Top Health Stories of 2008

WEBMD NEWSROOM NEWSLETTER
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
An Important Message From WebMD
The WebMD Newsroom newsletter will change after this week. For the
day's health news headlines and features, look for the WebMD Daily
newsletter in your inbox beginning Monday. If you're already a
subscriber to the WebMD Daily, you'll continue to receive it as usual
- now all the news you need will come in one newsletter instead of
two!
> See All WebMD Newsletter Topics
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0xA20EM&e=aGVhbHRoeXNtaWxlNHVAZ21haWwuY29t
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Top Health Stories of 2008
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaEr0ED
Why It Matters:
Newsman Tim Russert's death. Widespread salmonella outbreak. Bisphenol
A in plastics. These health stories made headlines in 2008. Which
others topped the list on WebMD?
Also See:
> 12 Major Cancer Advances in 2008
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaEs0EE
> Hot Fitness Trends for 2009
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaEt0EF

Low-Glycemic-Index Diet Good for Diabetes Patients
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaFD0ES
Why It Matters:
Diet is a major factor for those who are living with and doing all
they can to manage their type 2 diabetes. From a new report in JAMA,
see what is revealed about the benefits of a low-glycemic-index diet -
one with nuts, beans, and lentils - rather than a diet primarily heavy
on cereal fibers, such as whole grains and brown rice.
Also See:
> Is Gluten-Free the Way to Go?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaEv0EH

U.S. Death Map
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaEw0EI
Why It Matters:
From the International Journal of Health Geographics comes a local
look at where deaths in the U.S. occur due to natural catastrophic
events. Which region leads the nation in nature-related death rates?

What's in the Wastewater?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaFE0ET
Why It Matters:
As it turns out, municipalities can test and determine the presence of
illegal drugs such as methamphetamine and prescription painkillers.
Don't miss reading this intriguing report from Environmental Science &
Technology.

Elderly Remember the Good Times
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaEx0EJ
Why It Matters:
From a new report in Psychological Science comes an interesting study
related to the brain function of the elderly.
Also See:
> Happiness ... It's Contagious
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaEy0EK

WEBMD IS WATCHING ...

> End-of-Year Health Facts
> 6 Holiday Medical Myths
> He's Hammered, She's Tipsy

DRUG & PRODUCT WATCH

> FDA OKs New Cholesterol Drug Trilipix
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaEz0EL
> Bowel Prep Drugs Get FDA Warning
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaE10E7
> 6 Tips to Avoiding Medication Mistakes
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaFF0EU

WEBMD SHORTCUTS
***************************************************************

> Home Page
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaE30EA
> News Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaE40EB
> Health Topics A-Z
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaE50EC
> Message Boards & Blogs
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaE60ED
> Awards
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaE70EE

NEWSLETTER MANAGEMENT
***************************************************************

You are subscribed as healthysmile4u@gmail.com.
View and manage your WebMD newsletter preferences
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0xA20EM&e=aGVhbHRoeXNtaWxlNHVAZ21haWwuY29t
Subscribe to more newsletters here.
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0xA20EM&e=aGVhbHRoeXNtaWxlNHVAZ21haWwuY29t
Change/update your email address.
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0xA20EM&e=aGVhbHRoeXNtaWxlNHVAZ21haWwuY29t

To unsubscribe from WebMD's NewsRoom newsletter,
send a blank email to: cnx_newsroom@health.webmd.com
To unsubscribe from ALL WebMD newsletters, send a blank email to:
unsub@health.webmd.com

WebMD Privacy Policy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e4BQ0Nec4j0IfV0BaE80EF
WebMD Office of Privacy
1175 Peachtree Street, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30361
(c) 2008 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved