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  1. 'Good' cholesterol doctrine may be flawed: study -

    High concentrations of HDL are one of the big markers for blood testsResearchers on Thursday challenged a tenet of modern medicine that higher levels of "good" cholesterol automatically boost cardiovascular health.


  2. Minorities overtake whites in US births -

    Whites still make up just under half of all US birthsFor the first time ever, white births in the United States are no longer in the majority, according to US Census Bureau estimates Thursday that underscored the growth of the Hispanic population.


  3. Common antibiotic boosts death risk: study -

    Antibiotic used for treating bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and STDs may boost risk of deathA popular antibiotic used for treating bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and sexually transmitted diseases may boost the risk of death, a US study said Wednesday.


  4. Panel debates bioterrorism protection for children - The Obama administration is asking a presidential commission to help decide an ethical quandary: Should the anthrax vaccine and other treatments being stockpiled in case of a bioterror attack be tested in children?
  5. Coffee buzz: Study finds java drinkers live longer -

    In this Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 photo, espresso flows into a cup at a coffee house in Overland Park, Kan. A large U.S. federal study concludes people who drink coffee seem to live a little longer. Researchers saw a clear connection between cups consumed and years of life. Whether it was regular or decaf didn't matter. The results are published in the Thursday, May 17, 2012 New England Journal of Medicine. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)One of life's simple pleasures just got a little sweeter. After years of waffling research on coffee and health, even some fear that java might raise the risk of heart disease, a big study finds the opposite: Coffee drinkers are a little more likely to live longer. Regular or decaf doesn't matter.


  6. Antibiotic linked with rare but deadly heart risk - An antibiotic widely used for bronchitis and other common infections seems to increase chances for sudden deadly heart problems, a rare but surprising risk found in a 14-year study.
  7. Panel debates bioterrorism protection for children - The Obama administration is asking a presidential commission to help decide an ethical quandary: Should the anthrax vaccine and other treatments being stockpiled in case of a bioterror attack be tested in children?
  8. FCC chooses spectrum for wireless medical devices - NEW YORK (Reuters) - The telecommunications regulator on Thursday announced plans to set aside a chunk of spectrum for connecting wireless medical devices to allow for more convenient and cost-effective health monitoring. The allocation of spectrum for so-called Medical Body Area Networks (MBANs) is part of Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski's push to free up unused spectrum and will be up for a vote at the FCC's May 24 meeting. ...
  9. 'Obese & Expecting' Highlights Health Risks - A TLC documentary highlights the perils of extra pounds during pregnancy.
  10. Mary Kennedy's Death Attributed to Hanging - Mary Richardson Kennedy, wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., died of asphyxiation by hanging, reports the Westchester County Medical Examiner's office.

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  1. New case of flesh-eating bacteria reported in SC mom - CBS News -

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    New case of flesh-eating bacteria reported in SC mom
    CBS News
    (CBS News) A separate case of the flesh-eating disease necrotizing fasciitis has been reported in a South Carolina woman, and she remains in critical condition. Lana Kuykendall, 36, is currently hospitalized at Greenville Memorial Hospital after she ...
    Early notice of flesh-eating bacteria may have saved mommsnbc.com (blog)
    New SC mom hospitalized with flesh-eating bacteriaThe Associated Press
    Mother who gave birth in Atlanta battling flesh-eating bacteriaFox News
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  2. "Good" HDL cholesterol may not protect heart after all, study suggests - CBS News -

    CBS News

    "Good" HDL cholesterol may not protect heart after all, study suggests
    CBS News
    (CBS News) We've heard it all before: There's "good" cholesterol, called high-density lipoprotein (HDL), that provides protective benefits against heart attacks and then there's "bad" LDL cholesterol, which raises risk for heart problems in high levels ...
    'Good' cholesterol may not actually be that goodFox News
    Genetic study questions HDL levels and the risk of MITheHeart.Org
    Doubt Cast on the 'Good' in 'Good Cholesterol'New York Times
    WebMD -Forbes -USA TODAY
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  3. Coffee buzz: Study finds java drinkers live longer - Sault Ste. Marie Evening News -

