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    Body image, not menopause, causes lack of desire (Reuters)

Reuters - Women who lose their sexual desire as they age may not be the
 victims of hormonal changes but may be reacting to their own body
 image, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.

    Bird flu spreads further in Asia (Reuters)

Reuters - Three Asian nations reported more outbreaks of bird flu in
 poultry on Thursday, a day after health experts unveiled a $1 billion
 global plan to halt the spread of the virus.

    OTC painkillers relieve muscle pain (Reuters)

Reuters - Use of the painkiller acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol
 or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or the combination of
 the two are equally effective for treating pain after musculoskeletal
 injuries, a study shows.

    Sleep apnea doubles risk of stroke, death - study (Reuters)

Reuters - The common form of sleep apnea, in which the throat closes off
 throughout the night, at least doubles the risk of stroke or death, a
 study released on Wednesday showed.

    Test predicts effective brain cancer treatment (Reuters)

Reuters - California researchers say they can now identify the 800 to
 2,000 people in the United States who will respond to treatment against
 an aggressive form of brain cancer, a study released on Wednesday
 showed.

    Scientists Uncover Protein's Weight-Loss Secrets (HealthDay)

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 8 (HealthDay News) -- A study of
 protein-munching rats shows that a low-carb diet sparks a chain of
 biological events that ultimately curbs hunger.

    Gonorrhea Rates Fall but Other STDs Rise (AP)

AP - Gonorrhea has fallen to the lowest level on record in the United
 States, while the rates of other sexually transmitted diseases --
 syphilis and chlamydia -- are on the rise, federal health officials
 said Tuesday.

    Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 9, 2005 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials,
 courtesy of CenterWatch:

    Ritalin May Ease Autism-Linked Hyperactivity (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Ritalin, commonly used
 to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also shows
 promise in the treatment of hyperactivity in children with autism and
 related pervasive developmental disorders, according to a preliminary
 study.

    Drugmakers expect hit from Medicare drug plan (Reuters)

Reuters - The new prescription drug benefit for U.S. Medicare
 beneficiaries is likely to hurt drug makers in the long term as
 insurers, pharmacies and elderly groups offering the plans seek greater
 discounts, top pharmaceutical executives said this week.

    Health Tip: Radon Gas Is Minimal In Open Air (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- In high levels, radon, a colorless,
 odorless, radioactive gas, can cause lung cancer.

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