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<title><![CDATA[Death Rate Drops Among Americans With Diabetes -CDC]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120522_16505.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-22 22:06:31</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A 40 percent decline in the death rate of diabetic American adults from heart disease and strokes is a sign that patients are taking better care of themselves and receiving improved treatment, according to a government study released on Tuesday.                                    Diabetes           ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dieting May Lower Hormone Levels Tied to Breast Cancer]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120521_16504.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-21 21:51:50</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[New research suggests that weight loss through exercise and dieting helps overweight women lower the levels of certain hormones in their blood, potentially raising the odds that they&#39;ll avoid developing breast cancer.                                    The findings don&#39;t prove that losing weight thi]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sleep Apnea Linked to Higher Cancer Death Risk]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120520_16503.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-20 21:33:09</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sleep apnea has already been linked to a host of adverse health problems, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Now, new research suggests that in people who already have cancer, the sleep disorder may raise their risk of dying from cancer.                                    Sleep Apnea    ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chronic Heartburn May Boost Risk for Esophageal Cancer]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120519_16502.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-19 03:04:29</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Inflammation caused by chronic heartburn may increase the risk of esophageal cancer, a new study finds.                                    Esophageal Cancer            The condition -- formally known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) -- occurs when a muscle at the end of the esophagus doesn&#39;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Antibiotic Linked with Rare but Deadly Heart Risk]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120517_16501.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-17 22:15:43</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[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.                                    Heart Risk            Zithromax, or azithromycin, is more expensive than other anti]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Advanced Prostate Cancer Drug May Help at Earlier Stage]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120516_16500.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-16 23:20:08</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A drug approved to treat advanced prostate cancer appears to help men who have localized high-risk prostate cancer if given before surgery.                                    Prostate Cancer             Adding Zytiga (abiraterone) to conventional hormonal treatments eliminated or nearly eliminated t]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fitness Fights High Blood Pressure, Even With Family History]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120516_16499.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-16 03:28:30</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although people with a family history of high blood pressure (hypertension) are at much greater risk of developing the condition themselves, regular exercise and physical fitness may significantly lower that risk, according to a new study.                                    High Blood Pressure      ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Back Pain Therapy Often Yields Early Benefits: Study]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120514_16498.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-14 21:30:44</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People who receive treatment for chronic and acute low-back pain show significant improvement in the first six weeks, but may still have some pain and disability after one year, according to a new study.                                    Back Pain Therapy            Researchers analyzed data from 3]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Does Your Child Have Seasonal Allergies or a Cold?]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120514_16497.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-14 03:24:12</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference.                                    Seasonal Allergies            &quot;Runny, stuffy or itchy noses; sneezing; coughing; fatig]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Black Africans Less Apt to Develop Heart Rhythm Disorder Than Whites]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120511_16493.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-11 02:51:36</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Even though they have more risk factors, black Africans are about half as likely as white Europeans to develop a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study says.                                    Heart Rhythm Disorder             Atrial fibrillation, in which the top chambers of ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Can Testosterone Therapy Help Obese Men Lose Weight?]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120510_16492.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-10 04:20:21</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Older obese men with low levels of testosterone can lose weight when levels of the male hormone are restored to normal, a new study suggests.                                    Obese Men Lose Weight            But it might not be the testosterone itself. Rather, it could be that men undergoing the h]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Could Eating Fast Increase Diabetes Risk?]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120509_16491.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-09 02:57:53</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Eating too quickly may raise your risk of diabetes, a small, preliminary study suggests.                                    Diabetes Risk            Researchers from Lithuania compared 234 people with type 2 diabetes and 468 people without the disease and found that those who gobble down their food ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Want to Quit Smoking ? Try Acupuncture or Hypnosis]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120507_16490.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-07 23:37:15</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Acupuncture and hypnosis have been promoted as drug-free ways to help smokers kick the habit, and there is some evidence that they work, according to a research review that looked at 14 international studies.                                    