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  1. Pregnant or breastfeeding? FDA says don't take Nzu, remedy for morning sickness. Problems with arsenic and lead. More http://bit.ly/5PpbiH
  2. FDA recalls Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets 100 count with EZ open cap because of trace chemicals that sicken users. http://bit.ly/5JBuhQ
  3. Diabetes may lower HDL, "good" cholesterol, but niacin, a drug that raises HDL levels, might restore the benefit. http://bit.ly/7H15Ww
  4. Harry and David recalls shelled raw hazelnuts sold at Medford, Ore. store with potential salmonella.
  5. Just in! H1N1 nasal and injectable vaccines available at Gateway Physician. Call me to set up appointment at 314-822-9997. Cost $20.
  6. Thanks for the swine flu retweet @herbnmaid.
  7. 800,000 kids' swine flu shots recalled; not strong enuf. No need to revaccinate. Problem is pre-filled syringes. http://bit.ly/4ZqqLf
  8. Studies: Bone drugs like Fosamax and Actonel may help prevent breast cancer. http://bit.ly/4RnAvm
  9. RT @StAndrewsSenior: Elderly people with drinking problems consume significantly more alcohol than their younger counterparts, new resea ...
  10. Antidepressants (Paxil) may make people less neurotic. Can also make patients more extroverted. http://bit.ly/59IOWz
  11. Study: Ibuprofen can shrink enlarged prostate, cut bathroom trips overnight. Call ur doc or set appointment with me to discuss 707-4280.
  12. MRSA drug-resistant bacteria infections rose by 90 percent since '99. Can be traced to schools and fitness centers. http://bit.ly/86oWKd
  13. More new recs: Pap smears not needed before age 21. Then every other year if paps are normal for 20-year-olds. http://bit.ly/8d03W4
  14. Per US task force, women w/o risk factors don't need mammograms until 50. Questions? Call ur doc or DM me. http://bit.ly/3hXktP
  15. Want to stop your teen's smoking? Combination of Zyban and monetary rewards worked better than medication or rewards alone, in a new study.
  16. Overweight teens have higher risk of mulitple sclerosis. Obesity at age 18 doubles a woman's risk of MS. http://bit.ly/1oajVk
  17. Think twice about that juicy steak, guys. Men who eat lots of red or processed meat at higher risk for prostate cancer. http://bit.ly/2Slb2G
  18. Study shows eating fruit salad has more antioxidant power than fruit eaten separately. The theory is a mix brings out best in all fruits.
  19. 1 in 5 kids lacks enuf Vit D, which prevents weak bone, infection, diabetes, cancer. Get 15 mins sun a day w/o sunblock. http://bit.ly/17lSP
  20. Parents of college kids, beware H1N1 flu and pneumonia. Infirmaries don't follow up like moms. Kid not getting better? MUST see a good doc.