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FDA chief: Tobacco rules could backfire
Mar 6 2007 10:08PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Government regulation of tobacco could backfire by leading smokers to light up more often and inhale more deeply, the Food and Drug Administration chief said Tuesday.
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FDA chief: Tobacco rules could backfire
Mar 6 2007 10:08PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Government regulation of tobacco could backfire by leading smokers to light up more often and inhale more deeply, the Food and Drug Administration chief said Tuesday.
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Atkins beats other diet plans in study
Mar 6 2007 8:56PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - The low-carb, high-fat Atkins diet gets high marks in one of the biggest, longest head-to-head studies of popular weight-loss plans, beating the Zone, the Ornish diet and even U.S. guidelines. Even so, critics say the results show how hard it is to lose weight and keep it off.
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Surgeon general: Teen drinking a problem
Mar 6 2007 8:52PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans need a wake-up call about the widespread use of alcohol by millions of underage drinkers, acting Surgeon General Kenneth Moritsugu said Tuesday.
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Obesity surgery triples among U.S. teens
Mar 6 2007 8:10PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - The number of U.S. children having obesity surgery has tripled in recent years, surging at a pace that could mean more than 1,000 such operations this year, new research suggests. While the procedure is still far more common in adults, it appears to be slightly less risky in teens, according to an analysis of data on 12- to 19-year-olds who had obesity surgery from 1996 through 2003.
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Obesity surgery triples among U.S. teens
Mar 6 2007 8:10PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - The number of U.S. children having obesity surgery has tripled in recent years, surging at a pace that could mean more than 1,000 such operations this year, new research suggests. While the procedure is still far more common in adults, it appears to be slightly less risky in teens, according to an analysis of data on 12- to 19-year-olds who had obesity surgery from 1996 through 2003.
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Obesity surgery triples among U.S. teens
Mar 6 2007 8:10PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - The number of U.S. children having obesity surgery has tripled in recent years, surging at a pace that could mean more than 1,000 such operations this year, new research suggests. While the procedure is still far more common in adults, it appears to be slightly less risky in teens, according to an analysis of data on 12- to 19-year-olds who had obesity surgery from 1996 through 2003.
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Panel nixes aspirin as cancer preventive
Mar 6 2007 8:10PM (CT)
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - People at average risk for colon cancer shouldn't take aspirin or painkillers like ibuprofen to try to prevent the disease, a federal task force advises, because of the risk of bleeding and other potential health problems. The recommendation for the first time by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force includes those with a family history of colorectal cancer.
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Circumcision may lift HIV risk for women
Mar 6 2007 8:02PM (CT)
LONDON (AP) - Circumcision may reduce men's chances of contracting HIV by up to 60 percent _ but early results suggest the procedure may put women at increased risk of infection, according to preliminary data presented Tuesday.
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Lung cancer screens may not save lives
Mar 6 2007 8:00PM (CT)
CHICAGO (AP) - A new study suggests that screening smokers and former smokers for lung cancer doesn't save lives or prevent advanced disease and may lead to unneeded and harmful treatment. But it's not the final word on CT scans.
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FDA approves Novartis hypertension drug
Mar 6 2007 9:00AM (CT)
BASEL, Switzerland (AP) - Swiss pharmaceutical maker Novartis AG said Tuesday it has received U.S. approval for the hypertension drug Tekturna _ a potential blockbuster that has shown the ability to lower blood pressure more effectively than common treatments.
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Europeans check out NYC health push
Mar 6 2007 3:27AM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - The European Union can learn from New York City as it battles health threats that include smoking and trans fats, EU Health Commissioner Markos Kyprianou said.
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