Quit Smoking            Researchers, whose findings appe]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Research May Point to New Obesity Treatments]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120507_16488.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-07 03:44:24</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Scientists who found a way to make white fat behave more like brown fat say their discovery could lead to new obesity treatments.                                    Obesity Treatments            Brown fat burns energy (preventing obesity), while white fat stores energy (causing weight gain). White f]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Breast Cancer is Rare in Men, but They Fare Worse]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120506_16487.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-06 02:40:10</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Men rarely get breast cancer, but those who do often don&#39;t survive as long as women, largely because they don&#39;t even realize they can get it and are slow to recognize the warning signs, researchers say.                                    Breast Cancer in Men            On average, women with breast ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Arthritis in Children Linked to Infections]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120504_16486.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-04 04:29:54</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Children with juvenile arthritis have higher rates of bacterial infection when hospitalized than children without arthritis, a new study says.                                    Arthritis in Children            While taking high-dose steroids was associated with a higher infection risk among kids wi]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Study Finds Direct Link Between Obesity, Heart Disease]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120503_16485.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-03 02:32:14</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A large new study is the first to show a direct link between a high body-mass index and the risk of developing heart disease, British and Danish researchers say.                                    Obesity and Heart Disease            Body-mass index (BMI) is a measurement based on height and weight.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Healthy Weight Loss May Also Cut Your Cancer Risk]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120502_16484.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-05-02 03:30:29</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Moderate weight loss reduces levels of inflammation that have been tied to certain cancers, at least in postmenopausal women, a new study suggests.                                    Healthy Weight Loss            According to the findings, older women who lost at least 5 percent of their body weigh]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Some Schools Don&#39;t Let Kids Carry Asthma Inhalers]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120428_16483.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-28 21:33:47</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although all 50 states have laws that allow children with asthma to carry inhalers at school and 48 states have laws that let youngsters carry epinephrine pens for serious allergies, experts say that some kids are still being denied access to these lifesaving medications during the school day.      ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No Evidence That Mobile Phones Harm Health: Study]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120427_16482.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-27 22:43:55</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is no convincing evidence that the use of mobile phones damages human health, a &quot;comprehensive&quot; review of scientific evidence said on Thursday.                                    Mobile Phones            Studies have not demonstrated that the use of mobiles causes brain tumours or any other ca]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Study Finds Early Signs of Malaria Drug Resistance in Africa]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120427_16481.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-27 02:17:55</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Africa&#39;s deadliest malaria parasite has shown resistance in lab tests to one of the most powerful drugs on the market -- a warning of possible resistance to follow in patients, according to scientists.                                    Malaria            Researchers in London found resistance to ar]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Warnings on Cigarette Packs May Keep Ex-Smokers From Relapse]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120425_16480.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-25 22:35:41</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Warnings on cigarette packages about the health hazards of smoking can help deter many ex-smokers from lighting up again, a new international study finds.                                    Cigarette Packs            The findings may be especially timely for policymakers in the United States, since ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dark Chocolate May Lower Risk of Heart Disease]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120424_16479.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-24 20:58:45</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dark chocolate may lower your risk of heart disease by lowering levels of blood glucose and bad cholesterol while boosting levels of good cholesterol, a small new study suggests.                                    Dark Chocolate            Chocolate contains compounds called flavanols, which have an]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Health Tip: Recognize Common Symptoms of Menopause]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120423_16478.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-23 21:01:33</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Menopause -- the point at which a woman&#39;s menstrual cycle stops for good -- usually occurs when the ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone.                                    Menopause            The Womenshealth.gov website mentions these common symptoms of menopause:Irregula]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Doctor: Bee Gee Robin Gibb Has Colorectal Cancer]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120423_16477.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-23 04:28:45</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bee Gees star Robin Gibb has advanced colorectal cancer and remains in intensive care after waking from a coma, his doctor said Sunday. The statement confirmed the exact nature of the illness afflicting the artist.                                    Colorectal Cancer            Dr. Andrew Thillainay]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Anxiety Linked to Smarts in Brain Study]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120418_16476.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-18 21:38:50</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Worrying may have co-evolved with intelligence as an important survival trait in humans, new research suggests.                                    