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Health Highlights: May 7, 2009

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Health News

	Swine Flu Cases Still Up, But U.S. Officials Are Guardedly Optimistic
	The CDC also points to encouraging signs in Mexico, thought to be the outbreak's source

	Smoking Packs a Tougher Wallop for Women
	Research suggests greater female susceptibility to carcinogens

	More Low-Income Kids Are Getting Vaccinated
	The immunization gap between wealthier, poorer children is shrinking, study finds

	Stopping Antidepressants Boosts Risk of PMS Relapse
	Women with most severe symptoms, on drugs for shortest time most affected, study finds

	Delivering Chemo Directly Into Brain Tumors Shows Promise
	Survival times for those with malignant gliomas increased, study found

FDA Adds New Label Warnings to Over-the-Counter Painkillers

Acetaminophen, NSAIDs can cause liver or stomach illness in certain situations, officials warn.

Smoking, Hypertension Each Account for 1 in 5 U.S. Deaths

Prevention efforts 'have run out of steam,' expert says.

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