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Julie Rose for NPRNuclear Radiation Worries? There's A Pill For That WFAE
()Fear turns out be a very good thing for certain businesses. When North Korea or Iran mentions the word "nuclear," orders pour in to NukePills.com — a Web site that sells potassium iodide. The government also stockpiles this FDA-approved drug.
Giving Thanks For Some Means Being Ready For Life's End
Advocates for advance directives urge families to talk about the end of life at Thanksgiving.
()Mammograms And Beyond For Detecting Breast Cancer
For now, mammography is the best bet for detecting breast cancer, but there's room for improvement.
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FDA Ask Questions About Meridia Weight-Loss Pill()
November 23, 2009 The agency says preliminary data show more reports of serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and strokes, in high-risk patients taking Meridia compared with those on a placebo.
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U.S. Sees Ties Between Chinese Drywall, Corrosion()
November 23, 2009 The federal government said it has found a "strong association" between problematic imported Chinese drywall and corrosion of pipes and wires, a conclusion that supports complaints by thousands of homeowners over the last year.
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When Your Boss Wants Your DNA()
November 23, 2009 The University of Akron said it could ask new workers for a DNA sample to run background checks. But an anti-discrimination law that went into full effect Nov. 21 prevents employers from requiring workers to share genetic information.
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Genetic Testing Reveals Devastating Illness()
November 23, 2009 Journalist Charles Sabine watched his father die from the degenerative illness Huntington's disease. After watching his brother struggle with the disease for years, Sabine decided to be tested. "Nothing that I've experienced compares with that test in terms of the terror that it inflicted on me," he says. Sabine says his young daughter does not have the Huntington's gene.
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Rolling The Dice On Mammograms()
November 21, 2009 Every 1,900 screenings for women in their 40s produces just one case in which cancer is discovered. But what if you're the one?
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Politics, Breast Health Have A Long History Together()
November 20, 2009 Meddling in medical recommendations is nothing new for politicians
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Evidence-Based Medicine: Hard For Some To Swallow()
November 20, 2009 Patients often find it difficult to base medical decisions on study results.
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Debating Benefits, Risks Of Routine Mammograms()
November 20, 2009 New guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend women start getting routine mammograms at age 50, not 40. Ira Flatow and guests take a closer look at the guidelines and what they mean for women's health.
Must-See Science: Videos From Science Friday
Talking Turkey About Holiday Stress()
November 20, 2009 The holiday season is here and for many that can mean a surge in stress. But what is stress exactly? Science Friday hit the streets of New York City to gauge stress levels and consulted with experts on the effects of stress and strategies for how to cope.
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Breast Cancer Advocates Not Buying New Guidelines()
November 19, 2009 Studies show that testing women in their 40s could save a small percentage of lives. But to some public health officials, it isn't worth the possible harm the excess testing causes. Cancer survivors and advocacy groups say the screening tool isn't perfect, but it's worth the risk.
