Monday, Oct. 27, 2008
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TODAY'S HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES
Where Do the Presidential Hopefuls Stand on Health Care?
Why It Matters: Want to know what Sens. McCain and Obama have in mind
about health care? WebMD asked the two candidates, and here's what
they told us.
> Sen. McCain's Response
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWeO0EP
> Sen. Obama's Response
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWeP0EQ
Purple Tomatoes May Help Prevent Cancer
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWeR0ES
Why It Matters: With a bit of genetic engineering, scientists created
a tomato that's loaded with extra antioxidants. Can genetically
enhanced produce help us live longer? Check this report from Nature
Biotechnology.
Also See:
> Are Organic Foods Better?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWeS0ET
> Know Your Exotic Fruits
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWeT0EU
Preschool Kids Get Their Own Food Pyramid
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWeU0EV
Why It Matters: See these guidelines from the Department of
Agriculture, which include information about youngsters' growth,
activity level, and developing healthy eating habits.
Also See:
> Foods for Concentration
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWeV0EW
> Can Certain Foods Really Save Your Life?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWeW0EX
Earlier HIV Treatment Boosts Survival
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWeX0EY
Why It Matters: Researchers say that if treatment for HIV infection
began sooner, hundreds of thousands of lives could be saved. See this
experimental treatment plan that was presented at the joint meeting of
the American Society for Microbiology and the Infectious Diseases
Society of America.
Also See:
> WebMD's HIV & AIDS Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWeY0EZ
Doctors See Great Success With Rotavirus Vaccine
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWeZ0Ea
Why It Matters: Kids are much less likely to develop serious
diarrhea-type diseases if they get the rotavirus vaccine, say
researchers at the joint meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. See the
details of this public health success story.
Also See:
> Exotic Pets Risky for Kids
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWea0Eh
> Kids' Fatal Flu Often Includes MRSA
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWeb0Ei
It's Peak Season for Kids' Asthma Care
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWec0Ej
Why It Matters: When it comes to asthma-related emergencies in kids,
it's the busy time of the year, say researchers presenting at Chest
2008, a meeting held by the American College of Chest Physicians.
Could a better treatment strategy prevent this surge?
Also See:
> WebMD's Asthma Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWed0Ek
> 10 Worst Cities for Asthma
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWee0El
More Women Facing Rheumatoid Arthritis
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWef0Em
Why It Matters: After 40 years of decline, cases of the joint disease
appear to be rising, researchers report at the annual meeting of the
American College of Rheumatology and the Association of Rheumatology
Health Professionals. Would you recognize these early signs of the
disease?
> Also See: WebMD's Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWeg0En
Epilepsy & Bipolar Drug for Alzheimer's?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWeh0Eo
Why It Matters: Researchers say early treatment with valproic acid may
help protect against severe Alzheimer's. Get the details of this mouse
study published in The Journal of Experimental Medicine.
Also See:
> WebMD's Alzheimer's Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWei0Ep
> New Tests Could Predict Alzheimer's
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWej0Eq
Be sure to check WebMD's News Center for other important news stories
and information.
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WebMD Soon Will Be Covering...
> Video Games Help Kids' Diets
> 10 Diet Myths Busted
> Do Colors Make Men More Amorous?
DRUG & PRODUCT WATCH
> 2 Deaths Spur Delta Crib Recall
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWel0Es
> Canada Banning Bisphenol A Baby Bottles
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWem0Et
> Biological Drugs Not Risk-Free
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2yq0Nec4j0IfV0BWen0Eu
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