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June 28, 2006

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Pentagon Revises Homosexuality Document Washington Post - 4 hours ago The Pentagon is revising a document that calls homosexuality a mental disorder, officials said Wednesday. Lawmakers, medical professionals and others had pressed for the change ... Pentagon no longer views homosexuality as mental disorder People's Daily Online Pentagon Apologizes For Calling Homosexuality A 'Disorder' 365Gay.com ShortNews.com - All Headline News - International News Service - FOX News - all 107 related

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Ali squares up to obesity crisis with snack line Guardian Unlimited - 1 hour ago In the days when he could "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee", Muhammad Ali sparred with the establishment by refusing to fight in the Vietnam war. Can Ali knock out Foreman again? Times Online With Food Line, Ali Makes Obesity an Opponent New York Times Raw Story - BoxingScene.com - all 15 related

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Disappointing results to vitamin trial Newstalk ZB - 33 minutes ago Vitamin therapy aimed at staving off dementia in older people does not work, according to a new clinical trial. The major Otago University study found volunteers who took vitamins over two years performed ... Study: Vitamin `B' pills don't prevent dementia KVIA B-Vitamins Won't Prevent Alzheimer's: Finding a disappointment CBC News Forbes - FOX News - all 181 related

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People more honest when they think they're being watched ... ic Wales - 21 hours ago SCIENTISTS claim to have found a way of making people behave more honestly in an experiment they say could have a knock-on effect on everyday life. The eyes have it when our honesty is put to the test Yorkshire Post Today 'Big Brother' eyes improve honesty Monsters and Critics.com Discovery Reports Canada - Guardian Unlimited - Independent - New Scientist (subscription) - all 46 related

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Thriller with vanilla: Ali to launch health foods Independent - 2 hours ago Muhammad Ali, the boxing legend who was once equipped with the quickest fists and the fastest quips, has found a new role for his rumble, shuffle and jab. Can Ali knock out Foreman again? Times Online With Food Line, Ali Makes Obesity an Opponent New York Times United Press International - Raw Story - New York Times - all 15 related

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New warning on second–hand smoke Irish Health - 14 hours ago Second-hand smoke dramatically increases the risk of heart disease and lung cancer in non-smokers and can be controlled only by making indoor spaces free of smoke, according to a new report from the US Surgeon General. Secondhand smoke debate 'over' USA Today Secondhand smoke classified as lethal Chicago Tribune New York Times - News & Observer - Forbes - Seattle Times - all 749 related

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Vioxx trial debuts in California CNNMoney.com - 7 hours ago The latest lawsuit against Merck over its market-pulled painkiller Vioxx debuts this week in a California courtroom, while the drug giant continues to defend itself in a separate trial in New Jersey. First Calif. Vioxx Trial Gets Started Pittsburgh Channel.com California Home to Its First Vioxx Trial Dog Flu Diet and Diseases NBC4.TV - KESQ - CBS 2 - Charlotte Observer - all 151 related

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Chest X-Rays Increase Risk of Breast Cancer Dog Flu Diet and Diseases - Jun 27, 2006 A new study shows that women with a high risk of developing breast cancer who undergo chest x-rays may be harmed by the use of x-rays. X-rays raise breast cancer risk in some women-study Reuters.uk Chest X-ray for under 20s may double the risk of breast cancer Times Online All Headline News - World Fitness - Melbourne Herald Sun - News-Medical.net - all 111 related

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B Vitamins and Folate Don't Sharpen Older Minds MedPage Today - 49 minutes ago A combination of folate and B vitamins failed to improve cognition in older people at increased risk for dementia, according to a study here. B-Vitamins Won't Prevent Alzheimer's Forbes B vitamins don't keep brains sharp, study finds Newsweek ShortNews.com - RxPG NEWS - Flint Journal - all 176 related

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Doctors in revolt over new euthanasia policy Telegraph.co.uk - 49 minutes ago A revolt over British Medical Association policy on assisted suicide and euthanasia is expected at the group's conference in Belfast today. Doctors review euthanasia stance BBC News Twenty cash-hit NHS trusts may axe consultants Independent Guardian Unlimited - The Sun - International News Service - Dog Flu Diet and Diseases - all 66 related

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GPs fear a stampede of beta-blocker patients Telegraph.co.uk - 49 minutes ago Doctors fear their practices will be inundated after the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (Nice) said beta-blockers were to be phased out and replaced by more modern drugs for the treatment of hypertension. Beta blocker drugs now considered public health hazard Newstarget.com Expert blocks pill fear Melbourne Herald Sun BBC News - Scotsman - Best Syndication - RxPG NEWS - all 83 related

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Don't Think I Don't See You Science Now - 2 hours ago If people feel they are being watched, they are likely to behave themselves--even if the observer is a paper copy of a pair of eyes. Watchful gaze that can keep you honest Independent Being watched 'improves honesty' BBC News 7DAYS - Arizona Daily Star - IrishExaminer.com - Medical News Today - all 45 related

