 | Many holes in kids' mental health care |
As mental health advocates, policy makers, practitioners, educators and researchers gathered at the Carter Center to discuss the progress in addressing American children's mental health needs, a drama of sorts was reaching its conclusion halfway across the country. |
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| Study: Lung cancer pill as effective as chemo |
A cancer treatment that comes in a pill is as effective as the standard chemotherapy for lung patients who had previously been treated for their cancer, according to a study released Thursday. |
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| 175 pounds lighter, woman takes flight |
Two years ago, Karen Daniel was wider around than she was tall. Weighing 375 pounds, the 45-year-old wife and mother had high blood pressure, her knees hurt and she was always hot. But with a lot of detremination, hard work and help Daniel has managed to shed almost half her weight and move down 16 dress sizes. |
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| Attorney general seems fine after fainting spell |
Doctors gave U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey a clean bill of health Friday morning after he apparently had a fainting spell, according to Gina Talamona, spokeswoman for Department of Justice. |
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| Support and Hot Wheels after fire |
After the fire, all that was left of Jonathan Reyes' massive Hot Wheels collection was a piece of metal that once was part of a toy car. |
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| U.S. opens FDA office in China after scares |
The first foreign office of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration opened Wednesday in Beijing after an influx of contaminated Chinese food and drug imports to the United States. |
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| Woman given windpipe created in laboratory |
Medical experts hailed a "milestone in medicine" Wednesday as they announced the successful transplant of a human windpipe engineered with the patient's own stem cells. |
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| Study: Ginkgo doesn't cut dementia risk |
| The popular herb ginkgo biloba does not reduce the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, according to a study of more than 1,500 elderly patients who took the supplement. Often touted as a way to preserve aging memories, no large-scale, randomized clinical trial -- until now -- has thoroughly evaluated the safety and effectiveness of ginkgo biloba extract as a way to prevent dementia.
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| Exercise plus sleep lower cancer risk in women |
| Regular physical activity may lower a woman's overall risk of cancer, suggests a new government study -- but only if her workouts don't cut into a good night's sleep. Otherwise, lack of shut-eye appears to cancel out much of exercise's protective benefits.
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| Brush your teeth, save your life? |
| Oral surgeon Dr. Gary Bouloux is about to pull a diseased wisdom tooth from his patient's mouth, using forceps that look like a pair of silver pliers.
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| How astronauts stay fit, on and off the planet |
| Being in space is like being Superman every day, says Clay Anderson, a NASA astronaut from Omaha, Nebraska. But floating around in zero-G can have some serious consequences for the human body, NASA's experts have learned.
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| Fertility treatments linked to some birth defects |
| A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that infants born as a result of assisted reproductive technology, or ART -- such as in vitro fertilization and the use of donor eggs -- are two to four times more likely to be born with certain types of birth defects than infants conceived naturally. But, the study's lead author says, the overall risk is still relatively low.
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| Survey: Half of primary-care docs want to quit |
| Nearly half the respondents in a survey of U.S. primary care physicians said that they would seriously consider getting out of the medical business within the next three years if they had an alternative.
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| 'Pregnant man' expecting a second child |
| The "pregnant man" who gave birth to a daughter earlier this year says he is expecting a second child.
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| Teens have fewer aids for kicking the habit |
| Smoking habits are usually established during the teen years. The CDC estimates that 20 percent of high school students smoked cigarettes last year. While researchers have a good idea how to help adults kick the habit, little information is available on what to do to assist teenage smokers.
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| Gulf War illness is real, new federal report says |
| An extensive federal report released Monday concludes that roughly one in four of the 697,000 U.S. veterans of the 1990-91 Gulf War suffer from Gulf War illness.
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| Fast food puts Med diet on 'endangered list' |
| Famed for keeping people slim, healthy and living longer, the Mediterranean diet has followers all over the world.
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| Vermont city is healthiest in U.S., CDC says |
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| Fuzzy brain? Improve your attention span |
| Feeling razor-sharp -- ready to solve all the world's problems? Or perhaps today your attention wandered aimlessly and resisted all attempts to bring it into focus. Here's a look at the biology behind concentration, and what you can do to improve it.
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| Study ID's effective irritable bowel therapies |
| Peppermint oil, soluble fiber, and antispasmodic drugs can indeed help people with irritable bowel syndrome, according to an analysis of 25 years of research on the condition, which is characterized by bouts of diarrhea and constipation.
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| A vet's battle with Lou Gehrig's disease |
| Thomas Cuddy enlisted in the U.S. Army 28 years ago, but he's facing his greatest battle now that he's out.
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| Toilet training: Taking sanitation seriously |
| The number of people worldwide without access to a toilet -- no public restroom, no outhouse, no latrine, no smallest room -- is a staggering 2.6 billion. That's four out of ten people.
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| FDA blocks import of Chinese milk products |
| The Food and Drug Administration has begun blocking the import of milk products from China in an effort to ensure that products contaminated with melamine do not enter the U.S. market.
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| Study: Paying more for alcohol saves lives |
| Higher taxes on alcohol can make a night out more expensive, but could save lives, according to a study released Thursday.
