General Health NEWS AND VIEWS
November 21, 2009
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CDC officials say the virus has been responsible for 3,900 deaths, including approximately 540 children.  Read more>
This Week's News
Genetic testing of victims of sudden cardiac death can benefit the surviving relatives by helping to identify their risk of also suffering deadly heart rhythms, a new study suggests.  Read more>
An increase in the number of children being diagnosed with diabetes, and a decrease in the number of school nurses could be putting kids at risk, experts say.  Read more>
Researchers say that Americans are becoming more aware of COPD, but less than half know the condition can be treated.  Read more>
A new study has found that interactive video games, such as the Nintendo Wii, may be helping get Americans in shape.  Read more>
Scientists say that the convention wisdom of diet, exercise, and genes don't explain every case of obesity.  Read more>
Couples who use cognitive words during an argument may be helping their own and their partner's health, a new study has found.  Read more>
The chemical--called Bisphenol-A (BPA)--has received attention from health experts and has been linked to brain damage, obesity, and prostate cancer.  Read more>
After years of touting resistance training, swimming, and cycling as bone-saving exercise, experts now say that these forms of physical activity may not help much at all.  Read more>
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