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Washington plans HIV tests for residents aged 14 to 84 Mail & Guardian Online - Jun 25, 2006 The city of Washington will this week launch an unprecedented campaign to test every resident aged between 14 and 84 for the HI virus. Washington in HIV test initiative BBC News DC aims to test virtually all residents for HIV The Advocate News-Medical.net - BBC News - NBC 4.com - Kenya Broadcasting Corporation - all 18 related

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Drug trial man to lose toes Life Style Extra - 17 hours ago A plumber dubbed the Elephant Man after a botched drugs trial has told how he will lose all his toes, parts of three fingers and may be left with a weakened immune system for life. Drugs trial man to lose fingers and toes injurywatch Medical staff were convinced I would die, says drug trial victim Independent Melbourne Herald Sun - MedIndia - 24dash.com - Mirror.co.uk - all 28 related

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A coffee a day may keep diabetes away PakTribune.com - 3 hours ago ISLAMABAD: A morning cup of coffee may help prevent diabetes, a new report in the Archives of Internal Medicine, US Tuesday claimed, adding caffeine apparently has little to do with the effect. Coffee may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes Food Consumer Coffee consumption linked with reduced diabetes risk (but watch ... Newstarget.com Medical News Today - Waleg.com - OregonLive.com - Reuters.uk - all 153 related

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Colon Cancer in Your Family? It May Be an Inherited Syndrome ABC News - 3 hours ago Earlier this year, Gina Canada was stricken with a long bout of exhaustion and then vomiting. She thought it might be appendicitis but tests eventually ... New Formula To Help Treat Colon Cancer NewsNet5.com Formula Helps Find Some Colon Cancers FOX News KETV.com - all 93 related

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Task force recommends strict limits on trans fat content in ... Canada.com - 3 hours ago OTTAWA (CP) - Canada's worst fats are going to be downsized, if a federal task force has its way. The use of trans fats in food products ranging from soft margarine to cookies and granola bars should be strictly ... Canadian task force targets trans fats News-Medical.net Alderman proposes ordinance to outlaw trans fats Belleville News-Democrat Globe and Mail - all 32 related

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B Vitamins May Not Boost Mental Skills WebMD - 1 hour ago June 28, 2006 -- If you're hoping folate and vitamin B-12 supplements will give you a mental boost, you might want to think again. Study: Vitamin `B' pills don't prevent dementia KVIA Vitamin B Does Not Prevent Dementia World Fitness FOX News - CBS News - all 165 related

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Twenty cash-hit NHS trusts may axe consultants Independent - 47 minutes ago At least 20 NHS trusts are considering making consultants redundant as they struggle to contain multi-million-pound deficits, it has been claimed. Doctors oppose surgeries in supermarkets Guardian Unlimited Young doctors 'face career black hole' Times Online Telegraph.co.uk - PersonnelToday.com - Retail Week (subscription) - Monsters and Critics.com - all 66 related

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The eyes have it when our honesty is put to the test Yorkshire Post Today - 16 hours ago Scientists claim to have found a way of making people more honest. We should all be worried, says. For some people it doesn't take much to prompt an outburst of honesty. The eyes have it for making people behave more honestly Guardian Unlimited Don't Think I Don't See You Science Now Independent - New Scientist (subscription) - Metro Cafe - Manchester Evening News - all 44 related

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Scientists Say Anger Disorder 'Much More Common' Than Believed Voice of America - 23 hours ago Lots of people get angry in traffic. But some people get really angry. This hostility can lead to aggressive actions or, in some cases, violence. Our new affliction: 'Intermittent Explosive Stupidity Disorder' SitNews Are we getting angrier? Mail & Guardian Online all 3 related

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Bird flu vaccine test dose increased NEWS.com.au - 17 hours ago A VACCINE against the deadly bird flu virus will be tested on Australians in larger doses after initial trials proved it was safe and effective. Second phase of bird flu vaccine trial begins in St. Petersburg ITAR-TASS Switzerland ready to order 'pre-pandemic' bird flu vaccine TODAYonline all 15 related

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Genetic Screening Model Identifies Colon Cancer Risk Forbes - 1 hour ago WEDNESDAY, June 28 (HealthDay News) -- Scottish researchers say they've developed a method that can better identify people at risk of certain types of hereditary colon cancer, as well as help guide treatment choices for those already diagnosed with colon ... Formula Helps Figure How To Fight Colon Cancer KETV.com Formula Helps Find Some Colon Cancers FOX News ClickonSA.com - all 91 related

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Chinese Scientists Find Too Much Iodine Increases Thyroid Disease Voice of America - 1 hour ago Chinese researchers have found that excessive iodine consumption may cause thyroid disease. But the problem does not appear to be nearly as bad as disorders caused by too little iodine, a ... Iodine Deficiency, Overload a Tricky Balance Forbes Thyroid Health: How Much Iodine Helps? WebMD HealthCentral.com - all 5 related

