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• For Some Animals, There's No Place at Home
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Exotic pets like rodents, reptiles and monkeys can carry disease, report warns
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 MONDAY, Oct. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Exposing your children to the joys of pet ownership may, in some cases, also mean exposing them to infections and injuries.
Parents need to be aware of the dangers -- including salmonella infection and even monkey pox -- of owning such nontraditional pets as rodents, reptiles, monkeys and more, says a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP |
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• Obesity, Insulin Level Impact Prostate Cancer Survival
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Heavy men with high output of the hormone had quadruple the death risk, study found
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 SUNDAY, Oct. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are overweight and who have high insulin levels when they are diagnosed with prostate cancer may be more likely to die from the disease, research shows.
This striking finding, published early online and expected to be in the November issue of The Lancet Oncology, is yet more reason to continue fighting the battle of the bulge, experts sa |
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• Vending Machines Found in Most Middle Schools
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Snacks, drinks sold not helping fight against childhood obesity, researcher notes |
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• Free Prescription Drug Samples Pose Risk to Kids
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Few actually go to needy children, and newer meds lack safety profile, study finds |
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• Hospital Fixes Cut Opiate Errors in Kids
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Simple adjustments also save money, since side effects can affect length of stay, study says |
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• New Test Detects Rare Leukemia More Quickly
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Researchers also found technique could track response to treatments |
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• Teens May Be Missing Out on Needed Vaccines
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Not getting preventive care biggest reason for immunization shortfall, study finds |
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• Clinical Trials Update: Oct. 6, 2008
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- Healthy Patient Studies
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Premature Ejaculation
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