Smarts            For the study, researchers looked at 26 people with generalized anxiety disorder and compared them to a group of 18 healthy volunteers ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Happy? Positive Outlook May Be Good For Your Heart]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120417_16475.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-17 22:15:58</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Be happy &mdash; it seems to be good for your heart.                                    Heart Disease            Scientists have long known that Type A personalities and people who are chronically angry, anxious or depressed have a higher risk of heart attacks.Now a Harvard review of the flip side o]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Beyond Drowsy, Too Little Sleep ups Diabetes Risk]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120417_16474.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-17 21:26:53</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[More people pull the night shift. Teens text past midnight and stumble to class at dawn. Travelers pack red-eye flights.                                    Diabetes Risk            Nodding off behind the wheel isn&#39;t the only threat from a lack of shut-eye. There&#39;s growing evidence that people who re]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Certain Genetic Regions May Be Tied to Osteoporosis]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120415_16473.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-15 20:39:07</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A large international group of researchers has identified 32 new genetic regions linked to fractures and osteoporosis.                                    Osteoporosis            Variations in these regions could offer protection from, or greater risk for, bone-weakening disease, the investigators re]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Drug Approved to Treat High Blood Pressure]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120413_16472.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-13 20:47:24</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The high blood pressure drug Toprol XL has been combined with a low-dose diuretic to form Dutoprol (metoprolol succinate extended release/hyrdrochlorothiazide), which has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat high blood pressure.                                    High Bloo]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mouse Study Hints at New Path for Diabetes Treatment]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120412_16471.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-12 21:01:15</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A potential new treatment for type 2 diabetes targets the hormone glucagon instead of insulin, according to a new study in mice.                                    Diabetes            Although the research hasn&#39;t yet progressed past animal models of the disease, initial results suggest that the nove]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Newer Antidepressants May Be Safe for Parkinson&#39;s Patients]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120412_16470.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-12 02:22:28</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some of the newer antidepressants can help treat depression in people with Parkinson&#39;s disease without aggravating other disease symptoms such as tremor or rigidity, researchers have found.                                    Parkinson            Nearly 1 million people in the United States are livin]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Short Walks May Ease Fatigue in Pancreatic Cancer Patients]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120411_16469.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-11 00:06:15</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Regular walking can help reduce fatigue in some pancreatic cancer patients, a new study suggests.                                    Pancreatic Cancer            The study included 102 white men and women aged 66 or 67 who underwent pancreatic cancer surgery and were divided into two groups just bef]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lung Cancer Screening Might Pay Off, Analysis Shows]]></title>
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<pubDate>2012-04-09 21:01:23</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Screening people at high risk for lung cancer could be at least as cost-effective as screening for breast, colorectal and cervical cancers, a new study suggests.                                                Lung Cancer                        A group of actuaries specializing in the health care ind]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gene Discovery May Move Personalized Stomach Cancer Treatment Forward]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120408_16467.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-08 20:47:07</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An international team of researchers has identified hundreds of new genes that are mutated in stomach cancer, in a finding they say could lead to treatments tailored to the genetic make-up of individual stomach tumors.                                                Stomach Cancer                    ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rapid Asthma Treatment in ER May Prevent Admission]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120406_16466.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-06 20:34:17</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rapid treatment with asthma medications seems to help reduce hospitalizations among children with asthma, a new study finds.                                                Asthma                        Canadian researchers analyzed data from 406 children and found that those with moderate or severe ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Doctors Want to Redefine Autism; Parents Worried]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120405_16465.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-05 21:10:46</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One child doesn&#39;t talk, rocks rhythmically back and forth and stares at clothes spinning in the dryer. Another has no trouble talking but is obsessed with trains, methodically naming every station in his state.                                    Autism            Autistic kids like these hate change]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UN in Haiti Sees Jump in Cholera Cases]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120405_16464.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-05 02:29:47</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Haiti is seeing a jump in the number of cholera cases as the Caribbean nation heads into the annual rainy season, a United Nations humanitarian agency said Tuesday.                                                Cholera                        The U.N.&#39;s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Af]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Blacks have Trouble Clearing Cervical Cancer Virus]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120402_16463.