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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 14:30:26 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Hurricanes Took a Two Year Break, But You Shouldn't Take a Break From Preparedness ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - WASHINGTON, -- There's no guarantee that this hurricane season will be as quiet for the United States as the past two seasons and America needs to be ready.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 14:26:20 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Medical Center to Test Efficacy of Hyperbaric Oxygen Medicine on Stroke Victims ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - ANAHEIM, Calif., - The Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery (CMIS) at the Ohio State University Medical Center has begun testing the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen medicine on experimental stroke models.  CMIS is a multidisciplinary center dedicated to excellence in patient care, clinical training, research and outcomes studies pertaining to the techniques and technology of minimally invasive surgery.
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 14:04:23 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ The Latest in Bandages for Summer ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - This spring as you dust off the tennis racquet and baseball bat keep in mind that with outdoor activity comes the occasional blister, scrape and bruise. We’re stuck on these Nexcare Bandages from the adhesive experts at 3M which leverage new technology to help you heal comfortably. Because of their diamond shape and innovative materials, these unique bandages form a 360 degree seal around the pad and excel at keeping out dirt and germs.
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:42:16 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Powered Toothbrush from Crest ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Princeton, NJ – May 12, 2008 -- Are you ready to give your manual toothbrush the heave-ho and join the millions of Americans who experience a deeper clean by using a powered toothbrush?  The new Crest® SpinBrush® Swirl™ battery-powered toothbrush, which costs just slightly more than a manual brush, allows everyone the opportunity to take a powered toothbrush for a test drive.
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        <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2008 08:30:50 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Noncommunicable Diseases Now World's Biggest Killers ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - 19 May 2008 | GENEVA -- The global burden of disease is shifting from infectious diseases to noncommunicable diseases, with chronic conditions such as heart disease and stroke now being the chief causes of death globally, according to a new WHO report published today. The shifting health trends indicate that leading infectious diseases – diarrhoea, HIV, tuberculosis, neonatal infections and malaria – will become less important causes of death globally over the next 20 years. 
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        <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 12:43:03 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ NIH Launches Undiagnosed Diseases Program ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced a new clinical research program that will aim to provide answers to patients with mysterious conditions that have long eluded diagnosis. Called the Undiagnosed Diseases Program, the trans-NIH initiative will focus on the most puzzling medical cases referred to the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Md., by physicians across the nation.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 12:40:21 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Nearly One in Four Gay and Lesbian Adults Lack Health Insurance ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Washington, DC - May 19, 2008 - According to a recent national survey conducted by Harris Interactive®, nearly one in four gay and lesbian adults lack health insurance and are nearly twice as likely as their heterosexual counterparts to have no health insurance coverage. When asked, 22 percent of gay and lesbian survey respondents reported having no health insurance, compared to only 12 percent of heterosexual adults in the survey.
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        <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 12:39:52 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ The Epilepsy Foundation Sheds Light on Seizures ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDiges.com) - LANDOVER, Md.,  -- The Epilepsy Foundation today released important information about epilepsy and seizure disorders to dispel prevalent myths in the wake of recent news about Senator Edward Kennedy (D-Mass).
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        <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 12:35:05 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Don’t Be  “D”- ficient, Jo-Ann Heslin, RD, Food & Nutrition Columnist,  www.HealthNewsDigest.com ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Vitamin D is rarely listed on food labels. Most of us remember it as the sunshine vitamin we learned about long ago in high school biology class. And, few of us think about this vitamin daily. Maybe we should. Vitamin D may be more important to your health than you realize and many of us don’t get enough. 
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        <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 17:36:57 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Feta Cheese Combats Food Pathogens - Naturally ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - While the benefits of the Mediterranean diet are well-known, and many of us enjoy a Greek salad, researchers have now discovered that feta cheese&mdash;made from raw milk&mdash;can actually prevent food poisoning.  This finding was presented at the Society for General Microbiology's 162nd meeting, held last month in Edinburgh.
