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U.S. parents think twice about sending kids to camp Friday, 3 Jul 2009

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Since its opening last week, camp counselors at New Jersey's Liberty Lake Day Camp disinfect door knobs, take the temperatures of children as they arrive and remind the campers not to share canned sodas.  Full Article

 
Wealth, disability factors in alcohol-longevity tie Friday, 3 Jul 2009 

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Moderate drinkers are wealthier, more educated and less likely to be disabled than teetotalers, which explains some, but not all, of the association between moderate alcohol consumption and longer life, according to a new study.  Full Article  

Social factors influence neighborhood asthma rates Friday, 3 Jul 2009 

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Childhood asthma is less common in neighborhoods with high economic potential and strong community vitality, new research shows.  Full Article  

focus of swine flu

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H1N1 flu may be a little less catching than seasonal flu, but seems better able to cause stomach upsets.  Full Article 

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Japan finds its first case of genetic mutation of new H1N1 flu virus that shows resistance to Tamiflu.  Full Article 

 
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The new strain of H1N1 flu followed the airline route map as it spread around the globe.  Full Article 

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Drugmaker Roche launches programme to ease access to Tamiflu for developing countries.  Full Article 

 

battle against tobacco

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Obama signs landmark law to regulate tobacco.  Full Article 

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China will ban smoking in all hospitals and medical facilities from 2011.  Full Article 

 
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Canada eyes ban on flavored tobacco aimed at youths.  Full Article 

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Muslim smokers worse than cows - Malaysia cleric.  Full Article 

 

Health Studies

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Too little sleep raises blood pressure risk  Full Article 

 
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"Eco-Atkins" diet lowers heart risks  Full Article 

 
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Experimental J&J drug works in resistant TB  Full Article 

 
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Nausea drug metoclopramide safe for fetus  Full Article 

 
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Breastfeeding lowers risk of multiple sclerosis relapse  Full Article 

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