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-02 02:04:03</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Provocative new research might help explain why black women are so much more likely than whites to develop and die from cervical cancer: They seem to have more trouble clearing HPV, the virus that causes the disease.                                                Cervical Cancer Virus               ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Health Tip: Caring for a Chemical Burn]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120401_16462.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-01 04:09:51</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A chemical burn should be treated immediately and with care, since traditional skin remedies -- such as an antibiotic lotion -- can react with the chemical and actually worsen the burn.                                                Chemical Burn                        The American Academy of Family]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Be Linked to Depression]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120401_16461.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-04-01 02:49:09</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There appears to be a link between the common sleep disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea and major depression, a new study suggests.                                    Obstructive Sleep Apnea            In people with obstructive sleep apnea, soft tissue in the back of the throat blocks the upp]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Thyroid Surgery Riskier for Older Patients: Study]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120331_16460.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-31 03:50:43</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Seniors who have thyroid surgery are much more likely than younger patients to suffer serious heart, lung and infection-related complications, according to a new study.                                    Thyroid Surgery            The findings challenge the widely held belief that thyroid surgery (t]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Secondhand Smoke Affects Young Girls More Than Boys: Study]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120331_16459.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-31 02:59:40</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The health effects of early life exposure to secondhand smoke appear to be greater in girls than in boys, a new study finds.                                    Secondhand Smoke            University of Cincinnati researchers looked at 476 children and found that those who were exposed to high levels]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Chocolate a Sweet Remedy for Many Ills?]]></title>
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<pubDate>2012-03-30 03:39:10</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[International researchers have uncovered even more healthy properties of flavanols -- the antioxidants found in cocoa beans.                                    Sweet Remedy             Eighteen chocolate-centered studies -- including investigations of how cocoa might affect blood pressure, heart dis]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lifestyle Changes Help Type 2 Diabetics Keep Moving]]></title>
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<pubDate>2012-03-29 02:26:05</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Weight loss and regular exercise help prevent disability in obese people with type 2 diabetes, according to new research.                                    Type 2 Diabetics             After four years, 21 percent of people enrolled in a lifestyle-intervention program focusing on diet and physical ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Warfarin Helps Cut Stroke Risk, Researchers Report]]></title>
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<pubDate>2012-03-28 03:16:11</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The anti-clotting drug warfarin reduces stroke risk in patients with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, research shows.                                    Stroke Risk            In atrial fibrillation -- the most common type of irregular heartbeat -- the heart&#39;s upper chambers don&#39;t]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Weight-Loss Surgeries May Beat Standard Treatments for Diabetes]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120327_16455.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-27 02:30:01</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A new international analysis comparing weight-loss procedures to standard diabetes treatments contends that surgery is more effective at helping people combat type 2 diabetes.                                    Weight-Loss Surgeries            The finding stems from two years of tracking 60 severely]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Could Soy Help Lower Your Blood Pressure?]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120326_16454.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-26 03:20:52</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Isoflavones -- a compound found in foods such as soy milk, green tea, tofu and peanuts -- may help lower blood pressure in young adults, new research suggests.                                    Blood Pressure            The researchers also found that isoflavones may be of particular benefit for bl]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Coffee Doesn&#39;t Affect Psoriasis Risk After All, Researchers Say]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120324_16453.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-24 02:17:40</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although earlier studies had linked coffee to an increased risk for psoriasis, a large new study finds no such evidence.                                     Psoriasis             Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes skin redness and irritation. Most people with psoriasis have areas of th]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obesity Linked to Poorer Mental Skills in Seniors]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120323_16452.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-23 02:18:38</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Obesity is associated with reduced memory and thinking skills in adults aged 60 to 70, especially those with greater amounts of abdominal fat, according to a new study.                                    Obesity            The study included 250 people aged 60 and older who underwent various measure]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fatty Meals Could Trigger Inflammation for Diabetics]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120322_16451.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-22 01:06:32</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[High-fat meals might boost inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study says.                                    Fatty Meals Could Trigger Inflammation for Diabetics            Inflammation is associated with many diabetes-related complications, such as heart disease.The study included 5]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Health Tip: Am I at Risk for Gum Disease?]]></title>