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        <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 17:35:52 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ This Spring's New Sport and Dress Shoes ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com)- I love walking. I walk two-miles every day, and 5-6 miles on Saturdays. From the upper east-side in Manhattan, New York City, to the 5 mile walk to Chinatown, or to very tip of the island where the Staten Island ferry is berthed. For the past two-weeks,however, our staff tested ECCO sandals for shorter walks. (Michael J. McCurdy, Founder/Publisher - HealthNewsDigest.com)
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        <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 16:20:02 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ America's Best High Schools  2008 ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - New York—In Newsweek’s 2008 annual ranking of America’s top high schools, there are 22 schools in the top 100 that have graduating classes smaller than 100 students. Ten years ago, when the first Newsweek list based on college-level test participation was published, only three of the top 100 schools had graduating classes that small. For the complete list of the 1,300 top schools and Frequently Asked Questions, go to Newsweek.com.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 14:20:20 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ AmeriCares Delivers Life-Saving Aid to Myanmar ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - STAMFORD, Conn. -- The government of Myanmar today cleared for entry a life-saving shipment of medicines and medical supplies airlifted to Yangon by AmeriCares - a nonprofit international aid organization. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 12:36:42 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Growing Up Bipolar ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK, -- As Newsweek General Editor Mary Carmichael reports in the May 26 cover, "Growing Up Bipolar" (on newsstands Monday, May 19), childhood bipolar disorder is hard to pin down. At least 800,000 children in the U.S. have been diagnosed as bipolar, no doubt some of them wrongly. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 12:23:28 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ My Oil of Choice, Olive Oil! ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - My oil of choice is Olive Oil, because while a fat is a fat when we refer to calories, not all fats (including oils) are equal when we refer to our health. I've chosen Olive Oil because it leads by a margin when we compare it to other oils that are good for our health! ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 12:15:59 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Senator Ted Kennedy Suffers Seizure ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Sen. Ted Kennedy is "resting comfortably" in the hospital after suffering a seizure this morning in Massachusetts, his office said in a statement. He is undergoing a battery of tests and it is unlikely there will be any further word on his condition for the next 48 hours, the senator's office said. It doesn't appear the longtime Democratic lawmaker had a stroke as initially suspected, according to a spokeswoman.
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 14:40:24 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Loss of Wetlands ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Wetlands serve as primary habitat for thousands of wildlife species—from ducks to beavers to insects—and form an important ecosystem link between land and water.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 13:13:43 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ College Campus Environmental Initiatives ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Microcosms of the world at large, college campuses are great test beds for environmental change, and many students are working hard to get their administrations to take positive action. The initiatives that are emerging are models for the larger society, and the students pushing for them will be taking these lessons with them, too, as they enter the work force after graduation.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 13:12:53 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Backyard Barbecue Safety Tips ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK -- Take extra care at your Fourth of July celebration to ensure that accidents do not interfere with holiday fun. Dr. Roger Yurt, director of the Hearst Burn Center of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, recommends the following safety tips for barbecues and fireworks: 
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 13:05:54 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ How Not to Get Sick on Your Summer Trip ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK -- Planning for a summer vacation is time-consuming business -- coordinating schedules, researching destinations, booking reservations, packing clothes. The last thing we want is to get sick while away from home, especially with illnesses that confine us to our room and render us unable to enjoy the vacation.
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 13:00:41 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Tips on Preventing Swimmer's Ear ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK -- Summer is approaching fast, which means its almost time to get out there and enjoy the warm weather and the cool waters as much as you can. If swimmer's ear, or otitis externa, is a concern, prevention and treatment is easier than you think, says Dr. Ian Storper, director of neurotology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 12:55:29 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Tips on How to Protect Your Child's Skin From the Sun ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK -- It's never too late to take precautions against skin cancer. The incidence of melanoma, a potentially fatal skin cancer, is increasing dramatically. It is currently the most common type of cancer in women between the ages of 25 and 29. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 12:48:25 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Bee Prepared for Summer Allergies ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK -- Itchy, watery eyes. Stuffy nose. Sneezing. Sound familiar? As much as we love it, warm weather can spell misery for the 20 million to 30 million Americans who suffer from allergies. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 11:18:28 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Beach-Bound Foot Facts ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK  -- A winter of wearing tight-fitting shoes or boots can wreak havoc on your feet and make you think twice before putting on scanty sandals or going barefoot.
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 11:07:38 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Stay Injury-Free While Exercising This Summer ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK -- Summer, in all its blazing, sunny glory, is back! There's plenty of time to get out on the fairway with your golf clubs or onto a court with your racquet. However, this also means there's time for a sports injury to put an end to your summer fun. Golfer's elbow, climber's finger and runner's knee are just a few of the problems that can plague the boys (and girls) of summer. 
