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Smoking Slows Memory, Reasoning in Middle-Aged Men - ABC News
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:15:12 GMT
ABC NewsSmoking Slows Memory, Reasoning in Middle-Aged MenABC NewsNew evidence suggests that smoking isn't only bad for the body but can also take a toll on the mind. A study published today in the Archives of General Psychiatry linked smoking to faster, more dramatic age-related mental decline in men.It's official! Smoking makes men stupidTimes of IndiaSmoking Clouds Men's MindsMedPage TodaySmoking linked to faster cognitive decline in menLos Angeles TimesReuters -Vanguard -WebMDall 103 news articles »
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:15:12 GMT
ABC NewsSmoking Slows Memory, Reasoning in Middle-Aged MenABC NewsNew evidence suggests that smoking isn't only bad for the body but can also take a toll on the mind. A study published today in the Archives of General Psychiatry linked smoking to faster, more dramatic age-related mental decline in men.It's official! Smoking makes men stupidTimes of IndiaSmoking Clouds Men's MindsMedPage TodaySmoking linked to faster cognitive decline in menLos Angeles TimesReuters -Vanguard -WebMDall 103 news articles »
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Wal-Mart to add nutritional seal of approval to house-brand foods it says are ... - Washington Post
Posted: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:46:33 GMT
MyFox Tampa BayWal-Mart to add nutritional seal of approval to house-brand foods it says are ...Washington PostNEW YORK — You may like the food you buy, but is it “Great for You”? Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to help its customers figure that out by adding a new green icon that reads “Great for You” to packaging of some of its house-brand foods.Walmart to label healthier food as "Great For You"ReutersWal-Mart debuts 'Great for You' sealThe Associated PressWal-Mart to Reduce Sugar, Fat, Salt in Some Private-Label FoodsBusinessWeekall 160 news articles »
Posted: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:46:33 GMT
MyFox Tampa BayWal-Mart to add nutritional seal of approval to house-brand foods it says are ...Washington PostNEW YORK — You may like the food you buy, but is it “Great for You”? Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to help its customers figure that out by adding a new green icon that reads “Great for You” to packaging of some of its house-brand foods.Walmart to label healthier food as "Great For You"ReutersWal-Mart debuts 'Great for You' sealThe Associated PressWal-Mart to Reduce Sugar, Fat, Salt in Some Private-Label FoodsBusinessWeekall 160 news articles »
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Doctors: Family key to early dementia diagnosis - Appleton Post Crescent
Posted: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:22:32 GMT
The Associated PressDoctors: Family key to early dementia diagnosisAppleton Post CrescentAP medical writer » The government's Alzheimer's advisers want doctors to steer families toward advanced-care planning, including designating a health care power of attorney, as soon as dementia is diagnosed. » A health care proxy won't be used until ...Dementia should be detected by family earlier, experts sayCBS NewsA push for family input to detect dementia earlierAtlanta Journal Constitutionall 284 news articles »
Posted: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:22:32 GMT
The Associated PressDoctors: Family key to early dementia diagnosisAppleton Post CrescentAP medical writer » The government's Alzheimer's advisers want doctors to steer families toward advanced-care planning, including designating a health care power of attorney, as soon as dementia is diagnosed. » A health care proxy won't be used until ...Dementia should be detected by family earlier, experts sayCBS NewsA push for family input to detect dementia earlierAtlanta Journal Constitutionall 284 news articles »
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Online dating has its pros and cons, meta-analysis says - Washington Post
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:51:19 GMT
Daily MailOnline dating has its pros and cons, meta-analysis saysWashington PostSocial scientists have confirmed what most singletons have known for years: Online dating is a crapshoot. A new analysis of 400 academic studies explores whether online dating represents a dramatic shift in the way people seek mates (it does) and ...Psychologists highlight pitfalls of online datingCNNDoes Online Dating Make You Luckier at Love?WebMDOnline dating may encourage 'shopping' for mateCBC.caVancouver Sun -The Press Associationall 123 news articles »
