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Rally over hospital closure worry

Written on February 11, 2012 by Editor - Health News

11 February 2012 Last updated at 07:06 ET About 150 campaigners march in Llanelli in support of Prince Philip Hospital Campaigners opposed to changes at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli have staged what they call a “stop the closure” march … Continue reading →

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Cannabis users double crash risk

Written on February 11, 2012 by Editor - Health News

9 February 2012 Last updated at 20:51 ET Cannabis can impair a driver’s ability to respond to potential dangers, research shows Drivers who use cannabis up to three hours before driving are twice as likely to cause a collision as … Continue reading →

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Prostate Size May Be Clue to Severity of Cancer (HealthDay)

Written on February 11, 2012 by Editor - Health News

FRIDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) — The size of a man’s prostate gland may help doctors predict the severity of his prostate cancer, according to a new study. Researchers from the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tenn., found smaller prostates … Continue reading →

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Smoking May Up Cancer Risk in Barrett’s Esophagus Patients (HealthDay)

Written on February 11, 2012 by Editor - Health News

FRIDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) — People with the condition called Barrett’s esophagus who are smokers may have double the risk of developing esophageal cancer, a new study warns. These people also have twice the risk of developing advanced precancerous … Continue reading →

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For pregnant women with cancer, chemo possible (AP)

Written on February 11, 2012 by Editor - Health News

LONDON – Researchers have encouraging news for women who find themselves in a very frightening situation: having cancer while pregnant. Studies suggest that these women can be treated almost the same as other cancer patients are, with minimal risk to … Continue reading →

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Smoking May Up Cancer Risk in Barrett’s Esophagus Patients (HealthDay)

Written on February 11, 2012 by Editor - Health News

FRIDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) — People with the condition called Barrett’s esophagus who are smokers may have double the risk of developing esophageal cancer, a new study warns. These people also have twice the risk of developing advanced precancerous … Continue reading →

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For pregnant women with cancer, chemo possible (AP)

Written on February 11, 2012 by Editor - Health News

LONDON – Researchers have encouraging news for women who find themselves in a very frightening situation: having cancer while pregnant. Studies suggest that these women can be treated almost the same as other cancer patients are, with minimal risk to … Continue reading →

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Nearly 1 in 20 US adults over 50 have fake knees (AP)

Written on February 11, 2012 by Editor - Health News

CHICAGO – Nearly 1 in 20 Americans older than 50 have artificial knees, or more than 4 million people, according to the first national estimate showing how common these replacement joints have become in an aging population. Doctors know the … Continue reading →

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Hungarian home birth advocate looses appeal (AP)

Written on February 11, 2012 by Editor - Health News

BUDAPEST, Hungary – A Hungarian obstetrician known for promoting home births lost an appeal Friday against her two-year prison sentence for malpractice. Budapest’s Court of Appeals also banned Dr. Agnes Gereb from working in her profession for the next 10 … Continue reading →

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Hungarian home birth advocate looses appeal (AP)

Written on February 11, 2012 by Editor - Health News

BUDAPEST, Hungary – A Hungarian obstetrician known for promoting home births lost an appeal Friday against her two-year prison sentence for malpractice. Budapest’s Court of Appeals also banned Dr. Agnes Gereb from working in her profession for the next 10 … Continue reading →

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