Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008
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TODAY'S HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES
Is a Group of Asthma Drugs Safe?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjS0E7
Why It Matters
Why are some FDA officials concerned about a class of asthma drugs known as long-acting
beta-agonists? Find out what recent studies have shown in advance of a two-day meeting on
potential risks associated with these drugs, which include Symbicort, Serevent, and Foradil.
Also See:
> New FDA-WebMD Partnership Means Better Access for You
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjT0E8
> WebMD's Asthma Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZi20EY
> 10 Worst Cities for Asthma
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjU0EA
Should People Get Paid to Lose Weight?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjV0EB
Why It Matters
There's nothing like a little cash incentive to drop a few pounds. Check out this study from the
Journal of the American Medical Association about how much more weight people lost when there
was some economic motivation involved.
Also See:
> WebMD's Health & Diet Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZi30EZ
> 9 Tips for a Flat Belly
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZi40Ea
> A Fast Workout That Works
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZi50Eb
Cutting Drug Costs: Be Savvy on Savings and Safety
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjW0EC
Why It Matters
When it comes to saving money on drug costs, some ways are much better - and safer -- than
others.
Also See:
> Rising Costs Affect Women's Health
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZi60Ec
> Health Insurance Costs Outpace Wages
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZi70Ed
> Health Insurance Costs Climb Again
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZi80Ee
Will Cancer Soon Emerge as the Top Killer Worldwide?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjX0ED
Why It Matters
The U.S. may be getting a better handle on cancer, but the picture is bleaker in other parts of the
world. See the projections from a new report from the International Agency for Research on
Cancer.
Also See:
> WebMD's Cancer Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjA0Eo
> New Breast Cancer Scan Cuts False Alarms
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjB0Ep
> U.S. Cancer Deaths, New Cancers Decline
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjC0Eq
Dementia More Common Than Expected?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjY0EE
Why It Matters
Do Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia strike more seniors than expected? A new study in
the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests they might. Also See:
> Average Dementia Survival: 4.5 Years
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjD0Er
> Alzheimer�s Disease Guide
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjE0Es
> 9 Reminders for Alzheimer's Caregivers
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjF0Et
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WebMD Soon Will Be Covering...
> How Americans Use Complementary/Alternative Medicine
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DRUG & PRODUCT WATCH
> WebMD Announces New Partnership With the FDA
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjI0Ew
> Generic Heart Drugs as Good as Name Brands
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjJ0Ex
> Salt Lurks in Unsuspected Foods
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e3yS0Nec4j0IfV0BZjK0Ey
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