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Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008

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Calcium Supplement Doesn't Help Shed Fat
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU680EE
Why It Matters: If you've been focusing on calcium to help you lose
weight, you may want to turn your attention elsewhere. According to a
new report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, calcium
supplementation doesn't increase fat burn in overweight people - news
that contradicts recent popular dieting trends. Get the details here.
Also See:
> How to Fight Holiday Weight Gain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU7A0EO
> The Best Diet Tips Ever
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU7B0EP

Taking Another Look at the Presidential Town Hall Debate
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU7z0EL
Why It Matters: With health care such a hot topic during this
presidential election, WebMD is committed to keeping readers advised
of the issues each candidate represents. See where the
chips fell following last night's town hall debate.
Also See:
> See John McCain's Health Platform
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU7C0EQ
> See Barack Obama's Health Platform
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU7D0ER
> Body Language in the Vice Presidential Debate
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU7E0ES

Does the Economy Have You on Pins and Needles?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU710E7
Why It Matters: According to a new poll from the American
Psychological Association, as many as 80% of Americans are stressed
out over their finances or the economy - alarming statistics
considering stressful conditions such as these can lead to
sleeplessness, irritability, and poor eating habits.
Also See:
> Anxiety, Fears, and the Current Economic Crisis
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU7F0ET
> Has Wall Street Stolen Your Sleep?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU7G0EU
> Pregnant and Stressed? Turn on the Tunes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU720E8

Plentiful Sperm May Provide Stem Cells
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU7H0EV
Why It Matters: From the medical journal Nature, cells derived from
testicles may be a viable means of providing stem cells for heart,
pancreas, bone, and nerve cells. Read more about this important and
promising news.
Also See:
> Stem Cells: 11 Questions and Answers
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU7I0EW

New Approach to Treating Type 1 Diabetes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU730EA
Why It Matters: As the number of patients with diabetes climbs, this
new treatment directly targets a protein called GAD (glutamic acid
decarboxylase), which may help preserve insulin secretion. Get details
from this report in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Also See:
> Diabetes Diet: Healthy Diet Basics
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2YV0Nec4j0IfV0BU7J0EX

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