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Flexing their muscles helps kidney disease patients live longer, study finds
Kidney disease patients are healthier and live longer if they've beefed up their muscles, according to a new study. The results suggest that patients may benefit from pumping iron or taking medications to boost their lean body mass.
Published by ScienceDaily on: 2010-10-16

Virus Deadly in Livestock Is No More, U.N. Declares
A vaccine campaign stopped the virus, which was last seen in Kenya in 2001. It is only the second disease, after smallpox, to be declared eradicated.
Published by NYT on: 2010-10-16

On Marijuana, Californians May Ignore Leaders?Views
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. is the latest establishment figure to line up against California?s marijuana legalization initiative.
Published by NYT on: 2010-10-16

Botox Shots Approved for Migraine
Allergan, Botox?s maker, recently agreed to pay $600 million to settle allegations that it had illegally marketed the drug for unapproved uses like headaches for years.
Published by NYT on: 2010-10-16

Memory Loss, Safety And Confusion Top Alzheimer's Caregivers' Concerns, National Survey Reveals
Caregivers and loved ones of individuals with Alzheimer's disease are most concerned about the patients personal safety, loss of memory and confusion - memory loss and confusion are examples of cognitive symptoms, which worried over two-thirds of caregivers the most, according to a national survey of non-professional caregivers involving 524 participants. The Harris Interactive Survey was carried out last month on behalf of AFA (Alzheimer's Foundation of America), Eisai Inc., and Pfizer (the ...
Published by Medical News Today on: 2010-10-15

30% Of Americans Say They Will Skip Flu Shot
Just over one in every three Americans has decided not to have a flu shot this year, citing concerns about side effects, exaggerated epidemic messages, and a desire to build up their own immune systems among their reasons, according to a new poll involving 1,500 adults carried out by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. The surveyors said that 4 in every 10 Americans who say they will skip the flu shot this year are really concerned about side effects allegedly linked to the vaccine. ...
Published by Medical News Today on: 2010-10-15

Prescriptions: Botox for Migraines Is Approved
The Food and Drug Administration?s decision to give Allergan the go-ahead to market Botox for chronic migraines comes after the company paid $600 million to settle illegal marketing allegations.
Published by NYT on: 2010-10-15

Scientists discover new species in one of world?s deepest ocean trenches
Scientists investigating in one of the world's deepest ocean trenches -- previously thought to be void of fish -- have discovered an entirely new species.
Published by ScienceDaily on: 2010-10-15

Cancer screening made simple, thanks to micro-fluidic technology
Current cervical cancer screening is time consuming and expensive, but now new breakthrough technology developed by European researchers should allow large-range screening by non-medical personnel with almost immediate results and at a much lower cost.
Published by ScienceDaily on: 2010-10-15

Gynecologist disputes findings from global study of ovarian cancer
A gynecologic oncologist is warning that the results from a long-awaited global study of ovarian cancer should be viewed cautiously.
Published by ScienceDaily on: 2010-10-15