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June 18, 2006

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Bird Flu Found In Canada Goose Dog Flu Diet and Diseases - Jun 16, 2006 It appears that Bird Flu, or a form of it anyway, has made its way to Canada's East coast. A Canadian Goose has been found to have a strain of Bird Flu. Update 1-Canada quarantines 2nd poultry flock for bird flu Reuters AlertNet Canada finds bird flu case, plans further testing Reuters Canada ABC News - People's Daily Online - all 106 related

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Small mutation may make AIDS virus deadly - study Reuters South Africa - Jun 16, 2006 Mutations in a single gene may have turned the AIDS virus from a fairly benign infection of monkeys and apes into a global pandemic that has killed more than 25 million people in 25 years, researchers said on Thursday. HIV Might Be Result of Gene Mutation, Study Says Kaiser network.org AIDS might be an accident of evolution News-Medical.net Newsweek - MedIndia - Science a Gogo - all 9 related

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Friday update: Twins sedated, resting comfortably at LA hospital San Jose Mercury News - Jun 16, 2006 LOS ANGELES - Ten-month-old conjoined twins who were separated during a marathon operation were being closely monitored by doctors as they looked for any signs of infection from the long and complicated surgery. Twins born sharing many organs get their own bodies for first time San Francisco Chronicle Separated Twins Doing Well Los Angeles Times Ireland Online - Food Consumer - Olberlin - World Fitness - all 212 related

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Hedging Against A Bird Flu Pandemic Forbes - Jun 16, 2006 In May, the eyes of the world focused on a small village in Indonesia where the most publicized family cluster of the lethal H5N1 avian flu infection occurred, causing seven deaths. Local test confirms another death of bird flu in Indonesia Xinhua Bird flu In Canada World Fitness CIDRAP - United Press International - Reuters AlertNet - Daily Telegraph - all 49 related

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Ethics experts to allow first UK face transplants Scotsman - 1 hour ago THE first face transplant in the UK is set to be approved this week when ethical experts meet to discuss giving the go-ahead for a series of operations. Doctors hope for green light on face transplant Guardian Unlimited Hospital to Decide on Face Transplant Forbes Advertiser Adelaide - BBC News - Telegraph.co.uk - Scotland on Sunday - all 201 related

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Iowa Mumps Outbreak Under Control HealthCentral.com - Jun 17, 2006 Health officials in Iowa said on Friday that the number of cases of mumps in the state had dropped considerably in the past few weeks, suggesting that this year's unusual outbreak has been contained. Mumps cases will need to be reported OregonLive.com South Dakota Mumps Number Tops 100 Yankton Daily Press WOWT - WOI - The Olympian - all 106 related

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Don’t mess with measles Times Online - Jun 17, 2006 This whole measles business drives me up the wall. Figures released last week showed we’ve reached a 20-year high in cases of measles, following the collapse in MMR immunisation rates. The media's MMR shame Guardian Unlimited MMR Vaccine Linked to Autism and Rare Bowel Disorder Dog Flu Diet and Diseases Wigan Observer - n-e-life.com - Yorkshire Post Today - Times Online - all 10 related

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HIV: Learning From Monkeys and Chimps Newsweek - 21 hours ago June 26, 2006 issue - HIV, like any other virus, has one goal—and it isn't killing. The goal is to reproduce, and since viruses do that by hijacking their hosts' cells, they can't further their own existence after they've killed off those cells. Small mutation may make AIDS virus deadly: study Thanh Nien Daily HIV’s Virulence An Evolutionary Accident Science a Gogo Kaiser network.org - MedIndia - all 9 related

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Freeze-dried Fruits Are a Good Health Choice Kansas City infoZine - 16 hours ago Do you ever wonder what the freeze-dried fruits in some cereals are good for? Washington, DC - American Institute for Cancer Research - infoZine -Although freeze-dried fruits are small and light-weight, studies ... Weight a factor in ovarian cancer risk Sydney Morning Herald 'Artificial light increases breast cancer risk' Daily Mail - UK all 5 related

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Twins born sharing many organs get their own bodies for first time San Francisco Chronicle - Jun 16, 2006 At 6:20 pm Wednesday, Regina and Renata Salinas Fierros, born as one, became two for the first time when doctors made the final incision in a long and complicated operation to separate the 10-month-old conjoined twins. Twins Recovering After Separation Surgery Houston Chronicle Nation & World briefs: June 17 Knoxville News Sentinel (subscription) Daily Telegraph - HealthCentral.com - Dominican Today - Olberlin - all 217 related

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Vegetables may prevent heart disease Daily News & Analysis - 2 hours ago NEW YORK: Eating vegetables and fruits may reduce cholesterol, prevent build-up of fatty deposits in the arteries and can provide protection against heart disease, according to a study on mice. Animal studies suggest vegetables may reduce hardening arteries People's Daily Online Veg 'prevents artery hardening' BBC News DailyIndia.com - Trade Arabia - Hindu - all 19 related

