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                  as of Thu, 09 Feb 2006 11:59:41 GMT

    Annual Cancer Deaths in the U.S. Fall (AP)

AP - The war on cancer may have reached a dramatic turning point: For
 the first time in more than 70 years, annual cancer deaths in the
 United States have fallen.

    FDA Report Details 25 ADHD Drug Deaths (AP)

AP - New warning labels may be required on drugs for attention deficit
 hyperactivity disorder following the deaths of 25 people who died after
 beginning treatment with the increasingly popular medicines.

    Drug Ends Spread of AIDS From Mom to Child (AP)

AP - The drug nevirapine prevents the spread of the AIDS virus from
 mother to child time after time, a new study suggests, challenging
 earlier findings.

    McDonald's Says Fries Have More Trans Fats (AP)

AP - McDonald's french fries just got fatter -- by nutritional
 measurement. The world's largest restaurant chain said Wednesday its
 fries contain a third more trans fats than it previously knew, citing
 results of a new testing method it began using in December.

    Herb Not Effective for Enlarged Prostate (AP)

AP - A popular herbal pill used by millions of men doesn't reduce the
 frequent urge to go to the bathroom or other annoying symptoms of an
 enlarged prostate, a rigorous new study concludes.

    Limited Access to Exercise Facilities Fueling Childhood Obesity
     Epidemic (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Lack of access to
 exercise facilities, particularly in low-income areas, is one force
 that's driving the obesity epidemic that's endangering America's
 children.

    New Stroke Drug Could Reach More Victims (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- A new drug for the
 emergency treatment of stroke provided a slight but significant
 improvement over existing therapy in an international study designed to
 be a step toward bringing the medication to market.

    Botox Shots Help Kids With Cerebral Palsy (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- When given in
 combination with physical therapy, Botox injections can help strengthen
 weak muscles and possibly restore normal movement in children with
 cerebral palsy, researchers report.

    Poor Mood May Mean Missed Check-ups (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Feeling anxious or
 depressed can block elderly people from going for routine check-ups and
 other preventive care, a new study suggests.

    Breakdown of Deaths by Specific Cancers (AP)

AP - Here is a look at the most common cancers and the deaths they
 caused in 2003.

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