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 August 12, 2003
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A Swim Helps Heart, Doesn't Hurt Body
When you are trying to get fit and maybe even lose a few pounds, finding an exercise that pushes you hard without overdoing it is not always easy.
Smallpox, Multivitamins & Too Tight Ties
Could your necktie be putting your eyesight at risk, and whatever happened to the government's plans to vaccinate everyone against smallpox? Those are two of the items making medical news.
Breast Enlargement, Good Diet News
The diet industry is a multi-billion dollar business in America. Even so finding one that works is not always easy. Now there's encouraging news for fans of one of the most popular and controversial weight loss programs.
HRT Increases Breast Cancer Risk
Just when you thought the news about hormone replacement therapy couldn't get any worse, a new study from England has yet more gloomy news.
Nursing Moms to Attempt World Record
More than 1,200 women are expected to gather in Berkeley this Saturday to set a new world record for breast feeding. It's a high profile, highly visual publicity stunt, but one with a very serious health purpose.
West Nile Virus Spreading Fast
There's been an alarming rise in the number of West Nile virus infections. Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are saying it's even worse than expected, that it seems to be spreading faster and earlier than anticipated.
Distracted Drivers Caught On Camera
It seems cell phones are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to driver distractions. A new study put video cameras into people's cars to see just what was taking their minds and eyes off the road.
Final Word On HRT
It's been a year of bad news for women taking hormone replacement therapy. Two new studies are being published with what could be the final word on routine hormone replacement therapy.
Vitamin C Helps Combat 2nd-Hand Smoke
Smoking is the single largest preventable killer of Americans. And it doesn't just affect people who smoke, second hand smoke is also a real health threat.
Treating Trauma In Children
Pediatricians Weigh In On Obesity
Coffee, Tea & Weight Loss, Pregnancy
Too Much, Too Little Breakfast Bad
Minority Organ Donor Awareness Day
Free Health Coverage For CA Kids
Hip-Hop Condoms Promote Safe Sex
Docs Get 3-D View Inside Heart
Farmed Salmon & PCBs
When Are You Too Old To Drive?
Study: Regulate Body Scan Biz
More HIV/AIDS Infections Reported
Does Clover Help Menopause Symptoms?
Drinking, Acne, Sunscreen News
More C-Sections Being Requested
Ice Cream Fattier Than Thought
New W. Nile Research Released
Is Fish Oil as Good as Fish?
Latest DEET, Beef News
Heart Rate Monitor Assists Workout Plan
Bad Boys, Big Heads & Dementia
Good News for Peanut Allergies
The Pill May Skew Pap Results
Experts: Surgery Ethically Justified
America's Blood Pressure On The Rise
Heart Attack Patients Told To Chill Out
Sunshine Story Leaves Docs Gloomy
HRT Alternatives, Calcium News
Summer Safety Tips For Kids
Call For More Frequent Colon Screening
CDC Rule Change Could Hit HIV Groups
Study: Reducing Cancer Risks Possible
U.S. Health Care Lacking in Areas
Halfway Through Heart Monitor Test
For Healthy Diet Go Mediterranean
Taking the Fear Out of Dentistry
Giant Colon Educates About Disease
Bossy Bosses Bad For Your Health
More Bad News About Hormone Therapy
Bike Camp Makes Kids Easy Riders
Stroke Risk May Begin In Womb
Stretching Provides Big Workout Benefits


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