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 11:00:08 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Heed These Tips Before Taking a Dip ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK -- Summer is fast approaching, which means it's almost time to get out those swimsuits and head for the beach. If you haven't been able to shed those extra pounds before now, don't panic -- it's not too late, says Wahida Karmally, DrPH, RD, CDE, CLS, a registered dietitian on the Nutrition Advisory Committee at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 10:53:10 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Help Make It A Safe Summer: Don't Serve Alcohol To Teens ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com)-A national campaign to reduce underage drinking is helping the nation understand that serving alcohol to teens is unsafe, illegal and irresponsible. "We Don't Serve Teens" focuses on the "social sources"--parents of other teens, older siblings and friends--from whom most teens who drink get their alcohol.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 10:45:14 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Hot and Bothered! ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK -- As the temperature rises and the risk for heat stroke increases, people should be aware of how their bodies are handling the heat. Minimizing the stress of heat on your body by staying hydrated and spending more time in an air-conditioned environment will keep you cool and healthy throughout the summer months.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 10:33:49 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ To Stretch Those Mental Muscles, Try A Crossword Puzzle! ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com)-Just as exercise keeps the body healthy and strong, the mind can also use rigorous training and practice to help one stay sharp.
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        <title><![CDATA[ Why It’s Important To Learn About Cerebral Palsy Today ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com)-We all know the importance of making sure a child is healthy, but parents may not be aware of the signs and symptoms of major developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy (CP). CP, the most common cause of motor disability in childhood, is a group of disorders that affects a person’s ability to move and keep his or her balance and posture.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 10:19:34 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Beyond Fashion: Why You Gotta Wear Shades ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK -- Cheap sunglasses may cost you less, but are they just as likely to protect against the effects of harmful UV rays as expensive sunglasses? 
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        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 10:07:04 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Exercising in the City? Don't Get Exhaust-ed; Take It Inside ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - NEW YORK -- As environmentalists have pointed out, it can be as dangerous to be outdoors behind a city bus -- walking or bicycling -- as it is to be in front of one. All the exhaust and smoke -- even when they have been reduced by clean-air technology -- can damage a person's health. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 10:02:20 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Sizzle In Your Swimsuit This Summer ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - You don't have to suffer the summer doldrums this year. There's still plenty of time to start a routine to shape up for the season so you'll be sizzling with self-confidence at your neighbor's pool party or just soaking up the rays, in moderation, in the privacy of your own yard. Using these small steps can add up to big results in six weeks or less. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 09:55:21 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Lung Cancer Patients Can Tolerate Post-Surgery Exercise, and Can Benefit from It ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - DURHAM, N.C. -- Patients who have undergone surgical procedures for the removal of lung cancer can tolerate and benefit from exercise regimens started just a month after surgery, according to a new study led by researchers at the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center.  ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[ It’s Different For Men:The Men’s Weight-Loss Strategy for Health, Wealth, and Sexual Vitality ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - About the Book: With 65% of American men overweight, men clearly need a different solution than the diet plans and weight loss programs that are tailored for women.  Being overweight affects men much differently than women – and men need an answer that speaks directly to their need for a simple, easy-to-follow plan. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 17:04:26 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Myanmar Cyclone Survivors Face New Challenges ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - WASHINGTON, -- As tropical storms continue to batter the affected area of the Irrawaddy delta, survivors of Cyclone Nargis are vulnerable to diseases and other severe problems. Many survivors still need assistance, as exposure to the foul weather and malnutrition are creating an increasingly dire situation. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 15:18:28 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Cyberbullying: What to Do If It Happens to Your Teen ]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[  (HealthNewsDigest.com) - SAN DIEGO, -- Cyberbullying, using the Internet, cell phones, or another type of communication technology to hurt or embarrass others, is an increasingly common problem among today's youth.  In a recent study conducted by the National Crime Prevention Council and Harris Interactive Inc., more than 43% of teens ages 13-17 have experienced cyberbullying within the past year. ]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[ FDA Takes Action against Cream Cheese Companies, Executives ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the shut down of cream cheese and seafood operations at Lifeway Foods, Inc. and its subsidiary, LFI Enterprises, Inc., both Illinois companies, until they are found compliant with food-safety laws. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 11:31:23 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ Drug Ads Should Include 1-800 Number to Report Harmful Side Effects ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Washington, DC–Consumers Union calls on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to move forward and require television advertisements for prescription drugs to include a toll-free number and a website address to report serious side effects, in testimony before the agency’s Risk Communication Advisory Committee today.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 11:18:07 PST</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[ FDA Shuts Down Seafood Processing Company, Requires Products Be Recalled ]]></title>
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(HealthNewsDigest.com) - The company, under a different name, had manufactured dried smoked catfish steaks and other smoked seafood products and had been subject to a consent decree of permanent injunction requiring it to develop and implement an adequate Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan for its fish and fishery products.  The firm had not developed this plan.  The company cannot restart manufacturing until they have implemented an FDA-approved HACCP plan.
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        <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 11:07:17 PST</pubDate>
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