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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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6 Deaths Reported From Diabetes Drug Byetta
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSS60EL
Why It Matters
The makers of the type 2 diabetes drug report the patients were taking
the drug and developed pancreatitis. The FDA had reported two other
deaths under similar circumstances last week. What happens now? Check
this report.
Also See:
> FDA Notes 2 Byetta Deaths
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSS70EM
> WebMD's Diabetes Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSS80EN
> WebMD's Drug Database
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTA0EX

When Do Kids Learn to Share?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTB0EY
Why It Matters
Got a 3- or 4-year-old who seems selfish? Not to worry, say Swiss
researchers in their study published in the journal Nature. Find out
at what age kids become more generous.
Also See:
> Is Your Child Spoiled?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTC0EZ
> WebMD's Pediatrics Blog, Hosted by Steven Parker, MD
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTD0Ea
> WebMD's Toddler Development Slideshow
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTE0Eb
> WebMD's Health & Parenting Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTF0Ec

Preterm Labor Treatment May Cut Risk of Cerebral Palsy
http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20080827/magnesium-sulfate-may-cut-cerebral-palsy?ecd=wnl_nrn_082708
Why It Matters
Could a treatment for preterm labor help lower risk of cerebral palsy?
See this study from the New England Journal of Medicine.
Also See:
> More on Cerebral Palsy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTH0Ee
> Preventing Premature Births
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTI0Ef
> WebMD's Health & Baby Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTJ0Eg

Gene Plays a Role in Macular Degeneration
http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/macular-degeneration/news/20080827/gene-thwarts-dry-macular-degeneration?ecd=wnl_nrn_082708
Why It Matters
Researchers say they've discovered a gene involved in the dry form of
an eye disease called macular degeneration. Will the finding improve
treatments for this disease, which threatens the vision of about 8
million Americans today? Check this study published in the New
England Journal of Medicine.
Also See:
> WebMD's Macular Degeneration Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTK0Eh
> WebMD's Eye on Vision Blog, Hosted by Bill Lloyd, MD
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTL0Ei

Brain Chemical May Help Regulate Hunger
http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20080827/new-obesity-gene-clue-discovered?ecd=wnl_nrn_082708
Why It Matters
If your brain runs low on a substance called BDNF, are you more likely
to become obese? See the connections researchers are making in this
study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Also See:
> A Closer Look at a Hunger Hormone video icon, please
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTM0Ej
> Foods That Curb Hunger
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTN0Ek
> WebMD's Health & Diet Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTO0El

Tracking the Mind in Decline
http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20080827/lessons-learned-about-fading-brainpower?ecd=wnl_nrn_082708
Why It Matters
Mental powers weaken with age, even if you don't develop dementia, say
researchers in the journal Neurology. Find out when spatial and
language abilities are likely to diminish.
Also See:
> Healthy Aging Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTP0Em
> The Basics on Dementia
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTQ0En
> WebMD's Alzheimer's Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1hr0Nec4j0IfV0BSTR0Eo

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