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December 2005 Audio Reports False Positives Not Uncommon in Chest X-Rays 12/30/2005 Chest X-rays can sometimes catch signs of lung cancer in its early stages. However, false positive x-rays can be a cause of needless concern. Focus
On Stopping Drunk Driving, Not Just During Holidays, But Year Round 12/23/2005 Drunk Driving gets a lot of attention during the Holidays, but it needs to be a year-long priority. Tight
Glucose Control Helps Prevent Heart Disease in Type 1 Diabetes 12/23/2005 The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial has shown that proper insulin levels through intensive glucose control lower the risk for diabetes. Study
Shows Child's Weight Can Be Influenced by Mother During Pregnancy 12/23/2005 A new study shows that a child's weight may be influenced by the mother even before the child is born. Good
News Found in "2005 Monitoring the Future Report" 12/20/2005 According to a survey, alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use decreased in 8th, 10th, and 12th graders in 2005. Pancreatic
Cancer Risk Indentified in Male Smokers with Insulin Resistance 12/15/2005 A new study led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute shows that male smokers with elevated insulin levels — measured after an overnight fast — were twice as likely to develop pancreatic cancer as men with the lowest levels. "Mighty
Mouse" Lives: Scientists Develop Fearless Mouse 12/15/2005 Researchers have found that by knocking out a gene in the brain, they can create a mouse that is not bothered by situations that would ordinarily trigger instinctive or learned fear responses. Making
Minorities Aware of Clinicial Research a Goal at NIH Clinical Center 12/08/2005 Making minorities aware of Clinical Research is a goal for the NIH Clinical Center. Sleep
Apnea: More Common Than You Might Think! 12/08/2005 Sleep apnea is much more common than first thought, with 10% or more of middle aged adults being affected. Agricultural
Workers At Increased Risk for Infection by Animal Flu Viruses 12/02/2005 According to a study supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, people who work with and around pigs have a markedly increased risk of infection by flu viruses that infect pigs. This is a cause for concern due to the fact that pigs can be infected by flu viruses from swine, birds, and humans — making them a virtual virus "mixing bowl." Campaign
Focuses on Teen Awarness of HIV/Drug Abuse Link 12/02/2005 The National Institute on Drug Abuse has unveiled a new public awareness campaign that targets teens. They call it "Drug Abuse and HIV: Learn the Link", because research shows that a significant portion of young people aren't concerned about becoming infected with HIV.
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