Friday, December 19, 2008

The Top Health News Stories of 2008

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of December 14

In This Issue:
> Controlling MS Muscle Spasms
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRR0Ew
> Have You Considered the Alternatives?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRS0Ex
> Fearing Life With MS
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRT0Ey

Today's Top Story: The Top Health News Stories of 2008
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRU0Ez
From salmonella outbreaks to the promise of a new national health care
system, 2008 was a year full of major health news. Take a look.
Also See:
> 2008 Statistics on U.S. Health
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRV0E1
> 10 Signs of Narcotic Abuse
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRW0E2
> 10 Tips to Ease Nighttime Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRX0E3

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Controlling MS Muscle Spasms
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRR0Ew
Spasticity is the result of an imbalance in the electrical signals
coming from the brain and spinal cord, often caused by damage to these
areas from MS. Here's how to get them under control.

More Headlines You Shouldn't Miss:
> Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRY0E4
> Brain-Boosting Drugs: Is It Cheating?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRZ0E5
> Spreading Happiness: It's Contagious
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRa0ED

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EDITOR'S PICKS

The Clock Is Ticking, but You Can Still Win a Wii Fit
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRb0EE

Have You Considered the Alternatives?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRS0Ex
Alternative therapies for MS, that is. They've been helpful for many.
But some treatments can be ineffective, costly, and even dangerous.
Here are some tips on finding the one that's right for you.
Also See:
> The Early Warning Signs of MS
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRc0EF
> 80% of MS Patients Have Fatigue
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRd0EG
> Chronic Pain and Depression
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRe0EH

More Hot Topics on WebMD:
> Top 10 Places Germs Lurk in Your Home
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> 12 Skin-Care Secrets for a Happier Baby
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRg0EJ
> Kids' Cold and Fever: Treatment Tips That Might Surprise You
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRh0EK
> Learn With Sudoku: Stay Healthy After Menopause
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRi0EL
> Incontinence: A Woman's Little Secret
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRj0EM
> What's That? Common Kids' Skin Problems
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRk0EN

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MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Multiple Sclerosis Support Group message board:
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Fearing Life With MS
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4IQ0Nec4j0GC0BaRT0Ey
This member has been told by his doctor he may have MS, and he's
terrified. He doesn't even want to take the tests to find out for
sure.
> Read more here and join the conversation with your thoughts.

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Taking Care of Someone with Alzheimer's Disease?
It's a tough job, but talking frankly with the patient's doctor about
treatment options can help. Print out these 10 questions to ask on
your next visit.
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