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Health Highlights: Nov. 19, 2009 (11.19.2009)

Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled Due to Bacteria
Flu Worries Shouldn't Affect Travel Plans: CDC
Senate Introduces Health Reform Bill
FDA Sends Warning Letters to Drug Web Sites
Poll Shows Americans Support Malpractice Award Limits
Movie Theater Popcorn High In Calories and Fat: Study
Study Suggests Racial Bias in Kidney/Pancreas Transplants

Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use (11.19.2009)

Those who keep an eye on their kids help stave off unwanted behavior, study says

Great American Smokeout '09: Time to Quit (11.19.2009)

American Cancer Society sets Nov. 19 as annual day to 'butt out' for good

Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease (11.19.2009)

Study finds fewer deaths among higher-functioning seniors who eat lots of fruits, vegetables

Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea (11.19.2009)

Here's what parents should know

Health Tip: Recovering From C-Section (11.19.2009)

What new moms can expect

Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most From Smoke (11.18.2009)

Secondhand exposure damages cardiovascular systems of children, study finds

Lifelong Exercise Keeps Seniors Young at Heart (11.18.2009)

Separate study finds stem cell therapy improves exercise capacity in patients with enlarged hearts

MS Need Not Preclude Pregnancy (11.18.2009)

Study finds complications no greater overall than for other women

Newer Blood Thinners May Outperform Old Standbys (11.18.2009)

Studies found warfarin, Plavix bested by latest anti-clotting alternatives

Diuretics Still Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure (11.18.2009)

Long-term comparison study finds chlorthalidone most likely to prevent heart failure, stroke

Study Shows Hospital Report Cards Unlikely to Spur Improvement (11.18.2009)

Treatment of heart patients no better after performance data released to public, researchers find

Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients (11.18.2009)

Lab study finds that common surgical painkillers help cancer cells thrive

Late Preterm Births Increasing in U.S. (11.18.2009)

Reasons for early birth vary, but all premature babies face higher risks, experts warn

Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2009 (11.18.2009)

Computer Simulation Mimics Cat Brain
Hyper-Resistant Bacteria Major Health Threat: Experts
Mini Pump Improves Heart Failure Patients' Survival: Study
RockHard Dietary Supplement Recalled: FDA
Microsoft Co-Founder Diagnosed With Lymphoma

New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination (11.18.2009)

Getting patients to the right hospitals quickly is critical, experts say

Mammography: What to Do Now? (11.18.2009)

Three doctors weigh in on what women should do about the new guidelines

Pregnancy Complication May Be Linked to Thyroid Problems (11.18.2009)

Women with preeclampsia are more likely to have reduced thyroid function, study finds

Heart Failure Drug May Help More in Higher Doses (11.18.2009)

Study finds increase lowers chance of hospitalization or death

Niacin Adds No Benefit for Statin Patients: Study (11.18.2009)

Taking the B vitamin didn't reverse or stall carotid artery disease

Health Tip: Help Prevent Bunions (11.18.2009)

Here's what you can do

Health Tip: Thinking About Organ Donation? (11.18.2009)

Here's an glimpse at what's involved

The Mummies' Curse: Heart Disease (11.17.2009)

Finding suggests atherosclerosis is as old as the pyramids, and not an ill of the modern world

Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health (11.17.2009)

Studies show risk factors rising among children and adults, with many denying they have a problem

Heartburn Drugs Can Thwart Popular Blood Thinner (11.17.2009)

Combination can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, U.S. officials say

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