Booster Seat Saves Young Lives
 If you've got young kids, you'll be interested in this new study. It provides the first scientific evidence that belt-positioning booster seats can protect children ages 4 to 7.
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Monitoring Your Heart For Best Workout
One of the keys to getting the most out of exercise is pushing your body without overdoing it. Over the next few months we're following a group of people using heart monitors to make sure they do just that.
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Video Games Could Develop Brains
Parents usually think time spent playing video games is wasted. But a new study says playing the games might actually be beneficial.
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Spray-On Tan Offers Alternative To Sun
May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, but giving up on the sun does not mean you have to give up on a tan. A new treatment is making safe tanning possible.
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Cancer Deaths Down; Tobacco A Risk
The annual report from the American Cancer Society has some good news. Death rates are down for four of the most common cancers, breast, lung, prostate and colon. But the news is not all good.
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Hormone Study Reports Dementia Link
A new report on hormone therapy will probably scare even more women away from the treatment: it says taking hormone supplements may increase a postmenopausal woman's risk of dementia.
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FDA Recalls Counterfeit Lipitor Pills
An estimated 100,000 bottles labeled as the cholesterol-lowering medicine Lipitor are being recalled because they contain counterfeit pills, the Food and Drug Administration warned Friday.
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New Combo Therapy Helps Build Bones
Hormone therapy has been linked to increased risk of breast cancer, stroke and blood clots. But now a new study says using hormones along with Fosamax could do a lot to lower the risk of osteoporosis.
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Fmr. First Lady Gets UCSF Top Honor
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has received U.C. San Francisco's highest award, the UCSF Medal.
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Parents Need To Talk To Kids About Sex
There's nothing new in the fact that many teenagers have sex. What is new, however, are several studies that look at how many teens have sex, how often, and why.
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New Hope for Dyslexia Treatment
Millions of Americans suffer from dyslexia, a learning disorder where the individual has trouble reading. But new studies are making progress in treating the disorder.
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FDA Panel Approves New Asthma Drug
More than ten million Americans suffer from allergic asthma. Now a government advisory committee has approved a new treatment that could help ease their misery.
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Can Fat Patch Melt Weight Away?
What if losing weight was as easy as putting a patch on you skin. Does it sound too good to be true?
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Gov't Program to Fight Obesity
A new study shows that obesity is costing Americans a lot, both in terms of money spent treating it and years of life lost because of it. As a nation, we're overweight.
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Team UCSF Running With A Purpose
For most of the tens of thousands of people running in the annual Bay to Breakers race, it's just a fun way to spend a few hours. But for one team, it is more than just a fun run, it has a serious purpose.
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New Hypertension Guidelines Released
A blood pressure level once considered normal could now mean you have to take medication. That's the result of new guidelines issued today.
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"Boomeritis" Plagues Many
Millions of baby boomers are working hard to stay healthy, but it's coming with a price. Now there's even a name for it: Boomeritis
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Few Use Web for Health Info
These days, it's easy to get healthcare information by simply logging on to the Internet. Some reports say that's very common, but is it? And is it having an effect on how we manage our care?
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New Approach to Baby Surgery
Surgery on a baby places a whole different set of pressures on the patient, parents and physician. One Bay Area hospital is pioneering a new approach that is a lot easier on everyone involved.
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Study Links Chiropractic Care To Strokes
An increasing number of Americans are turning to alternative medicine to treat a wide variety of health problems. One of the most popular, chiropractic care, is raising concerns it could increase the risk of a deadly condition.
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Heart Monitors Boost Workout Benefits?
Exercise is important for our health, but how do you know if you are getting the most out of your workout? Over the next few weeks we'll follow some Bay Area people as they try a simple high-tech way to monitor their progress.
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Blood Banks Test For W. Nile Virus
Just in time for mosquito season, blood banks will have a test to detect the presence of West Nile virus.
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Heart Scan Doesn't Change Bad Habits
While SARS is getting all the attention these days the biggest killer of Americans..is still heart disease. Now a new study on early detection of cardiovascular problems has some disheartening news.