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:51:19 GMT
Daily MailOnline dating has its pros and cons, meta-analysis saysWashington PostSocial scientists have confirmed what most singletons have known for years: Online dating is a crapshoot. A new analysis of 400 academic studies explores whether online dating represents a dramatic shift in the way people seek mates (it does) and ...Psychologists highlight pitfalls of online datingCNNDoes Online Dating Make You Luckier at Love?WebMDOnline dating may encourage 'shopping' for mateCBC.caVancouver Sun -The Press Associationall 123 news articles »
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Recommended: New Alzheimer's criteria would change diagnosis for millions - msnbc.com
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:44:29 GMT
Los Angeles TimesRecommended: New Alzheimer's criteria would change diagnosis for millionsmsnbc.comOne body. One mind. That's what each of us gets to last a lifetime. Get the critical news and views to keep yours healthy, sharp -- and safe. By Rachael Rettner Almost everyone currently diagnosed with a mild form of Alzheimer's disease would be ...Blurry line in diagnosing early Alzheimer's: studyReutersCORRECTION: Blurry line in diagnosing early Alzheimer's: studyHealthNewsIs it Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment?Los Angeles TimesHealth Imaging -The Ledger -Medical News Todayall 41 news articles »
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:44:29 GMT
Los Angeles TimesRecommended: New Alzheimer's criteria would change diagnosis for millionsmsnbc.comOne body. One mind. That's what each of us gets to last a lifetime. Get the critical news and views to keep yours healthy, sharp -- and safe. By Rachael Rettner Almost everyone currently diagnosed with a mild form of Alzheimer's disease would be ...Blurry line in diagnosing early Alzheimer's: studyReutersCORRECTION: Blurry line in diagnosing early Alzheimer's: studyHealthNewsIs it Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment?Los Angeles TimesHealth Imaging -The Ledger -Medical News Todayall 41 news articles »
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Your Brain May Be "Wired" For Addiction (But You Don't Have To Surrender) - Forbes
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:47:31 GMT
BBC NewsYour Brain May Be "Wired" For Addiction (But You Don't Have To Surrender)ForbesAddiction is one of the most common mental health problems there is: Drug use alone affects tens of millions of Americans, and that's only the illegal ones. Even more people deal with addictions to other things – alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, food, ...Addicts' Vulnerability to Drugs Linked to Family Ties, |U.K. Study ShowsBloombergInherited Vulnerability to Drug Addiction DiscoveredVoice of AmericaAddicts' Vulnerability to Drugs Linked to Family Ties in StudyBusinessWeekFox News -TIMEall 123 news articles »
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:47:31 GMT
BBC NewsYour Brain May Be "Wired" For Addiction (But You Don't Have To Surrender)ForbesAddiction is one of the most common mental health problems there is: Drug use alone affects tens of millions of Americans, and that's only the illegal ones. Even more people deal with addictions to other things – alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, food, ...Addicts' Vulnerability to Drugs Linked to Family Ties, |U.K. Study ShowsBloombergInherited Vulnerability to Drug Addiction DiscoveredVoice of AmericaAddicts' Vulnerability to Drugs Linked to Family Ties in StudyBusinessWeekFox News -TIMEall 123 news articles »
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Blood clot guidelines challenge 'economy class syndrome'; sitting is real ... - Washington Post
Posted: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:26:19 GMT
USA TODAYBlood clot guidelines challenge 'economy class syndrome'; sitting is real ...Washington PostCHICAGO — Good news for budget-minded travelers: There's no proof that flying economy-class increases your chances of dangerous blood clots, according to new guidelines from medical specialists. Travelers' blood clots have been nicknamed “economy class ...Blood clot guidelines challenge economy class riskNewsdayNational / World Briefs: Blood clot risk low on flights, specialists sayWinston-Salem Journalall 102 news articles »
Posted: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:26:19 GMT