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<pubDate>2012-03-21 05:14:54</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Periodontal disease, sometimes called gum disease, attacks and damages tissue called the sulcus that sits just below the gum line.                                    Gum Disease            The American Dental Association mentions these factors that increase your risk for periodontal disease:Smoking ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Secondhand Smoke in Childhood Linked to Lung Disease Years Later]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120320_16449.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-20 02:28:24</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Children exposed to secondhand smoke have nearly twice the risk of developing a lung condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease when they&#39;re adults, a new study has found.                                    Secondhand Smoke            Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a ter]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[As White Rice Intake Rises, So May Your Risk for Diabetes]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120319_16448.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-19 02:51:34</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People who eat white rice on a regular basis have a significantly increased risk of type 2 diabetes, a new international analysis contends.                                    White Rice Intaking            Harvard School of Public Health researchers reviewed the findings of four previous studies con]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Type of Bacteria May Be Linked to Diabetes]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120317_16447.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-17 04:07:36</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There may be a link between H. pylori bacteria and type 2 diabetes in adults, according to a new study.                                    Type 2 Diabetes             In some people, an H. pylori infection of the stomach acquired in early childhood becomes persistent and can lead to ulcers in the st]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Clues to Link Between Fatty Diet, Colon Cancer]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120316_16446.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-16 03:07:14</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Researchers say they&#39;ve discovered clues about how a fatty diet increases the risk of colon cancer.                                    Colon Cancer            &quot;There have always been questions about why things like diet and obesity are independent risk factors for colon cancer. This study suggests h]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Low-Carb, Low-Fat Diets May Each Help the Heart]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120315_16445.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-15 02:26:43</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Using either a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet to shed belly fat can improve blood vessel function, researchers say.                                    Heart            The study included 60 women and men who weighed 215 pounds on average and were assigned to either low-carb or low-fat diets that p]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Red Meat Can Be Unhealthy, Study Suggests]]></title>
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<pubDate>2012-03-14 03:30:45</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Eating a lot of red meat may shorten your life, while consuming more fish and poultry may extend it, a new study suggests.                                    Red Meat            Red meat is associated with a higher risk of dying from heart disease, cancer and any other cause, the researchers reporte]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Can Statins Prevent Parkinson&#39;s Disease?]]></title>
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<pubDate>2012-03-13 02:54:20</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People taking popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may have a slightly lower risk than others of developing Parkinson&#39;s disease, new research suggests.                                    Parkinson&#39;s Disease            This effect may be even more pronounced among people younger than 60,]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Avoid Spring Sneezing and Stuffiness]]></title>
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<pubDate>2012-03-12 04:57:43</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Letting pollen drift in through open windows and using the wrong air filter can contribute to allergy flare-ups in spring, experts say.                                    Spring Sneezing and Stuffiness            Some 35 million Americans suffer from sneezing, sniffling, stuffiness and itchy eyes du]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Could Fat Be Your Friend Over Age 85?]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120310_16441.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-10 01:59:55</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Medical experts have long known that obesity can take years off your life, but a new Israeli study suggests that if you&#39;re lucky enough to reach your mid-80s, carrying some extra pounds might actually help you live longer.                                    obesity            The study, by Tel Aviv ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rheumatoid Arthritis May Raise Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorder]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120309_16440.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-09 01:52:37</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at increased risk for a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study finds.                                    Rheumatoid Arthritis            The research involved more than 4 million people, including more than 18,000 with RA, in Denmark, ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Study Produces Mixed Results on Alzheimer&#39;s Drugs]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120308_16439.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-08 01:50:24</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A new study offers up mixed results about two medications used to treat the symptoms of the memory-robbing disease known as Alzheimer&#39;s.                                    Alzheimer            While patients didn&#39;t get a major mental boost when doctors added the drug Namenda to their regimen when th]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Brain Scans Overused on U.S. Stroke Patients, Study Says]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120307_16438.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-07 02:09:13</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most stroke patients undergo both CT and MRI brain scans, an unnecessary duplication that contributes to the rising costs of stroke care in the United States, a new study indicates.                                    Brain Scans            University of Michigan researchers analyzed data from more t]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Heart Failure Patients Urged to Discuss Care With Docs]]></title>
