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    • March 11, 2010

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        Older Americans Who Report Good Health More Likely to Be Sexually Active…and Sexual Activity Offers Health Benefits, Study Says »

        Healthier people are more likely to be sexually active as they get older, says this examination of two American studies on aging.
        However, almost half of older, sexually active adults have at least one “bothersome” sexual problem and one-third report two problems. Physicians rarely address sexual concerns in older adults—particularly in women.
        The reason physicians talk to [...]

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        Lying on Purpose, Lying by Omitting … Lies Put Patients at Risk »

        Lying to your doctor — regardless of the reason — can mean you don’t get needed care or you don’t have the kind of working relationship you want with your physician.

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      Cancer Is “Not the Killer of 20 Years Ago”

      News/Commentary
      Cancer is many diseases but, in general, is associated with aging. Risks go up with time.
      In a study of cancer deaths, taking age into account, cancer deaths declined among men by 21% since 1990. For women, cancer deaths are down 12% since 1991.
      That is significant progress but there remains significantly more work to do. The [...]

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      Light to Moderate Drinking Does Not Appear to Cause Weight Gain in Women 40 and Up

      Does drinking lead to weight gain for women, free of major diseases and at normal weight, at 40 and the years afterward?
      This study of close to 20,000 women aged 38.9 and older tracked women for eight years, using surveys the participants completed (self-report) about their body weights and alcoholic consumptions.
      Archives of Internal Medicine
      “The obesity epidemic [...]

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      Researchers Find Possible Link Between Genes Types and Diet Success »

      Before you get excited about this, the sample size was very, very small—101 women—and limited to Caucasian women. The study, conducted at Stanford University, did not identify which genes might be involved, either. However, other studies have suggested that there may be some connection of this kind.

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      Food Poisoning May Be Four Times More Common Than Estimated…Here’s How You Can Tell If You Have It »

      When is it “just a bug?” When is it food poisoning? A new consumer research report says the true costs of health-related, food-borne illnesses are four times higher than USDA estimates, coming in at $152 billion each year if you count medical costs, lost wages and lost productivity.

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      • Parents Still Worry About Vaccine Problems But Most Listen to Children’s Doctors’ Advice
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      • One Congressman, Jim Bunning, R-Ky, Blocks a Fix on Draconian Medicare Cuts to Physicians
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        British Young Adults Do Know How to Talk About Sex…Until… »

        This is a large study, sponsored by the British government. It polled more than 1,200 15-24 year-olds. It appears that, when talking about prior sexual activity, this age group considers honesty a measure of the seriousness of, and the future of, that relationship. Disclosing that would involve agreeing on what “having sex” means, which may not be as clear in the U. S.

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    • You, The Patient

      New Diabetes Test Offers Bonus…Also Better Predictor of Heart Disease and Stroke Risks »

      A just-released research report shows that a newer diabetes test is more reliable and also is a better predictor of heart disease and stroke.

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    • Friends & Families

      Being Happy May Be Good for Your Physical Heart, Study Says »

      This study examines the role of emotions in protecting or provoking heart disease in individuals. This study should prompt more work.

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      • “The Chemistry Between Them…”
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      Resources Can Help Parents Help Kids with Learning Disabilities »

      Find general advice and specific resources for parents who are trying to help a child who has learning differences or disabilities.

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      • Choking on Foods and Toys Are Leading Cause of Death In Kids Three and Younger
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      • Calorie Counts in Fast Food Restaurants Help Parents Make Better Choices, Study Says
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      • Parent Alert: Vicks DayQuil Cold and Flu Product Recalled by Company
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    • Books

      Two New Books Lead Readers Through the Birth and Growth of Social Networks »

      New York Review of Books offers reviews of The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius, and Betrayal, by Ben Mezrich; and Stealing MySpace: The Battle to Control the Most Popular Website in America, by Julia Angwin.

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