Behind the Headlines June 2008 Archive

Two New Drug Warnings
Posted Fri, Jun 27, 2008, 11:36 am PDT
If you are taking Chantrix, you should promptly tell your doctor if you notice the onset of any psychiatric problems recently mentioned by the FDA.
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Can Too Little Sleep Make You Gain Weight?
Posted Thu, Jun 26, 2008, 5:36 pm PDT
Recent studies have linked inadequate amounts of sleep to weight gain, obesity, and an increased risk of developing diabetes.
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Genetic Testing Do's and Don'ts
Posted Tue, Jun 24, 2008, 6:42 pm PDT
Up until now, many people have been afraid to submit to genetic testing for fear that abnormal results might adversely affect their health insurance…
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Tim Russert's Heart Condition Affects Many
Posted Wed, Jun 18, 2008, 2:30 pm PDT
Medical professionals have been encouraged for some time by the improvements in treatments for coronary heart disease (CHD) and by the greater…
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Getting a Doctor's Appointment May Get Harder
Posted Tue, Jun 17, 2008, 4:41 pm PDT
You may have had the same experience as my daughter. Her long-time physician retired, and she's had a hard time finding another one to take his place.…
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Feeling Cold? Could Be Your Thyroid
Posted Thu, Jun 12, 2008, 11:32 am PDT
For many years, my wife has had to put on sweaters when I was perfectly comfortable in the house. This winter, however, I was the one who kept turning…
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Heart Disease and Diabetes: Are They In Your Genes?
Posted Fri, Jun 06, 2008, 1:28 am PDT
It's harder to identify the genetic basis of more common disorders like coronary heart disease (CHD) or type 2 diabetes because they result from the…
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Should You Avoid Clear Plastic Bottles?
Posted Tue, Jun 03, 2008, 11:54 am PDT
Studies have shown toxic effects of BPA in mice and rats, but no convincing evidence has been found that BPA harms humans.
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