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November 7, 2009
Singing in Pregnancy May Be Harder Work
As hormones increase, so does the need to exert more pressure from the lungs, researchers say 

Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
Check out pharmacy, clinic and government programs, expert says 

Poor Restroom Cleaning Causes Cruise-Ship Sickness
Baby changing tables cleaned less often than toilet seats, study finds 

Early Relapse of MS May Mean Fewer Issues Later
Short-term limitations seem to wane as years go by, researcher says 

New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study
Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say 

Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps
Study suggests differences in patient preparation and doctor fatigue play a role  

Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving
Improved pedestrian routes and formation of walking groups pay off, study finds 

Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right
Adequate shuteye is linked to healthier food choices in study 

Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At
After witnessing a sneeze, people worry more about flu, heart attacks, accidents and crime, study finds  

Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns
Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests  

Thyroid Cancer Higher in Volcanic Areas
Study finds exposure to toxic compounds may explain the increased cases 

Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick?
Study ties poor supervisors to higher odds for heart attack 

Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can't Get It
CDC says 38 million doses now available, with 8 million more due next week  

Istodax Approved for Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
It's a disfiguring cancer affecting the skin  



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