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Health issues in middle age can lead to dementia (Reuters) (Nov-19, 11:39 EDT )-- Reuters - People who smoke or who have high blood pressure or diabetes in middle age are more likely to develop dementia, a new study has found.
Company seeks to test stem cells for blindness (Reuters) (Nov-19, 10:25 EDT )-- Reuters - Advanced Cell Technology, a small Massachusetts-based biotechnology company, said on Thursday it has asked for approval to test human embryonic stem cells in treating a rare cause of blindness.
Deaths not linked to H1N1 vaccines: WHO (Reuters) (Nov-19, 10:20 EDT )-- Reuters - About 40 people have died after being inoculated against H1N1 pandemic flu, but investigations so far show the fatalities were not caused by the vaccine, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.
Patients happier when docs discuss side effects (Reuters) (Nov-19, 10:18 EDT )-- Reuters - Hospital patients who suffer a side effect from treatment are more likely to give high ratings to their quality of care when hospital staff are up front about what went wrong, a new study suggests.
Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea (HealthDay) (Nov-19, 09:54 EDT )-- HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Diarrhea in infants is common, often a quick bout caused by a virus. But in some cases among young children, diarrhea can quickly become dangerous, says the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Health Tip: Recovering From C-Section (HealthDay) (Nov-19, 09:54 EDT )-- HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Cesarean section is a surgical alternative to vaginal birth. After this surgery, the new mom needs time to recover.
Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease (HealthDay) (Nov-19, 09:53 EDT )-- HealthDay - THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and who have good cognitive function are much less likely to die from heart disease than those who have poorer cognitive function and eat fewer fruits...
Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use (HealthDay) (Nov-19, 09:53 EDT )-- HealthDay - THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Parents who take the time to know what their teenage children are up to and have strong anti-drug views can be effective in reducing their children's marijuana use, a new study says.
Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit (HealthDay) (Nov-19, 09:53 EDT )-- HealthDay - THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- The less you smoke, the more birthdays you'll have, says the American Cancer Society as it encourages smokers to quit on Thursday, the day of the 34th Great American Smokeout.
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