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Chronic fatigue syndrome linked to childhood trauma
(AFP)
 AFP - Childhood trauma, including sexual abuse, emotional abuse and emotional neglect, was linked to a six-fold risk increase for chronic fatigue syndrome in adults, in a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
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Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 5, 2009
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of CenterWatch:
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Obesity Linked to Ovarian Cancer
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Obese postmenopausal women who
have never used hormone replacement therapy may face an increased risk of
ovarian cancer, compared to normal-weight women, a new study suggests.
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Diabetes Epidemic Now Poses Challenges for Nursing Homes
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- More and more people with
diabetes are living to older ages, thanks to medical advances. But the
long-term facilities, such as nursing homes, that care for aging Americans
may not be ready for the additional challenges that come with treating
patients with diabetes.
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Viagra May Shield Heart From Blood Pressure Damage
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) --
Tests in mouse hearts show that sildenafil, the key ingredient in Viagra,
may shield hearts from damage caused by high blood pressure, a new study
suggests.
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Shaping good health as teens outgrow pediatrician
(AP)
AP - Ever watched a teen skulk in the corner of a toddler-packed pediatrician's waiting room, obviously wishing to be anywhere else?
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Scientists find a gene that makes cancer spread
(Reuters)
Reuters - A single gene appears to play a crucial role in deadly breast cancers, increasing the chances the cancer will spread and making it resistant to chemotherapy, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
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MySpace is research place for busybody 'Dr. Meg'
(AP)
AP - Many teenagers cleaned up their MySpace profiles, deleting mentions of sex and booze and boosting privacy settings, if they got a single cautionary e-mail from a busybody named "Dr. Meg." The e-mail was sent by Dr. Megan Moreno, lead researcher of a study of lower-income kids that she says shows how parents and other adults can encourage safer Internet use.
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Nursing industry desperate to find new hires
(AP)
 AP - Please, please accept a high-paying job with us. In fact, just swing by for an interview and we'll give you a chance to win cash and prizes.
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Danny's heart: College swimmer faces mortality
(AP)
 AP - This time, when the lanky young man stepped into the pool, his chest was tight. His muscles ached. He pushed off to take his first strokes, and grimaced at the pain.
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