Wednesday, September 10, 2008
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TODAY'S HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES
A Primer on Hepatitis C and Singer Natalie Cole's Treatment
http://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/news/20080910/natalie-cole-hepatitis-c-faq?ecd=wnl_nrn_091008
Why It Matters
The Grammy Award-winning performer is being treated for hepatitis C.
Here's what you should know about the disease and what Cole has
recently revealed about her treatment.
Also See:
> WebMD's Hepatitis Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTCt0Em
> Hepatitis C Awareness
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTCu0En
Arthritic Knees Get No Extra Benefit From Surgery
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTCv0Eo
Why It Matters
Trying to decide on a treatment for your arthritic knees? Before you
decide on arthroscopic surgery, you may want to talk with your doctor
about this study from The New England Journal of Medicine.
Also See:
> WebMD's Osteoarthritis Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTCw0Ep
> Arthritis: Physical and Occupational Therapy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTCx0Eq
Another Common Cause of Knee Pain
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTCy0Er
Why It Matters
Your risk of this particular knee injury rises as you get older. Are
men or women at greater risk? See what researchers have found in this
study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Also See:
>Knee Pain Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTCz0Es
Can Intelligent People Delay Gratification? (We'll Tell You Tomorrow)
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTC10Ef
Why It Matters
Of course, we're just kidding - look right now at the connection
researchers have made between intelligence and an ability to wait for
a reward. The study,published in Psychological Science, offers new
insight into a region of the brain called the anterior prefrontal
cortex.
Also See:
> Joy: How to Make It Last
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTC20Eg
> Does Breastfeeding Boost IQ?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTC30Eh
> Can You Raise Your Baby's IQ?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTC40Ei
Who Uses Retail Clinics?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTC50Ej
Why It Matters
Who's going to the health care providers inside the big retail stores?
Researchers give you a profile of the typical patient in this study
published in the journal Health Affairs.
Also See:
> Parents Like Retail Clinics for Kids
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTC60Ek
> 1 in 7 Americans Lack Health Insurance
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTC70El
> McCain and Obama's Health Plans
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTC80Em
Aggressive Type 2 Diabetes Drug Therapy Lowers Death Risk
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTDA0Ew
Why It Matters
Keeping tight control over diabetes and blood pressure has its
benefits, but patients have to be willing to work hard for it, say
researchers in a study in The New England Journal of Medicine. Get the
details of the medication routines study participants had to follow.
Also See:
> WebMD's Diabetes Health Center
http://diabetes.webmd.com/?ecd=wnl_nrn_091008
> WebMD's Hypertension/High Blood Pressure Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BTDC0Ey
Be sure to check WebMD's News Center for other important news stories
and information.
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WebMD Soon Will Be Covering...
Congress Opens Bottled Water Discussions
Mediterranean Diet & Death Risk
Pistachios Protect the Heart
DRUG & PRODUCT WATCH
> FDA Puts 20 Drugs on a Watch List
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BS1e0EE
> Hershey's Recalls Chocolate Shell Topping
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BS1f0EF
> Deaths Heighten Arthritis Drugs Warning
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e1yM0Nec4j0IfV0BS1g0EG
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