Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Red Wine May Cut Lung Cancer Risk

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Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008

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Cough, Cold Drugs Not for Kids Under 4
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2Z0EA
Why It Matters:
The makers of cough and cold relievers are adding a label on their
products, telling parents not to give these drugs to kids under 4.
Find out more about this warning, as well as another one that tells
parents not to use medicines to help their kids fall asleep.
Also See:
> FDA Mulls Limits on Kids' Cough Medicine
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2a0EH
> Wheezing With Colds Raises Risk of Asthma
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2b0EI
> WebMD's Cold & Flu Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2c0EJ

Red Wine May Cut Lung Cancer Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2d0EK
Why It Matters
Researchers say red wine -- but not other types of alcoholic beverages
- significantly cuts the risk of lung cancer in men. See the study,
published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and
Prevention, and find out why this report may be of particular interest
to smokers.
Also See:
> Red Wine Antioxidant Fights Pancreatic Cancer
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2e0EL
> WebMD's Lung Cancer Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2f0EM


Do Drugs for an Enlarged Prostate Weaken Bones?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU3W0E7
Why It Matters
Should men taking drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for an
enlarged prostate be especially concerned about breaking a hip? See
how they may find some reassurance in this report from The Journal of
the American Medical Association.
Also See:
> WebMD's Prostate Enlargement/BPH Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2g0EN
> How 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors Treat an Enlarged Prostate
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2h0EO


Does Circumcision Help Protect Gay Men From HIV Infection?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU3A0Ek
Why It Matters
Check this report from The Journal of the American Medical Association
and find out why it may be too soon to know how much the procedure may
prevent the spread of the AIDS virus in men who have sex with men.
Also See:
> Adult Circumcision: No Sex Woes Seen
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2i0EP
> WebMD's HIV/AIDS Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2j0EQ


Uncle Sam's New Exercise Guidelines
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU3X0E8
Why It Matters
What sorts of exercise should you be getting each week -- and how
much? See what the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services is
recommending in guidelines released this week.
Also See:
> 30-Minute Workouts That Work
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2k0ER
> The Best Exercises
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2l0ES
> Exercises to Avoid
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2m0ET
> WebMD's Health & Fitness Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2n0EU

7 Conception Tips for Couples
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU3B0El
Why It Matters
How can hopeful parents-to-be increase their chance of pregnancy? See
what experts tell WebMD about the shorter roads to conception.
Also See:
> Charting Your Fertility Cycle
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2o0EV
> Your Pre-Pregnancy To-Do List
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2p0EW
> WebMD's Health & Baby Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2q0EX

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DRUG & PRODUCT WATCH

> Flu Shots: Not So Helpful for Kids?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2s0EZ
> Salmonella From Frozen Stuffed Chicken Products
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2t0Ea
> Newer Contact Lenses Don't Cut Infections
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2W60Nec4j0IfV0BU2u0Eb

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