Friday, Sept.19, 2008
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TODAY'S HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES
Is Vitamin C Good for Older Guys?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTvo0EH
Why It Matters
What keeps men's bones healthy over the long term? Is it vitamin C or
benefits from a diet of fruits and vegetables? A new study from the
Journal of Nutrition attempts to find the answer.
Also See:
> The Benefits of Vitamin C
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTvp0EI
> WebMD's Osteoporosis Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTvq0EJ
Americans Get Low Marks on Hand Hygiene
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTvr0EK
Why It Matters
Americans didn't do so well on the fourth annual Clean Hands Report
Card. Find out why Americans got a C-minus and what we need to do
improve the grade.
Also See:
How and When to Wash Your Hands
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTvs0EL
Grey's Anatomy Can Teach Viewers About Health
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTvt0EM
Why It Matters
A study by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows how TV medical dramas
can be educational. But there might be a catch.
Also See:
Does Background TV Make Kids Lose Focus?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTvu0EN
Note to Grandparents: Stay Fit as You Slim Down
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTvv0EO
Why It Matters
Researchers report in the Journal of Applied Physiology that older
people who want to drop a few pounds should do more than diet. Find
out why men and women at this age need to think about preserving their
strength.
Also See:
> Strengthen Your Mom Muscles http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTvw0EP
New Drug May Help Patients With Psoriasis
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTvx0EQ
Why It Matters
The FDA announced promising results of a 12-week study of an
experimental drug called ustekinumab. How did it compare to a
psoriasis drug already on the market?
Also See:
> WebMD's Psoriasis Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTvy0ER
Do Cell Phones Affect a Man's Fertility?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTvz0ES
Why It Matters
There's something about cell phones that don't seem very good for a
man's sperm quality. Now researchers reporting in the journal
Fertility and Sterility may have figured out the connection.
Also See:
> Are Cell Phones Safe? Questions & Answers
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTv10EF
> Cell Phones Risky During Pregnancy?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTv20EG
Help Shape the Town Hall Presidential Debate
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTv30EH
Do you have a health care question for Sens. McCain and Obama? WebMD
is proud to collaborate with the Commission on Presidential Debates to
gather your questions for its town hall debate. Submit your questions
here and watch the town hall debate on Oct. 7 at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT.
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTv30EH
Also See:
> McCain and Obama's Health Plans
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTv40EI
> Your Body Holds Clue to Political Views
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2A70Nec4j0IfV0BTv50EJ
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