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Health - October 23, 2009
Finding could be good news for those with hepatitis C, researchers say
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Liver Cells Made to Order
Health - October 15, 2009
Stem cell breakthrough may lead to better treatments, researchers say
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Transplant Patients Should Be Monitored for Ear Infection
Health - October 6, 2009
Transplantation failure can result from symptomless otitis media, research finds
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Gene Linked to Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
Health - September 8, 2009
Screening for the variation could help identify risk factors early on, researchers say
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FDA Investigating Weight-Loss Drug Over Reports of Liver Damage
Health - August 25, 2009
32 cases reported since orlistat came on market in 1999
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Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk
Health - August 7, 2009
Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers
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Gut Hormone Could be Key to Blood Sugar
Health - August 5, 2009
Lab study may point to new direction for diabetes treatment
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Top Hepatitis C Treatments Equally Effective
Health - July 22, 2009
Landmark assessment also finds treating early helps prevent liver failure
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If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next?
Health - July 2, 2009
Other options, available and in the pipeline, could plug a Percocet-Vicodin gap, experts say
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Alcohol-Related Ills Increasing Worldwide
Health - June 25, 2009
One in 25 deaths is drinking-related, study finds
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Genetic Links to Rare Liver Disease Found
Health - June 10, 2009
Understanding primary biliary cirrhosis may lead to new treatments, researchers say
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FDA Report Urges Tougher Acetaminophen Warning
Health - May 28, 2009
The risk of overdose, and potential liver damage, is still too high, agency says
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FDA Recalls Dietary Supplements Tied to 1 Death, Liver Damage
Health - May 1, 2009
Hydroxycut products are sold as fat-burners, energy boosters, agency says
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FDA Adds New Label Warnings to Over-the-Counter Painkillers
Health - April 28, 2009
Acetaminophen, NSAIDs can cause liver or stomach illness in certain situations, officials warn
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4 Experimental Treatments for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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January W. Payne
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Health - April 14, 2009
Actos, Avandia, metformin, and vitamins C and E are among possible treatments for fatty liver disease.
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Health Buzz: Hundreds Exposed to TB and Other Health News
Health - April 13, 2009
Plus, a 10-week workout plan and tips for preventing fatty liver disease.
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: 5 Tips for Treatment, Prevention
By
January W. Payne
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Health - April 10, 2009
What fatty liver disease is and how diet, exercise—and maybe even alcohol—can minimize symptoms.
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Common Industrial Chemicals May Not Boost Cancer Risk
Health - April 8, 2009
Use of PFOA, PFOS as additives is already being phased out, experts note
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Too Much Red Meat May Shorten Lifespan
Health - March 23, 2009
Major study finds an effect, but critics say meat offers important nutrients
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Progress Reported Against Gene Involved in Hepatitis C
Health - March 18, 2009
Finding could lead to new treatments for the disease, researchers say
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Ethnicity May Drive Response to Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Health - March 4, 2009
Study says blacks less likely to have high triglycerides than whites, Hispanics
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Drinking Raises Cancer Risk for Middle-Age Women
Health - February 24, 2009
Even one drink a day poses danger, large study finds
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Liver Cirrhosis May Also Harm Brain, Heart
Health - February 17, 2009
Inflammation may be the common link, study shows
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Genes Help Cancer-Linked Viruses Elude Immune System
Health - February 10, 2009
Pathogens such as HPV tweak their DNA to escape detection, study suggests
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Problems Tied to Obesity Also Seem to Affect Sleep
Health - January 23, 2009
Studies find three separate links with sleep apnea
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