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Measles deaths drop worldwide, report estimates
(AP)
AP - Measles deaths worldwide declined dramatically to about 200,000 a year, continuing a successful trend, global health authorities reported Thursday.
Brain-injured troops face unclear long-term risks
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AP - Many of the thousands of troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan are at risk of long-term health problems including depression and Alzheimer's-like symptoms, but it's impossible to predict how high those risks are, researchers say.
Study raps Web sites touting stem cell therapies
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AP - Consumers should be wary of Web sites from clinics that offer stem cell treatments, says a study that found a lack of firm medical evidence to back up their claims. The Web sites in the study generally portrayed their therapies as safe, effective and ready for routine use, but published research doesn't support that overoptimistic picture, the study authors said.
British conjoined twin dies after surgery
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AP - Faith was breathing for Hope. So when the newborn conjoined Williams twins were separated, it turned out that Hope couldn't live without her sister.
Zimbabwe declares national health emergency
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AP - Zimbabwe declared a national emergency over a cholera epidemic and the collapse of its health care system, and state media reported Thursday the government is seeking more international help to pay for food and drugs to combat the crisis.
Exercise Eases Obesity and Anger in Kids
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Overweight kids may be able to
work out their anger with exercise, a new report finds.
School-Based Program Can Change Kids' Lives
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3 HealthDay News) -- Urban kids who took part in
a social development program in elementary school had improved mental
health, sexual health, and educational and economic success as young
adults, a new study finds.
Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 4, 2008
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of CenterWatch:
Health Tip: If You Were Diabetic While Pregnant
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Many women who develop gestational diabetes
during pregnancy will go on to develop type 2 diabetes later in life.
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