USA TODAYBlood clot guidelines challenge 'economy class syndrome'; sitting is real ...Washington PostCHICAGO — Good news for budget-minded travelers: There's no proof that flying economy-class increases your chances of dangerous blood clots, according to new guidelines from medical specialists. Travelers' blood clots have been nicknamed “economy class ...Blood clot guidelines challenge economy class riskNewsdayNational / World Briefs: Blood clot risk low on flights, specialists sayWinston-Salem Journalall 102 news articles »
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'Breast cancer drug causes bone loss' - Times of India
Posted: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:59:08 GMT
BigPond News'Breast cancer drug causes bone loss'Times of IndiaA commonly used drug exemestane taken by early breast cancer patients in India - as frequently as once a day for five years - has been found to cause significant bone loss, even when they are given adequate calcium and vitamin D intake.Hormone Therapy Raises Women's Risk for Bone LossABC NewsPfizer's Breast-Cancer Drug Worsens Bone Loss in Older WomenBusinessWeekCancer-Deterring Drug Found to Harm BonesNew York TimesMedPage Today -Deccan Chronicle -Bloombergall 60 news articles »
Posted: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:59:08 GMT
BigPond News'Breast cancer drug causes bone loss'Times of IndiaA commonly used drug exemestane taken by early breast cancer patients in India - as frequently as once a day for five years - has been found to cause significant bone loss, even when they are given adequate calcium and vitamin D intake.Hormone Therapy Raises Women's Risk for Bone LossABC NewsPfizer's Breast-Cancer Drug Worsens Bone Loss in Older WomenBusinessWeekCancer-Deterring Drug Found to Harm BonesNew York TimesMedPage Today -Deccan Chronicle -Bloombergall 60 news articles »
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Diet supplements recalled on unlabeled drug worries - Reuters
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:55:42 GMT
Diet supplements recalled on unlabeled drug worriesReuters| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Healthy People Co is recalling 15 lots of seven different dietary supplements because they contain appetite suppressants or a drug for male erectile dysfunction, the Long Beach, California, company said.Dietary Supplements Extensively Regulated, Say Authors of New ArticleSacramento BeeABC Article Outlines Supplement Regulation MythsNatural Products INSIDERAre Supplements Safe?Ivanhoeall 26 news articles »
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:55:42 GMT
Diet supplements recalled on unlabeled drug worriesReuters| WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Healthy People Co is recalling 15 lots of seven different dietary supplements because they contain appetite suppressants or a drug for male erectile dysfunction, the Long Beach, California, company said.Dietary Supplements Extensively Regulated, Say Authors of New ArticleSacramento BeeABC Article Outlines Supplement Regulation MythsNatural Products INSIDERAre Supplements Safe?Ivanhoeall 26 news articles »
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83-Year-Old Woman Gets the World's First 3D Printed Jaw Transplant - Popular Science
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT
Popular Science83-Year-Old Woman Gets the World's First 3D Printed Jaw TransplantPopular Science3-D Printed Jaw The 3-D printed lower jaw was coated with a biocompatible ceramic, and surgeons added a secondary structure to support false teeth. A European octogenarian is the recipient of the first-ever 3D printed jawbone, made of titanium powder ...Another First For 3D Printing – Woman Receives Jaw ImplantSingularity Hub3D-printed titanium jaw allows 83-year-old to bypass risky reconstructive surgeryDigitaltrends.comTransplant jaw made by 3D printerBBC NewsCBS News -Outcome Magazine -TechNewsDailyall 76 news articles »
Posted: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:50:32 GMT
Popular Science83-Year-Old Woman Gets the World's First 3D Printed Jaw TransplantPopular Science3-D Printed Jaw The 3-D printed lower jaw was coated with a biocompatible ceramic, and surgeons added a secondary structure to support false teeth. A European octogenarian is the recipient of the first-ever 3D printed jawbone, made of titanium powder ...Another First For 3D Printing – Woman Receives Jaw ImplantSingularity Hub3D-printed titanium jaw allows 83-year-old to bypass risky reconstructive surgeryDigitaltrends.comTransplant jaw made by 3D printerBBC NewsCBS News -Outcome Magazine -TechNewsDailyall 76 news articles »
