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Experimental TB Test Called Fast and Accurate
Health experts say it has potential to greatly improve treatment of the respiratory disease

Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal Cancer
5 years of meds such as Boniva, Fosamax almost doubles chances, but actual risk still low, researchers say

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 2, 2010

East Coast Residents Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA
Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TV

Seniors Get Boost From Bad News About the Young
Study found older people preferred negative stories about younger folks

Health Care Reform Helps Small Businesses Offer Coverage: Report
Tax credits, new options will leave more employees insured, Commonwealth Fund study says

Proximity Affects Influence of Online 'Health Buddies'
Study finds long-distance friends less likely to sway behavior than close-knit social networks

Most Study Volunteers Seem Willing to Share Genetic Data
But they want to be asked before info enters a national database, study finds

Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC Reports
Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list

Vets With Stress Disorder More Likely to Develop Dementia
Those with PTSD at greater risk than peers with combat injuries but no stress disorder, study found

Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller Addiction
Greater odds if you're younger than 65, have a history of drug abuse and depression, and use psychiatric meds

Many Americans Don't Even Know They're Fat
Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they're normal size

Response Team Reduces Rate of Cardiac Arrests: Hospital
'Code Blue' emergencies at VA center declined 57 percent in first two years, study shows

Smoking Seems to Backfire on Teens Hoping for a Lift
Instead, depressive symptoms likely to increase, study finds

Mental 'Exercise' May Only Hide Signs of Alzheimer's
Games, reading help mask trouble in brain, study suggests, making later progress of disease seem quicker

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