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February 9, 2010
Tanning Bed Regulation Heats Up
FDA, lawmakers want to limit UV ray exposure, improve warning labels  

Women More Likely to Fail Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation
Catheter ablation performed more often in men with fewer complications, study finds 

Drug May Ease Cognitive Effects of Huntington's
Small study reports improvement in thinking skills  

Gastric Banding Most Effective for Obese Teens
Study found those who had it lost much more weight than peers who tried lifestyle changes 

Genes Play Role in Prognosis With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
Age, gender, genetics affect odds of remaining recurrence-free, research shows 

Drinking Milk While Pregnant May Lower Kids' MS Risk
Finding suggests that the effect of vitamin D begins in the womb, expert says  

ICU Patients at Risk for Rare Heart Rhythm Problem
Experts warn of Torsade de Pointes in new scientific statement 

Inflammatory Bowel Ups Risk for Blood Clots
Doctors should consider preventive measures, study suggests 

Medicare Cost-Saving Moves Can Backfire
Upping payments for bladder biopsies done in doctor's office boosted overall spending, study found 

Paxil Blocks Tamoxifen, Lowers Survival Odds Against Breast Cancer
Patients should avoid taking the two drugs together, researchers say  

Too Many With End-Stage Dementia Get Feeding Tubes
Study found larger, for-profit hospitals more likely to insert them 

FDA Seeks Reduction in Radiation From Medical Scans
Unnecessary exposure from CT scans and fluoroscopes may increase cancer risk, officials say  

Mom's Lifestyle in Early Pregnancy Affects Baby's Size
Smoking, low folic acid, high blood pressure restrict fetal growth, study finds  

Crestor Approval Expanded For People Without High Cholesterol
As a preventive for heart disease 



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