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Study explains "obesity paradox" in heart treatment
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Heavier patients with clogged heart arteries have lower death rates in the short term than their leaner counterparts because they get more … 
Antibiotics usually useless for bronchitis: study
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There is no evidence antibiotics help the vast majority of patients with acute bronchitis, and doctors should stop routinely prescribing them, researchers …
China pollution blamed for younger lung patients
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's air pollution has caused a jump in chronic lung diseases usually associated with the elderly among people in their 30s, state …
Migraines Linked to Heart Risk in Men
By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Men who suffer from migraine headaches appear to be at an increased risk for …
Soy and fish protect from cancer
People who ate soy regularly as children have a lower risk of breast cancer, researchers reported on Tuesday …
Integrated Health Centres in Chhattisgarh
Raipur, Nov 16: Adopting an innovative approach towards providing better health services, the Chhattisgarh government has decided to start integrated health centres to make available …
Pre-22-week babies "should not have intensive care"
LONDON (Reuters) - Premature babies born before 22 weeks gestation should not be given intensive care treatment to keep them alive, according to a report …
New guidelines to limit junk food ads directed at kids
WASHINGTON – Leading U.S. food manufacturers and advertisers have announced new guidelines for children's advertising in order to limit the instances of marketing junk food …
Take an aspirin with that flame-broiled burger
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - You might want to cook the holiday turkey in the oven instead of on the grill, according to results of …
Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 15, 2006 (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch …
Former Secretary Tommy Thompson Touts Prevention at IA Event Kicking Off Medicare Part D Annual Enrollment
Former HHS Leader Urges Seniors to Get Healthy; Calls Prevention the 'Ultimate Health Care Cost-Saver' …
WALES: Mum's Plea for Donor to Help Save Chantelle
By DAVID POWELL A DESPERATE mum is appealing for potential bone marrow donors to help save her 11-year-old daughter's life. Linda Rowlands, 42, is urging …
Health Alert: Music for the heart
What would you think if you woke up after surgery and saw a lady at the end of the bed playing a harp? We'll tell …
Ajmer shrine serves notices to Katrina, others
Ajmer, Nov 16: The management of the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinudeen Chisti here has served show cause notices to Bollywood star Katrina Kaif …
Medicare Renews Focus on Prevention and Wellness
2007 Platform Encourages Enrollees to Get Healthy and Stay Healthy …
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