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New embryo test to screen for 6,000 diseases Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours ago British fertility specialists have developed a powerful new way to test embryos for inherited diseases, offering hundreds of couples their first realistic chance of having healthy children. DNA screening has become routine for couples at risk Independent Embryo screening set to take giant step in battling hereditary ... Times Online Washington Post - Telegraph.co.uk - all 10 related

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Avian flu: Frequently asked questions Bradenton Herald - 18 hours ago ANSWER: Avian influenza, or "bird flu," is a contagious disease of animals caused by viruses that normally infect only birds and, less commonly, pigs. Sars survivors help develop weapon against bird flu Telegraph.co.uk Indonesia seeks expert help with bird flu problem, but faces major ... Canada.com International Herald Tribune - Xinhua - Bangkok Post - Daily Telegraph - all 47 related

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Measles Numbers Highest Since 1995, UK Medical News Today - Jun 16, 2006 The UK is in the grips of a rapidly growing measles outbreak, which is the largest since monitoring began in 1995. 449 cases have been reported during the first five months of this year, according to the Health Protection Agency. The media's MMR shame Guardian Unlimited Measles cases look likely to exceed worst predictions Times Online Dog Flu Diet and Diseases - Wigan Observer - n-e-life.com - Yorkshire Post Today - all 11 related

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Being old is no less happy than benig young: study Xinhua - 16 hours ago A recent study by researchers from VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System in Michigan has found that older people are in fact happier and more contented with life than their younger counterparts. Most believe myth that ageing brings unhappiness New Zealand Herald With Age Comes Wisdom... and Happiness Forbes Mumbai Mirror - China Daily - Dog Flu Diet and Diseases - All Headline News - all 25 related

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Small mutation may make AIDS virus deadly: study ABC News - Jun 15, 2006 Mutations in a single gene may have turned the AIDS virus from a fairly benign infection of monkeys and apes into a global pandemic that has killed more than 25 million people in 25 years, researchers said on ... HIV: Learning From Monkeys and Chimps Newsweek HIV Might Be Result of Gene Mutation, Study Says Kaiser network.org News-Medical.net - Science a Gogo - all 10 related

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Hospital to Decide on Face Transplant Forbes - 7 hours ago 18.2006, 12:26 PM. A British surgeon plans to offer partial face transplant surgery to four patients - less than a year after French surgeons pioneered the technique, a London hospital said Sunday. Full-face transplant plan Melbourne Herald Sun Irish doctor plans first full face transplant The Sunday Times Independent - Guardian Unlimited - Scotland on Sunday - The Observer - all 194 related

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Eat To Live: TV food ads make kids eat Monsters and Critics.com - Jun 16, 2006 Here are two provocative new assertions to put in your pipe and smoke. Or better not -- that would be as bad for your health as these two allegations: ... 'Nutrient Profiling' To Nab Food Terrorists? The Common Voice With junk food or with no food, we are killing our children ... Sunday Herald All Headline News - World Fitness - FoodNavigator.com - mad.co.uk - all 20 related

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Sunscreen Debate Should Keep You From Keeping Covered KOLD-TV - Jun 16, 2006 "I have two kids and I put it on them everyday, regardless if they're going outside or not," said counselor Jason Bushey. Sunscreen May Give False Sense of Protection Against Cancer KSL-TV New Ingredient Making Sunscreens Stronger CBS4Boston KLAS-TV - The News-Press - ShortNews.com - Las Vegas Review-Journal - all 161 related

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PanAfrica: UN Marks Day of the African Child With Call to Fight ... AllAfrica.com - Jun 16, 2006 Celebrating the Day of the African Child today, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) called on the world to recognize that youngsters are the continent's greatest resource and rise to the challenge of helping them overcome the many scourges they ... UN Marks Day of the African Child with Call to Fight Violence NewsBlaze 81 children abused Republic of Botswana Channel News Asia - all 8 related

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Canada quarantines second poultry flock for bird flu Reuters - 42 minutes ago Canada is investigating a second backyard poultry flock for bird flu, although all birds remain healthy, authorities said on Sunday. Canada finds bird flu case, plans further testing Reuters.uk H5 avian virus found in PEI goose: initial test CTV.ca Monsters and Critics.com - MarketWatch - TODAYonline - all 89 related

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Some Cystic Fibrosis Patients May Safely Stop Using Inhalers CBC News - Jun 15, 2006 THURSDAY, June 15 (HealthDay News) - Cystic fibrosis patients who want to reduce the quantity of drugs they take may be able to stop using their inhalers without damaging their health, a new study suggests. Lung function abnormal in sickle cell anaemia Trade Arabia Safe for cystic fibrosis patients to stop using inhaled ... News-Medical.net Reuters.uk - all 11 related