    CBS News

    Coffee buzz: Study finds java drinkers live longer
    Sault Ste. Marie Evening News
    A large US federal study concludes people who drink coffee seem to live a little longer. The results are published in today's New England Journal of Medicine. By Anonymous The Associated Press One of life's simple pleasures just got a little sweeter.
    Study: Coffee may help you live longerMarconews
    Study: Coffee may lower death riskUPI.com
    Study finds java drinkers live longerVictorville Daily Press
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  4. Ethics panel debates how to develop child protections against anthrax, other ... - Washington Post -

    Ethics panel debates how to develop child protections against anthrax, other ...
    Washington Post
    WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is asking a presidential panel to help decide an ethical quandary: Should the anthrax vaccine and other treatments being stockpiled in case of a bioterror attack be tested in children? Health and Human Services ...
    Panel debates bioterrorism protection for childrenU.S. News & World Report

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  5. Does sugar make you stupid? - Fox News -

    Brisbane Times

    Does sugar make you stupid?
    Fox News
    A study on rats suggests that eating a high fructose diet for as little as six weeks may make you stupid. Luckily, a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can counteract this IQ loss, researchers suggest. "Our findings illustrate that what you eat affects ...
    Sugar Makes You Stupid, But Omega-3s Will Smarten You Back UpForbes
    This is your brain on sugar: UCLA study shows high-fructose diet sabotages ...UC Los Angeles
    Sugar can make you dumb, US scientists warnAFP
    New York Daily News
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  6. Study unpicks gene changes behind breast cancer - Chicago Tribune -

    msnbc.com

    Study unpicks gene changes behind breast cancer
    Chicago Tribune
    LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists have mapped the complete genetic codes of 21 breast cancers and created a catalogue of the mutations that accumulate in breast cells, raising hopes that the disease may be able to be spotted earlier and treated more ...
    This Week in the Journal of the National Cancer InstituteGenomeWeb
    Mutations 'storm' may drive cancerThe Press Association
    Breast cancer evolves years before detected, two scientific studies findToronto Star
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  7. When You Eat May Trump What You Eat for Weight Loss - ABC News (blog) -

    Kbps

    When You Eat May Trump What You Eat for Weight Loss
    ABC News (blog)
    By VERONICA SIKKA, MD “Cut back on calories” seems to be the dietary mantra when it comes to reducing weight. However, a study on mice published Thursday in the Journal of Cell Metabolism suggests that losing weight may have less to do with watching ...
    Weight 'may depend on when you eat'The Press Association
    Salk study may offer drug-free intervention to prevent obesity and diabetesScience Codex
    How to avoid weight gain? Eat on a schedulemsnbc.com (blog)
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  8. NEJM: Common antibiotic linked to a few CV deaths, prompting FDA review - Cardiovascular Business -

    Zee News

    NEJM: Common antibiotic linked to a few CV deaths, prompting FDA review
    Cardiovascular Business
    There was a small absolute increase in cardiovascular deaths, which was most pronounced among patients with a high baseline risk of cardiovascular disease during the five-day administration of the antibiotic azithromycin (Zithromax, Pfizer) therapy.
    FDA to Review CV Risk With AzithromycinMedscape
    Popular Antibiotic May Raise Risk of Sudden DeathNew York Times
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  9. Research Finds TBI From Combat, Football Similar - Military.com -

    Sydney Morning Herald

    Research Finds TBI From Combat, Football Similar
    Military.com
    The same type of brain damage identified in 14 deceased professional football players has been pinpointed in veterans who endured bomb blasts in Iraq and Afghanistan - a finding that raises concerns that numerous other military personnel may be ...
    Brain Ailments in Veterans Likened to Those in AthletesNew York Times
    Veterans exposed to explosions may be at risk for dementiaUSA TODAY
    Study: War vets', athletes' brain injuries similarCBS News
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  10. Why An Adverse Supreme Court 'Obamacare' Ruling Puts Republicans In A Tough Spot - TPM -

    Politico

    Why An Adverse Supreme Court 'Obamacare' Ruling Puts Republicans In A Tough Spot
    TPM
    If the Supreme Court overturns part or all of President Obama's health care law, House Republicans will find themselves on the horns of a dilemma. They will be implicitly responsible not just for the demise of the individual insurance mandate and other ...
    Rival Views of the Fight for the HouseNew York Times (blog)
    GOP Exploring Options on HealthcareNewsMax.com
    Health care reform: GOP preps plan for ruling on lawPolitico
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