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<pubDate>2012-03-06 04:42:42</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Patients suffering from advanced heart failure should maintain an open dialogue with their physicians, so everyone is on the same page with patients&#39; long-range personal wishes regarding treatment, experts say.                                    Heart Failure            The advice is outlined in a &quot;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Parents&#39; Lawsuit Over Down Syndrome Child is Maddening]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120305_16436.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-05 04:12:54</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whatever happened to playing the hand you&#39;re dealt? Whatever happened to loving the child who is born to you, regardless of the challenges? Apparently those concepts haven&#39;t occurred to the parents of a 4-year-old girl with Down syndrome in Oregon. According to Kim Carollo&#39;s post at the ABC News Blo]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[May Raise Heart-Attack Risk During Exercise]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120303_16435.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-03 01:06:37</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Breathing cold air during certain physical activities, such as shoveling snow, increases the body&#39;s demand for oxygen, which may put people with heart disease at greater risk for cardiac arrest or death, a new study finds.                                    Heart-Attack Risk             &quot;This study ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Weight-Loss Surgery Seems Safe for Kidney Disease Patients]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120302_16434.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-02 01:15:37</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Obese chronic kidney disease patients who undergo surgery to achieve weight loss do not face a particularly dangerous rate of complications as a result, a new study suggests.                                    Weight-Loss Surgery             Although the research team cautioned that more work needs ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obesity Linked to Asthma in Children]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120301_16433.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-03-01 01:19:41</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Children and teens who are overweight or obese are more likely to have asthma than their healthy-weight peers, a new study finds.                                    Asthma in Children            The strength of the association between asthma and obesity varied by race and ethnicity. The strongest as]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Family Tree May Aid Treatment of Inherited Heart Disorders]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120229_16432.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-29 02:37:03</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Researchers who used family trees dating back to 1811 to estimate the death risk for people with inherited heart disorders say their findings can help doctors determine when to screen and treat today&#39;s patients with these disorders.                                    Inherited Heart Disorders       ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Poor Lung Function Linked to Heart Failure in Study]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120228_16431.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-28 01:32:32</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Reduced lung function and obstructive airway disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) increase the risk of heart failure, a new study has found.                                    Lung Function            In patients with heart failure, the heart can&#39;t pump enough blood to meet]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Prediabetes Not to Blame for Nerve Damage: Study]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120225_16430.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-25 03:26:49</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A new study finds that people with prediabetes are no more likely to have a type of nerve damage called small fiber polyneuropathy than healthy people, a finding that contradicts two decades of medical reports.                                    Prediabetes            The Mayo Clinic researchers sai]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Study Links &#39;Body Clock&#39; to Sudden Cardiac Death]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120224_16429.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-24 03:10:43</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The first molecular evidence linking circadian rhythms -- the &quot;body clock&quot; -- to sudden cardiac death could lead to new methods of diagnosis and therapy to treat or prevent the fatal heart problem, a new study suggests.                                    Body Clock            Abnormal heart rhythms ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Guidelines Seek to Prevent Sudden Death in Young Athletes]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120223_16428.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-23 01:19:18</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[New guidelines outlining the causes and prevention of sudden death among athletes were released this week by the National Athletic Trainer&#39;s Association (NATA) in the United States.                                    Sudden Death in Young Athletes            &quot;These guidelines were developed for any ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kidney Damage Greatly Raises Diabetics&#39; Risk for Death]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120222_16427.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-22 01:45:23</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of death than people without the disease, but a new study suggests that if they also have kidney damage their risk of dying is even greater.                                    Kidney Damage            In an analysis of 22 studies, researchers from Brigh]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pregnancy Complications May Predict Heart Trouble Later]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120221_16426.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-21 01:23:25</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Certain complications during pregnancy appear to raise the mother&#39;s risk of cardiovascular disease during middle age, a new study has found.                                    Pregnancy Complications             Women with high blood pressure in pregnancy, known as preeclampsia, or pregnancy-related]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gene Might Boost Risk for Obesity]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120220_16425.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-20 01:55:59</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A new animal study suggests that a genetic mutation could put certain people at higher risk for becoming obese if they eat high-fat diets.                                    