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Tuesday, September 30, 2008

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Do Roadways Turn Deadly on Election Day?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUfm0Eu
Why It Matters
On the day you vote, pay extra attention to what you do behind the
wheel. Researchers have found some very troubling trends about highway
safety on the days Americans head to the voting booths. Take a look at
the study, published in the Journal of the American Medical
Association.
Also See:
> The Psychology of the Undecided Voter
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUfn0Ev
> Car Safety Quiz
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUfo0Ew

Do You Have a Health Question for the Next President?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUfp0Ex
Why It Matters:
WebMD is proud to collaborate with the Commission on Presidential
Debates to gather your questions for its town hall debate. Ask your
questions here and watch the town hall debate on Oct. 7 at 9 p.m. ET
(6 p.m. PT).
Also See:
> McCain and Obama's Health Plans
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUfq0Ey

Researchers Find Genetic Clue to Colon Cancer
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUfr0Ez
Why It Matters
People with a variation of a gene that controls secretion of a hormone
by fat cells have a lowered risk of colon cancer. Get the details of
this study, published in The Journal of the American Medical
Association.
Also See:
> WebMD's Colorectal Cancer Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUfs0E1
> Racial Disparities With Colon Cancer
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUft0E2

Popular Dietary Supplements Disappointing for Arthritis
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUfu0E3
Why It Matters
Many people with arthritis take glucosamine and chondroitin to prevent
their joints from worsening. So why did a recent study show that these
products didn't work any better than a placebo? Check the report,
which is published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism.
Also See:
> WebMD's Arthritis Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUfv0E4
> Glucosamine and Chondroitin
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUfw0E5
> WebMD's Arthritis and Joint Pain Support Group
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUfx0E6

How Should Chronic Mental Illnesses Be Treated?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUfy0E7
Why It Matters
What's more effective for treating complicated mental disorders: at
least a year of psychotherapy or shorter-term care? See what
researchers found in this study published in The Journal of the
American Medical Association.
Also See:
> WebMD's Mental Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUfz0E8

Coming Today: New Food Labels
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUf10Eu
Why It Matters
There's news in the grocery store. Starting today, see what will be
labeled on fruit, meat, and other foods, according to a new law from
the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Also See:
> Know Your Exotic Fruit
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUf20Ev
> Are Organic Fruits and Vegetables Better?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Oa0Nec4j0IfV0BUf30Ew

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