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Updated : Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

CFS Linked to Childhood Trauma
Experiencing serious trauma during childhood may increase a person's risk for developing chronic fatigue syndrome later in life, a new study suggests.
Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:30:23 EST

Kawasaki Disease: No Link to Travolta Death
Jett Travolta's childhood brush with Kawasaki disease is highly unlikely to have caused the seizures that apparently led to his death, a Kawasaki expert tells WebMD.
Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:14:24 EST

Health Spending Slows, but Will It Last?
The United States spent $2.2 trillion on health care in 2007, a record despite a substantial slowdown in the growth of medical costs, according to federal data released Tuesday.
Publ.Date : Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:15:29 EST

Out-of-Pocket Medical Spending Up
Americans paid 39% more out of pocket to care for their chronic medical conditions in 2005 than in 1996, experts note in the journal Health Affairs.
Publ.Date : Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:32:32 EST

U.S. Daredevils Admit Risky Business
Consumer Reports: Americans' favorite risks are fast driving, cell-phone use while driving, mowing/blowing without ear protection, and helmet-free bicycling.
Publ.Date : Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:03:06 EST

Garlic's Cancer Benefits Challenged
More research is needed before garlic can be touted as a way to lower the risk of some types of cancer, according to a new review of studies on the issue.
Publ.Date : Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:37:36 EST

Brain Device May Ease Parkinson's
Deep brain stimulation may be more helpful than other treatments for advanced Parkinson's disease, but it's also riskier, a new study shows.
Publ.Date : Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:11:32 EST

Bulimia Tied to Brain Differences
Women with bulimia nervosa may particularly impulsive because of their brain activity patterns, a new study shows.
Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:20:46 EST

Steve Jobs' Hormonal Imbalance: FAQ
Steve Jobs today posted a letter on the Apple web site stating that he has a "hormonal imbalance" that caused him to lose weight throughout 2008, and that he's being treated and staying on the job as Apple's CEO.
Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 19:04:24 EST

Food, Cosmetic Labels to Note Dye Derived From Bug
The FDA has ordered foods and cosmetics to note the color additives carmine and cochineal extract on ingredient lists starting in 2011.
Publ.Date : Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:34:00 EST

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