May Keep Stroke at Bay
BusinessWeek - April 7, 2010
Those who were most active in their leisure time were 17 percent less likely to have any type of stroke than those who were least active.
http://www.businessweek.com
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