Obesity            At the moment, the practical uses of the research seem to be limited, but physicians could conceivably test]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Eating Fish May Help Ward Off Colon Polyps in Women]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120218_16424.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-18 02:13:42</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Eating at least three servings of fish a week may reduce women&#39;s risk of developing some types of colon polyps, according to a new study.                                    Colon Polyps            Colon polyps are small growths on the intestinal lining that may develop into cancer. Previous research]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sleeplessness Tied to Early Alzheimer&#39;s, Study Says]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120217_16423.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-17 01:26:54</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Poor-quality sleep may have worse effects than simple fatigue: A preliminary new study suggests it&#39;s linked to the buildup of brain plaques seen in people with Alzheimer&#39;s disease.                                    Sleeplessness            Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Blood Thinner May Prevent Blood Clots During Cancer Treatment]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120216_16422.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-16 03:38:46</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A new blood-thinning medication called semuloparin reduces the risk of blood clots in people undergoing certain cancer treatments, new research shows.                                    New Blood Thinner             This new drug reduced the risk of blood clots by 64 percent, according to the study,]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vitamin D May Not Boost Heart Health in Kidney Patients]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120215_16421.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-15 02:32:49</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Vitamin D therapy does not improve heart health in people with chronic kidney disease, a new study indicates.                                    Heart Health             Treatment with vitamin D is primarily recommended for improving bone health but it has been suggested for other conditions, includ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Stem Cell Treatment Might Reverse Heart Attack Damage]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120214_16420.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-14 01:17:51</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Stem cell therapy&#39;s promise for healing damaged tissues may have gotten a bit closer to reality. In a small, early study, heart damage was reversed in heart-attack patients treated with their own cardiac stem cells, researchers report.                                    Stem Cell Treatment          ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Injured boomers beware: Know when to see doctor]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120213_16419.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-13 01:09:02</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It happened to nurse Jane Byron years after an in-line skating fall, business owner Haralee Weintraub while doing &quot;men&#39;s&quot; push-ups, and avid cyclist Gene Wilberg while lifting a heavy box.                                    Injured boomers beware            A good rule of thumb for lower-body injuri]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Heart Disease May Be Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120210_16418.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-10 01:33:56</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Heart disease may be a risk factor for prostate cancer, a new study suggests.                                    Heart Disease May Be Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer            If this link is confirmed in future research, it means that lifestyle changes that reduce heart disease risk -- such as wei]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Therapy Might Help Relieve Painful Foot Condition]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120209_16417.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-09 01:22:26</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For people struggling with plantar fasciitis --- a painful and sometimes disabling foot condition -- a small, preliminary study suggests that a new type of therapy is more effective than standard cortisone injections in restoring mobility.                                    Painful Foot Condition   ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Even for the Overweight, Exercise Helps the Heart]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120208_16416.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-08 01:21:15</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Getting and staying physically fit might help fend off heart disease even if you&#39;ve put on a few pounds, new research suggests.                                    Overweight            &quot;If you would like to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, you want to be cautious about weight gain but at t]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Smoking May Be Especially Tough on Men&#39;s Brains]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120207_16415.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-07 03:43:25</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Smoking appears to speed declines in memory, thinking, learning and processing information in men, but not in women, new research suggests.                                    Smoking May Be Especially Tough on Men&#39;s Brains            One expert said the findings are just one more reason to quit the ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dealing With Head Lice]]></title>
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<pubDate>2012-02-06 01:04:28</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although there is a stigma associated with having head lice, infestations with these small insects are common and nothing to be ashamed of, according to Dr. Hannah Chow-Johnson, a pediatrician at Loyola University Health System.                                    Head Lice            There are ways ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Diabetes Takes Toll on Women&#39;s Hearing: Study]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120204_16413.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-04 01:17:07</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Diabetes is associated with hearing loss in women, especially if the blood sugar disease isn&#39;t well-controlled, new research indicates.                                     Hearing            The study, done by researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, examined the medical records of 990 men and]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Scientists May Be Closer to Developing &#39;Red Wine&#39; Drug]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120203_16412.html</link>
