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Cooking Some Stuffed, Frozen Chicken? Better Do It Correctly
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUxz0Ej
Why It Matters
Frozen, uncooked stuffed chicken entrees need to be fully cooked or
diners risk food poisoning. Sound like common knowledge? See what may
have confused dozens of people in 12 states, how they got sick from
salmonella, and what the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture said in a recent
public health alert.
Also See:
> A Close-up of Salmonella
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> Test Your Food Safety IQ
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUx20EX

Drug Helps Patients Cope With Chronic Lung Disease
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUx30EY
Why It Matters
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease breathe easier and
have fewer lung symptoms when they take the drug Spiriva in addition
to their regular medicines for the disease. But despite the good news,
see why researchers may be a bit disappointed with the study results,
according to their report published in The New England Journal of
Medicine.
Also See:
> What Is COPD?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUx40EZ
> 10 FAQs About Living With COPD
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUx50Ea

Can A Nursery Fan Cut the Risk of SIDS?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUyT0E7
Why It Matters
Infants sleeping in a room with fans had a much lower risk of sudden
infant death syndrome. What's the connection? See what researchers are
piecing together in this study published in the Archives of Pediatric
& Adolescent Medicine.
Also See:
> What Is SIDS?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUx60Eb
> WebMD's Health & Baby Center
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Coming Soon: A Noninvasive Test for Down Syndrome?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUyU0E8
Why It Matters
This experimental test works with just a blood sample from the
mom-to-be, so that would mean none of the associated risks to the baby
that come with some current testing procedures. Researchers give the
details in this report published in the Proceedings of the National
Academy of Sciences.
Also See:
> More About Down Syndrome
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUx80Ed
> Parenting a Child With Down Syndrome
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUyA0En
> Testing for Down Syndrome
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUyB0Eo

Recent 2 Flu Seasons Tough on Kids
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUyV0EA
Why It Matters
In the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 flu seasons, plenty of kids caught the
lu and had to see the doctor or needed to be hospitalized. How could
this be? Check this report about the disappointing flu vaccines in
this study in the Archives of Pediatric
& Adolescent Medicine.
Also See:
> More Kids Dying of Flu Complications
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUyW0EB
> WebMD's Cold & Flu Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUyC0Ep

What Can a CT Scan Reveal About Your Death Risk?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUyX0EC
Why It Matters
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of U.S. men and women. Would a heart
scan help predict death in at-risk patients? Read about the latest
research published in the Journal of the American College of
Cardiology.
Also See:
> Heart Scan May Predict Longevity
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUyD0Eq

Health Care Regains Center Stage as Presidential Issue
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUyY0ED
Why It Matters
The talk about the economy has turned to health care. See how Sens.
Obama and McCain are jousting over this important issue as Election
Day draws nearer.
Also See:
> Candidates Split on Health Care Coverage
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUyE0Er
> 1 in 7 Americans Lack Health Insurance
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUyF0Es
> What Each Candidate Would Do With American Health Care
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Vl0Nec4j0IfV0BUyG0Et

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