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UCB, Miss Universe, Gov't React to SARS
The fear over SARS has everybody on alert, including officials with the Miss Universe Pageant. It seems everybody is on the lookout for SARS.
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Medical Literacy Could Help Minorities
Most come away from the doctor's office knowing the diagnosis and understanding the treatment. But for many minorities, elderly and poorly educated people, a visit to the doctor can be frustrating and uncomfortable.
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How the Hearty SARS Survives
Startling news about the number of people dying from SARS: 20% of people hospitalized with the disease in Hong Kong die of it. It sounds like a lot, but we put it in perspective.
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Sleep Apnea No Laughing Matter
Do you know someone who snores, gasps and even makes choking sounds during sleep? That person may have sleep apnea.
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Protecting Blood Supply From SARS
The genetic blueprint of the SARS virus is being rushed into print to help researchers across the globe find drugs to treat the deadly disease.
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Campaign Promotes Kid Safety
Fewer children are dying from accidents these days, but accidental death is still the leading cause of death for children. Now, the National Safe Kids organization is launching a awareness campaign.
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Warning Signs For Elderly Suicide
Nearly 30,000 Americans commit suicide each year. The risk increases with age, and is greatest among those over 65.
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New Test To Identify SARS Patients
Everyday brings new developments in the SARS saga. After a lengthy debate the World Health Organization has lifted its travel advisory for Toronto, and now the CDC has updated it's list.
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Vaccines Prevent Disease in Adults, Too
Vaccines are no longer just a rite of passage for children: nowadays they are increasingly common for adults.
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Top Ten Worst Foods For Kids
You are what you eat, or so the saying goes, and if that's the case then our children are all in big trouble. Many are addicted to junky, fat filled sugar-stuffed foods. Here's a list of the ten worst offenders.
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DNA Aids Cancer Therapy Choices
The discovery of the structure of DNA was an historic event expected to revolutionize science. For cancer patients, that revolution has been a long time coming. But researchers say we are finally beginning to use that knowledge to help treat them.
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Many Elderly Unaware of Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health problem in older Americans after high blood pressure and arthritis. But many people don't even know they have a problem.
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Study: Common Chemicals Pose Threat
A new report released Tuesday says chemicals found in common household items could be putting our health at risk. The chemicals are called Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers, or PBDE's.
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Doc Goes to Baghdad on Mercy Mission
In the aftermath of war in Iraq the biggest need is for humanitarian aid. International organizations are doing their best, but they need all the help they can get, and one Bay Area doctor is doing his part to help.
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SARS Affecting Major League Baseball
The ripple effect from the SARS outbreak is even striking Major League Baseball.
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Link Found Between Obesity, Cancer
If you are thinking of trying to lose weight, a new study offers powerful reasons why that's a good idea.
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Beat Hypertension Without Medication
High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart disease and stroke. Now a new study has some encouraging news about simple steps to reduce your risk.
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Kit Helps Avoid Nail Salon Infections
To help avoid getting an infection while getting their nails done, a growing number of people are taking along their own set of tools when they visit a nail salon.
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Dr. Advises How to Stop Headaches
Headaches can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of a person's life. Americans spend more than $4 billion a year on over-the-counter pain relievers for headaches, often without relief.
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Studies Show Child Lead Risks High
Lead poisoning is a major public health concern. It can cause learning disabilities, behavioral problems and at very high levels seizures, coma, even death.
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New Laser Eye Surgery Is Clearly Better
An increasing number of Americans are turning to laser eye surgery to improve their vision. Every year the procedure gets safer and better, and now the latest technology could help reduce the risk of some of the most common side effects
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Journal Tackles Obesity Causes, Solutions
More Americans than ever before are overweight. That's why one of the nation's leading medical journals is devoting an entire issue to the causes and solutions to obesity.
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Homeopathic Health In A Spray!
What do the British royal family, Tipper Gore and Tina Turner have in common? They're strong supporters of homeopathic medicine. Now they can get their medicine in a simple spray. The question is, does it work?
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Study: TV Increases Obesity, Diabetes
American adults watch on average four to five hours of television a day. And according to a new study, that's increasing their risk of obesity and diabetes.
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