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Jakarta calls in bird flu experts amid criticism Financial Times - 3 hours ago By Shawn Donnan in Jakarta and Andrew Jack in LondonBy Shawn Donnan in Jakarta and Andrew Jack in London. An international team of experts will this week conduct an urgent study of measures to reduce bird flu ... Another Death in Indonesia Deepens Fears of Bird Flu's Spread New York Times Youth dies of bird flu, local tests show Jakarta Post Reuters AlertNet - Forbes - TODAYonline - Antara - all 42 related

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Tough to avoid getting burned when it comes to skin cancer Chicago Sun-Times - Jun 16, 2006 Think slathering on the highest-number sunscreen at the beach will spare you skin cancer and premature wrinkles? Probably not, if you're in the sun a lot. Many sunscreens don't protect well against skin cancer Seattle Times Lawsuit asks: Is your sunscreen doing its job? CNN KOLD-TV - KSL-TV - CBS4Boston - KLAS-TV - all 169 related

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Full-face transplant plan Melbourne Herald Sun - 4 hours ago A LONDON hospital is set to give the go-ahead for the world's first full-face transplant. The hospital's ethical committee is expected to announce this week that it will approve the first operations. Face transplant decision expected BBC News UK set for first face transplants Guardian Unlimited Scotland on Sunday - Independent - The Sunday Times - Sploid (satire) - all 172 related

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Many sunscreens don't protect well against skin cancer Seattle Times - Jun 15, 2006 Think slathering on the highest-number sunscreen at the beach or pool will spare you skin cancer and premature wrinkles? Probably not, if you're in the sun a lot. Tough to avoid getting burned when it comes to skin cancer Chicago Sun-Times New Ingredient Making Sunscreens Stronger CBS4Boston Toronto Sun - Winston-Salem Journal (subscription) - Tiffin Advertiser Tribune - Winnipeg Sun - all 171 related

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Protein represents new target in the treatment of diabetes News-Medical.net - 39 minutes ago According to a new study elevated levels of a molecule called RBP4 (retinol binding protein 4) forecast the early stages of the development of insulin resistance, a major cause of type 2 diabetes as well as cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. Early Warning Sign For Type 2 Diabetes All Headline News Detecting diabetes WHDH-TV Irish Health - all 5 related

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Hardening of Arteries Significantly Reduced by Vegetable Diet SeniorJournal.com - Jun 17, 2006 June 17, 2006 - Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) is one of the conditions most feared by senior citizens, who are the most frequent victims. Vegetables may prevent heart disease: study DailyIndia.com Animal studies suggest vegetables may reduce hardening arteries EastDay.com Hindu - RxPG NEWS - YubaNet - all 15 related

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National Institutes of Health Celebrates Cutting-edge Research Kansas City infoZine - Jun 16, 2006 Bethesda, Maryland - infoZine - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and its Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) celebrates a decade of progress and promise in the behavioral and social sciences on June 21-22. Salt substitute could cut heart disease risk DailyIndia.com Salt substitute could cut heart disease risk India eNews.com Jerusalem Post - all 10 related

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Study: Vegetables May Prevent Artery Hardening All Headline News - 4 hours ago An added benefit of a diet rich in vegetables was found in a US study of the fatty deposits in the arteries of mice. After 16 weeks researchers found that mice who were fed vegetables had 38 percent less fatty ... Vegetables may prevent heart disease: study India eNews.com Vegetables May Reduce Hardening of Arteries eMaxHealth.com BBC News - SeniorJournal.com - DailyIndia.com - all 15 related

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The dirt on NY hospitals New York Daily News - 9 hours ago Some of New York's most renowned medical centers do the worst job of preventing their patients from getting sick inside the hospital. LA County Hospitals Opt Out of 'Report Card' Los Angeles Times Hospitals fare poorly in curbing infections Buffalo News Poughkeepsie Journal - all 14 related

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Conjoined twin babies 'great' after separation Scotsman - Jun 15, 2006 REGINA and Renata Salinas Fierros were "doing great" after doctors separated the ten-month-old conjoined twins and rebuilt their bodies during a day-long operation, a hospital spokeswoman said yesterday. Formerly cojoined twins stable after separation surgery PhysOrg.com Doctors keep close eye on twins WLBT-TV Hamilton Spectator - L'express.mu - KFMB - all 274 related

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Hong Kong Beefs Up Security to Keep Bird Flu Out All Headline News - 1 hour ago Hong Kong (AHN) - Three chickens and three ducks were confiscated in two days after Hong Kong authorities beefed up security check points to stop poultry smuggling. China reports 19th case of human bird flu infection Earthtimes.org New bird flu case in China AsiaNews.it Bloomberg - News.gov.hk - China Post - Washington Post - all 65 related

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New heroin mix making way to Ohio Cleveland Plain Dealer - Jun 17, 2006 A new, deadly mix of heroin has emerged in Columbus and Dayton, but local officials maintain this drug trend hasn't reached Northeast Ohio. Police Hope Heroin Bust Stops Tainted Drugs NBC5.com Police say tainted heroin now in Ohio WOOD-TV Akron Beacon Journal - Columbus Dispatch - Akron Beacon Journal - all 132 related

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