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Today's News Flashes

4/16/08

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Alzheimer’s: Vitamin for Longer Life
Taking high doses of vitamin E appears to extend the life of people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Childhood Obesity Linked to Sleep Apnea
Sixteen percent of children in the United States are considered obese or overweight, a figure that has tripled since 1980.

Clearing the air on ‘Chemofog’
Between 20 percent and 30 percent of chemotherapy patients report temporary memory problems, termed “chemofog” or “chemobrain.”

Antiepileptic Drugs for Brain Tumors
Patients with brain tumors are often prescribed antiepileptic medications, even if they’ve never had a seizure; but a new review of studies reveals these drugs, which often have serious side effects, may not effectively prevent seizures.

Exercise to Beat Cancer Fatigue
Chemotherapy and other cancer treatments can leave patients feeling weary and fatigued -- both mentally and physically.

FREE VIDEO: Fast Back Pain Relief
No more aching back! A new, minimally invasive procedure provides the same relief for back pain as traditional, painful treatment that takes months to recover from.