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<pubDate>2012-02-03 01:48:20</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[U.S. researchers believe they&#39;ve discovered how resveratrol -- a chemical found in red wine and other plant products -- provides health benefits.                                    &#39;Red Wine&#39; Drug            The researchers said their work with mice may help settle the debate about resveratrol&#39;s bio]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Heartburn Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Women]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120202_16411.html</link>
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<author>caimian</author>
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<pubDate>2012-02-02 01:14:28</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Older women who take popular medications to control indigestion and heartburn may put themselves at higher risk for hip fractures, researchers report.                                    Heartburn            Long-term use of these drugs, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), may increase that risk by]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Science Shows How Exercise Might Help in Prostate Cancer]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120201_16410.html</link>
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<author>caimian</author>
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<pubDate>2012-02-01 01:11:28</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Vigorous exercise causes changes in some 180 prostate genes among men with early stage prostate cancer, a new study suggests.                                    Prostate Cancer            Included are genes known to suppress tumor growth and repair DNA, which might mean that exercise could prevent o]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pets Help Women Cope With HIV/AIDS]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120131_16409.html</link>
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<author>caimian</author>
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<pubDate>2012-01-31 01:12:30</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Having a pet helps women with HIV/AIDS cope with their condition and may also help those with other chronic diseases, a new study says.                                    Pets Help Women Cope With HIV/AIDS            Researchers conducted 12 focus groups with 48 women with HIV/AIDS to find out how t]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Could Signal Heart Risk]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120130_16408.html</link>
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<author>caimian</author>
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<pubDate>2012-01-30 01:29:45</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People whose systolic blood pressure -- the upper number in their reading -- is different in their left and right arms may be suffering from a vascular disease that could increase their risk of death, British researchers report.                                    Blood Pressure            The arteri]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Winter Doldrums Got You Down? Here&#39;s How to Bounce Back]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120129_16407.html</link>
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<author>caimian</author>
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<pubDate>2012-01-29 01:29:29</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For some people a change in the seasons can trigger a loss of energy or even clinical depression, according to an expert who describes how to cope with seasonal affective disorder.The condition is caused by changes in ambient light, said Dr. Dan Iosifescu, director of the Mount Sinai Mood and Anxiet]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Acupuncture May Boost Pregnancy Success Rates]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120128_16406.html</link>
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<author>caimian</author>
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<pubDate>2012-01-28 01:09:03</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When a couple is trying to have a baby and can&#39;t, it can be emotionally and financially draining. But help may be available in an unexpected form: acupuncture.Medical experts believe that this ancient therapy from China, which involves placing numerous thin needles at certain points in the body, can]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Breast Cancer Before 50 Linked to More Distress]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120121_16405.html</link>
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<author>caimian</author>
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<pubDate>2012-01-21 03:23:24</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Younger women with breast cancer may experience a decrease in their health-related quality of life because of increased mental distress, weight gain and other factors, a new study finds.                                    Breast Cancer            Decreased physical activity, infertility and early-on]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kidney Failure Patients Prone to GI Tract Bleeding]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120120_16404.html</link>
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<author>caimian</author>
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<pubDate>2012-01-20 04:12:59</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many kidney failure patients experience bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, a problem that can cause serious health problems and even early death, a new study shows.The researchers said their findings show that more needs to be done to prevent and treat upper GI bleeding -- which occu]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why heavy coffee drinkers may have a lower risk of diabetes]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120119_16403.html</link>
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<author>caimian</author>
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<pubDate>2012-01-19 03:56:51</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Research shows that heavy coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and now scientists in China may have discovered why.                                    Coffee            Prior studies have shown that people who drink four or more cups of coffee a day have a 50 percent lowe]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Study boosts use of Pill to ease period pain]]></title>
<link>http://tcmdiscovery.com/News/info/20120118_16402.html</link>
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<author>caimian</author>
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<pubDate>2012-01-18 04:21:44</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An exceptionally long-running investigation has backed use of the Pill to ease menstruation pain, according to a study published Wednesday.                                    The pill ease period pain            The findings come from health research spanning 30 years, gathering more than 1,400 Swed]]></description>
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