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| Spare tire raises death risk, even for the slender |
| Everyone knows that being overweight increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some types of cancer, but new research reveals that even normal-weight people aren't scot-free. A European study suggests that people with belly fat -- even if they're at a healthy weight -- have a higher risk of dying during a 10-year period than their same-weight peers without a spare tire. The report was published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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| Chile fails to alert 500-plus of HIV-positive status |
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| Experts weigh in on which vitamins to take |
| Are you befuddled in the vitamin aisle of the grocery store? How could you not be! There are so many choices, and with all the conflicting studies about vitamins it's hard to know what to take. In this week's Empowered Patient, CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen talks to four experts and tells you what they take.
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| Experts weigh in on which vitamins to take |
| Are you befuddled in the vitamin aisle of the grocery store? How could you not be! There are so many choices, and with all the conflicting studies about vitamins it's hard to know what to take. In this week's Empowered Patient, CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen talks to four experts and tells you what they take.
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| Study: Diabetes drug fails to slow artery build-up |
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| U.S. gets 'D' on premature birth report card |
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| Google and CDC team up to track flu outbreaks |
| If you have a fever, headache and runny nose, you might go to Google and type the words "flu symptoms." Google knows that you might do something like that, and it also knows which U.S. state you're in. Now, it's putting that information together in a tool that Google says could detect flu outbreaks faster than traditional systems currently in use.
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| Why kids lie -- An age-by-age guide |
| Parents can understand kids' lying to avoid punishment or to get an extra piece of pie. But what about telling untruths frequently, for kicks? You want to raise a child who values honesty. Knowing the types of untruths kids tell at each stage of development, and why, can help you gently guide your own toward a level of truthfulness that's appropriate for his age
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| Less sleep for seniors linked to heart troubles |
| People in their 60s and 70s who have high blood pressure may want to make sure they get enough sleep. A new study suggests that if they log fewer than 7.5 hours under the covers every night, they're at greater risk of heart attack, stroke, and sudden cardiac death than their peers who get more shut-eye.
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| America's healthiest grocery stores |
| From super fresh local produce to on-site dietitians, these 10 standout supermarket chains are leading the way to healthier food shopping. And surprise: Many are the traditional, affordable grocers close to your home!
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| Blood pressure race gap cited in deaths |
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| Study: Corn key component of fast food |
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| Vitamins don't prevent heart ills, studies say |
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| Shark swim helps vets feel whole again |
| Retired Army Spc. Scott Winkler had many scary encounters while serving in Iraq, but they were nothing compared with his recent experience at the world's largest aquarium: swimming alongside a massive whale shark.
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| Study: Headphones, pacemakers may not mix |
| Most people with pacemakers or implanted defibrillators enjoy their iPods or other MP3 players just as much as anyone else, but a new study suggests they should be cautious about where they store the headphones.
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| Study: Cholesterol drugs could help low-risk patients |
| Healthy men and women with good cholesterol levels could significantly reduce their risk of heart disease by taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, better known as statins, according to a study released Sunday.
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| What do you do about post-election blues? |
| After two intense years of campaign ups and downs for both major U.S. political parties, the nation has finally settled on a president. Although initially, Obama's victory brings celebrations for supporters, experts say the let-down that voters of each side may feel after the campaign is akin to postpartum depression.
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| Why family meals matter |
| This holiday season, one of the most valuable gifts you'll give your family won't come wrapped in a box or have a card attached. Instead, it will happen around your dining table, where you'll sit down to share a meal, conversation, and traditions with the people who matter most to you. And as special as family meals are throughout the holidays, they can also significantly enhance the life of your family every day.
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| U.S. marshals seize tainted blood thinner |
| Federal authorities said Thursday they have seized some of an Ohio company's supplies of contaminated blood thinner containing material from China.
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| Testosterone patch may rev sex drive in women |
| Postmenopausal women who have lost interest in sex may be able to bring their libidos back to life with a testosterone patch, according to new research published this week in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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| Lead bullets could pose risk for game eaters |
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| Five steps to getting a second opinion online |
| Not sure your doctor's got it right? Get a second opinion without ever leaving your living room. In this week's Empowered Patient, CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen tells you how to get a second opinion from one of the nation's top doctors.
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| Vaccines: Separating fact from fiction |
| It's not difficult to understand why many parents approach vaccines with a wary eye: it can be torture to watch your child get pricked with a needle. Combine the physical discomfort with a steady stream of negative publicity and scary reports, and the wariness seems warranted. But by looking at the evidence, fact be separated from fiction.
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| Voting-line camaraderie reflects 'we' spirit |
| In an election where accusations and acrimony were flung back and forth for months, a wave of calm and civility washed over millions of Americans who lined up to vote Tuesday.
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| Hunting for health insurance after a job loss |
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| Hunting for health insurance after a job loss |
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| Protect your heart: Know your blood pressure |
| High blood pressure is truly a silent killer. In fact, a heart attack or stroke may be the first sign that you even have a problem. That's why it's so important to get your blood pressure checked every time you go to the doctor -- especially if you're a woman.
