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Plavix works in men and women, with differences (Reuters) (Nov-9, 17:25 EDT )-- Reuters - The popular blood-thinner Plavix prevents heart attacks and strokes in both women and men, but the benefits differ slightly by gender, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
Lack of health care worsens women's life quality: WHO (Reuters) (Nov-9, 17:24 EDT )-- Reuters - Despite living six to eight years longer than men, women lack essential health care throughout their lives, particularly as teenagers and elderly people, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
Dense breasts linked to return of breast cancer (Reuters) (Nov-9, 17:22 EDT )-- Reuters - Women with dense breasts who have had lumpectomies for breast cancer are at a higher risk of a recurrence, according to a new study.
Watch for kidney stones in kids with abdominal pain (Reuters) (Nov-9, 17:21 EDT )-- Reuters - Many children with kidney stones don't have the classical symptoms associated with the condition, such as painful, bloody urination, according to a new study.
More muscle power means lower Alzheimer's risk (Reuters) (Nov-9, 17:20 EDT )-- Reuters - Older people with stronger muscles are at reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to their weaker peers, a new study shows.
Health Highlights: Nov. 9, 2009 (HealthDay) (Nov-9, 17:04 EDT )-- HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
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