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Pentagon reverses on gay "disorder" Gay.com - 31 minutes ago Pentagon officials said Wednesday that the Department of Defense no longer classifies homosexuality as a mental disorder, but the change has no effect on the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy against gay personnel. Pentagon Apologizes For Calling Homosexuality A 'Disorder' 365Gay.com Pentagon Revises Homosexuality Document FOX News San Diego Union Tribune - WVEC.com (subscription) - ABC News - all 35 related

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Study: Vitamin B Pills Don't Keep Brains Sharp FOX News - 1 hour ago Folate and B vitamin pills failed to help keep elderly people's brains and memories sharp in the longest study yet to test this approach. Vitamins Don't Bump Up Brain Power, Study Says WXii 12.com Study: Vitamin `B' pills don't prevent dementia KRON 4 all 158 related

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Switzerland ready to order 'pre-pandemic' bird flu vaccine TODAYonline - 2 hours ago Switzerland will order eight million doses of a new type of "pre-pandemic" vaccine designed to tackle the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu and other related variants, the government has said. Aussies test bird flu vaccine The Australian all 15 related

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Alzheimer's Dementia Drug Approved for Parkinson's Dementia SeniorJournal.com - 7 hours ago The four primary symptoms of Parkinson's include: rigidity of the limbs; tremor (trembling or shaking) of a limb, especially when the body is at rest; slow movement and postural instability, which is often perceived as unsteadiness or lack of balance. Exelon Approved For Parkinson's Dementia World Fitness UPDATE 2-US clears new use for Novartis dementia drug Reuters FOX News - Forbes - newratings.com - all 94 related

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Pentagon says homosexuality not a mental disorder Washington Post - 2 hours ago The Pentagon no longer deems homosexuality a mental disorder, officials said on Wednesday, although the reversal has no impact on US policy prohibiting openly gay people from serving in the military. Pentagon Says Homosexuality Not "Mental Disorder" But Has Little ... All Headline News Pentagon Reverses Stand on Homosexuality ShortNews.com all 17 related

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'Chest X-ray ups cancer risk' Times of India - 2 hours ago WASHINGTON: X-rays may greatly raise the risk of breast cancer in women who are genetically susceptible to the disease, researchers reported on Monday. Chest X-ray for under 20s may double the risk of breast cancer Times Online Mammograms, X-rays may boost breast cancer risk by 250% Newstarget.com World Fitness - Lone Star Times - United Press International - People's Daily Online - all 111 related

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Obesity Pill To Be Made Available In United Kingdom All Headline News - 1 hour ago London, England (AHN) - Reports indicate that a new obesity pill is to be made available in the United Kingdom through the National Health Service, as health officials are worried about the increasing number of obese people in Britain's society. France's Sanofi-Aventis Launches Acomplia Obesity Drug in UK Wall Street Journal (subscription) Diet Drug Acomplia (Rimonabant) Now on Sale for $100 per Month in ... Acomplia Report The Sun - Daily Mail - UK - Reuters - Diet Drug Report - all 8 related

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B vitamins don't keep brains sharp, study finds Newsweek - 1 hour ago Folate and B vitamin pills failed to help keep elderly people’s brains and memories sharp in the longest study yet to test this approach. Vitamins Don't Bump Up Brain Power, Study Says FoxReno.com all 112 related

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Panel to recommend age for HPV shots Seattle Post Intelligencer - 51 minutes ago Should a new vaccination against a sexually transmitted disease be given to girls as young as 9 years old? That question will be taken up Thursday by a panel that helps set government ... KU Was Test Site for Groundbreaking Cervical Cancer Vaccine Kansas City infoZine Cervical cancer vaccine hits drugstores Examiner.com Charleston Post Courier (subscription) - Philadelphia Inquirer - Charleston Gazette (subscription) - all 68 related

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Formula Helps Find Some Colon Cancers The Ledger - 51 minutes ago Scientists have developed a simple formula that can help find colon cancer patients with certain inherited bad genes - information that can help determine the best course of treatment ... Formula helps find some colon cancers Fort Worth Star Telegram Genetic Screening Model Identifies Colon Cancer Risk Forbes all 64 related

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Beta blocker drugs now considered public health hazard Newstarget.com - 3 hours ago (NewsTarget) -- New evidence showing that beta blocker drugs increase patients' risk of strokes, heart attacks and diabetes has led to 2 million Britons being taken off the blood-pressure drugs. Blood pressure rethink as Britain bars beta-blockers The Australian New advice on blood-pressure drug BBC News Scotsman - RxPG NEWS - InTheNews.co.uk - MedIndia - all 76 related

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Poster Of Eyes Makes People More Honest Medical News Today - 4 hours ago Researchers have found that people become more honest when exposed to a poster showing a pair of eyes looking out at them. We all behave in a more honest way when there are witnesses, this study shows that ... Test turns blind eye to honest tea box The Age Honestly, the eyes have it Scotsman United Press International