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| Women germier than men, study finds |
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| How to keep anger from bubbling over |
| Experts are predicting a record voter turnout for tomorrow's presidential election. That means long lines, and many people stewing over the amount of time they have to wait to cast their ballots. We all get angry at times, but it's what sets us off and how we manage that anger that set us apart.
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| Violent video games linked to child aggression |
| About 90 percent of U.S. kids ages 8 to 16 play video games, and they spend about 13 hours a week doing so (more if you're a boy). Now a new study suggests virtual violence in these games may make kids more aggressive in real life.
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| Study links sex on TV to teen pregnancy |
| Researchers at RAND, a nonprofit organization, found that adolescents with a high level of exposure to television shows with sexual content are twice as likely to get pregnant or impregnate someone as those who saw fewer programs of this kind over a period of three years. It is the first study to demonstrate this association, RAND said.
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| Experts say FDA findings on compound mislead |
| A panel of experts accused the Food and Drug Administration of creating "a false sense of security" with its assessment that a compound used to make food and beverage containers poses no immediate health risks.
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| Mentally ill deserve voting rights, advocates say |
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| Tainted food scandal shocks Chinese shoppers |
| Consumers in Beijing's malls and shops are shunning the milk and poultry sections -- for good reasons.
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| Halloween: A scary time for tiny teeth |
| This Halloween, 5-year-old Dylan Warren is going to be Anakin Skywalker from "Star Wars." The kindergartner in Rumson, New Jersey, likes Halloween candy, but he knows he'll have to follow his mother's rules about how much he can have.
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| U.S. diabetes rate nearly doubles in a decade |
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| Extra sleep helps the heart, researchers say |
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| Daylight-saving time could sabotage sleep |
| The thought of gaining an extra hour of sleep at the end of daylight-saving time may make you giddy with excitement -- but the time switch could also be a trigger for nighttime sleep and daytime alertness problems. Whether you have an existing sleep condition or you've always gotten regular shut-eye, there's a chance you could be hurting once the clock falls back on Sunday.
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| Daylight-saving time could sabotage sleep |
| The thought of gaining an extra hour of sleep at the end of daylight-saving time may make you giddy with excitement -- but the time switch could also be a trigger for nighttime sleep and daytime alertness problems. Whether you have an existing sleep condition or you've always gotten regular shut-eye, there's a chance you could be hurting once the clock falls back on Sunday.
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| Is your doctor prescribing a placebo? |
| When you show up at your doctor's office, are you being given a placebo instead of real medicine? A new study finds it's often true. In this week's Empowered Patient, CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen explains how you can avoid placebos -- or if you even want to.
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| Is your doctor prescribing a placebo? |
| When you show up at your doctor's office, are you being given a placebo instead of real medicine? A new study finds it's often true. In this week's Empowered Patient, CNN Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen explains how you can avoid placebos -- or if you even want to.
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| French scientist unveils artificial heart |
| French scientists have unveiled a working prototype of a fully artificial heart which is based on the technology of satellites and airplanes.
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| French scientist unveils artificial heart |
| French scientists have unveiled a working prototype of a fully artificial heart which is based on the technology of satellites and airplanes.
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| Study: Germs found on door handles, TV remote |
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| Secret allergy triggers -- revealed! |
| You could blame weeds, trees, and grasses if you start itching, sneezing, coughing, and wheezing this fall. But the usual suspects aren't the only triggers. A host of household items -- candles, chemicals, stuffed animals, and spices -- may be the real culprits.
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| Cast a vote, get vaccinated, nonprofit urges |
| Record numbers of early voters are lining up across America, and one nonprofit hopes health is on at least some of their minds. The non-partisan program Vote & Vax is teaming up with local health agencies to provide flu vaccinations at 250 polling locations around the country.
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| China: More eggs found containing melamine |
| Health authorities in Hong Kong have found more eggs contaminated with the chemical melamine.
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| Wearing red may boost your sex appeal |
| Does wearing the color red give you a sexual edge? Maybe, according to a new study, which found that men find women sexier if they're sporting a crimson hue rather than, say, blue or green.
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| Melamine scandal spreads to Chinese eggs |
| The Director of Hanwei Eggs was contrite. "We solemnly apologize to consumers," said Han Wei. "We apologize to the distributors. We solemnly declare that our company has never purchased melamine. We have never adopted melamine to the feeds or products." But somehow melamine got into eggs produced at the company's plant in Dailin in northeast China.
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| Supplement study on prostate cancer stopped |
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| Iraq's mental health system in shambles |
| The man sits gently rocking on the bed, one hand clutching a cloth, the other hiding his face from view.
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| NFL stars no match for bacteria |
| A 6-foot-4 football player is more than a million times the size of a typical Staphylococcus bacterium. But under the right conditions, that athlete could find himself defenseless against the microscopic bug. Hospitals have long been known to be hot spots for transmitting staph, but recently cases have cropped up in the sports world and other community settings.
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| NFL stars no match for bacteria |
| A 6-foot-4 football player is more than a million times the size of a typical Staphylococcus bacterium. But under the right conditions, that athlete could find himself defenseless against the microscopic bug. Hospitals have long been known to be hot spots for transmitting staph, but recently cases have cropped up in the sports world and other community settings.
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