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Human blood vessels grown in mice
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:59:43 -0000
Scientists have used human cells to grow new blood vessels in a mouse for the first time, a US journal reports.
Alzheimer's drug trial 'promise'
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:31:04 -0000
A drug once used to treat hayfever "improves" symptoms in patients with Alzheimer's disease, research suggests.
Kenyans reject circumcision plan
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:44:51 -0000
Elders from Kenya's Luo community reject a government plan to promote circumcision to stem HIV/Aids.
Scan 'detects obsessive disorder'
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:58:19 -0000
A brain scan could help identify those at risk of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), say scientists.
Vomiting dummy for medic training
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:25:27 -0000
Medical students train on a dummy which can vomit and sweat and moves and feels like a real patient.
US set to overturn HIV travel ban
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:46:56 -0000
The US Senate votes to lift a long-standing ban on allowing HIV-positive visitors to enter the US.

NYT > Health

Rise Seen in Medical Efforts to Treat the Very Old
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:42:59 -0000
Some doctors are hailing surgery for centenarians, but others say such procedures can be wasteful and barbaric.
The New Old Age: On Long-Term Care Insurance
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:23:09 -0000
Vincent A. Russo responded to readers’ questions about long-term care insurance.

CNN.com - Health

Man counted calories, watched 40 pounds go
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:51:22 -0400
Sujit Bhattacharya knew he felt sluggish and had trouble putting on his socks and shoes. One day, when he tried on a pair of size 30 shorts, his wife pointed out that they fit only under his belly. But it took bad news from his doctor, and a hard time from friends, to motivate him to get to a healthier weight.

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