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Thursday, September 4, 2008

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Thursday, September 4, 2008

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TODAY'S HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Fire Retardants Found in Children's Blood
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSrx0EP
Why It Matters:
A study from the Environmental Working Group has found that compared
to their mothers, young kids have three times the levels of
fire-retardant chemicals in their blood. Find out more about how these
chemicals could affect children and what you can do to reduce
exposure.
Also See:
> Bisphenol A: Some Concerns Remain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSry0EQ
> WebMD's Health & Parenting Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSrz0ER

Antipsychotic Drug May Ease Anxiety
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSr10EE
Why It Matters
A drug that's approved for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder also may
ease general anxiety disorder, according to study results presented in
Spain at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology's 21st
congress. See the details, as well as the side effects of taking this
drug.
Also See:
> WebMD's Anxiety & Panic Disorders Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSr20EF
> WebMD's Drug Database
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSr30EG

New Treatment for Gout
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSr40EH
Why It Matters
Researchers say they have promising news for gout sufferers. Get a
sneak preview of what the experimental drug called pegloticase can do
to treat this painful joint condition.
Also See:
> Gout and Heart Attacks
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSr50EI
> Blame Sweet Soda for Gout?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSr60EJ

Can Marijuana Fight MRSA?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSr70EK
Why It Matters
Find out why researchers are interested in some of the germ-fighting
substances found in marijuana, according to findings published in the
Journal of Natural Products.
Also See:
> Marijuana Use and Its Effects
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSr80EL
> Marijuana Eases Nerve Pain Due to HIV
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSsA0EV
> Smoke Pot, Get Lead Poisoning?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSsB0EW

Annual Survey Released on Substance Abuse
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSsd0E5
Why It Matters
See the current trends on how many Americans are abusing prescription
and illegal drugs, as well as alcohol and tobacco.
Also See:
> Prescription Drug Abuse: The Hidden Epidemic
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSsC0EX
> Kids Poisoned by Adult Prescriptions
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1rG0Nec4j0IfV0BSsD0EY

Be sure to check WebMD's News Center for other important news stories
and information.
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WebMD Soon Will Be Covering...
> Mental Health Services and Children
> College Freshmen Drug Survey
> How Mom Bonds With Baby

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