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HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
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Title: Stress, Anxiety Can Up Risk of Depression in PregnancyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/22/2010 4:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/25/2010
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Title: Discrimination May Lead to Smoking in BoysCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/22/2010 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/25/2010
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Title: Even in War Zones, Battle Doesn't Cause Most InjuriesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/22/2010 12:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/25/2010
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HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Babies of women who smoked during
pregnancy have blood pressure problems at birth that persisted through the
first year of life, a new study finds.
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HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
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Background:
The demand for complementary medicine (CM) is growing worldwide and so is the supply. So far, there is not much insight in the activities in Dutch CM practices nor in how these activities differ from mainstream general practice. Comparisons on diagnoses and visit length can offer an impression of how Dutch CM practices operate.
Methods:
Three groups of regularly trained physicians specialized in CM participated in this study: 16 homeopathic physicians, 13 physician acupuncturists and... [ read more]
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HealthDay - SUNDAY, Jan. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Skiers and snowboarders need
to understand that they're at risk for potentially serious injuries if
they don't take proper safety precautions, advises a trauma injury
expert.
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Reuters - Women who smoke marijuana during pregnancy may impair their baby's growth and development in the womb, a new study suggests.
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Reuters - A simple training program requiring no special equipment and little extra time can sharply reduce knee injuries in soccer-playing teen girls, Swedish researchers report.
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HealthDay - FRIDAY, Jan. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Stress, history of
depression, lack of social support and unintended pregnancy are among the
major factors that contribute to increased risk of depression in pregnant
women, a new study shows.
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HealthDay - FRIDAY, Jan. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Minority teen boys smoke more
when they suffer discrimination, but that's not the case for minority teen
girls, a U.S. study finds.
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HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
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HealthDay - FRIDAY, Jan. 22 (HealthDay News) -- If you're ready to ditch your
toddler's diapers for good, the best time to start potty training may be
between the second and third birthdays.
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HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Fractures, tendonitis and
other musculoskeletal and connective tissue injuries are the most common
reasons for medical evacuation of U.S. military personnel from Iraq and
Afghanistan, a new study shows.
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AP - American soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan were more likely to be medically evacuated for health problems such as a bad back than for combat injuries, a new study says.
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AFP - US troops withdrawn from the front line in Iraq and Afghanistan for medical reasons from 2004 to 2007 were increasingly evacuated because of psychiatric problems, a study released on Friday reveals.
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AFP - The organizers of Latin America's biggest fashion show raised the alarm Thursday over emaciated Brazilian models apparently following unhealthy US and European trends.
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Reuters - A modern twist on traditional acupuncture may bring some pain relief to people with knee arthritis, at least in the short term, a small study suggests.
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HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) -- The more overweight you
are, the more likely you are to have a stroke, a new study reports.
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HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) -- The weight-loss pill
Meridia should not be used by people with a history of heart problems
because the drug can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke in such
people, U.S. drug regulators said Thursday.
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Title: Clear Skin Pictures Slideshow: Helping Your Teen With AcneCategory: SlideshowsCreated: 1/20/2010 3:54:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 1/21/2010
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HealthDay - THURSDAY, Jan. 21 (HealthDay News) -- For the first time,
researchers have been able to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD) by reading patterns of magnetic fields created by brain cells.
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HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Repetitive stress injury most often affects
people who spend a lot of time at the computer or video game console. The
repetitive motions of certain sports, such as tennis, also can lead to an
RSI.
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Reuters - Scientists have linked a chemical used in consumer goods like non-stick pans and water-resistant fabrics with thyroid disease, raising questions about the potential health risks of exposure to the substance.
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