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They’re Cute, But Baby Chicks Can Harbor Salmonella

05/30/2012 majac Your Health Matters

WEDNESDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — Few things are harder for a youngster to resist touching than a cuddly baby chick. But a new U.S. government study has bad news for parents — those adorable little chicks may harbor salmonella bacteria.

More Families Seek Kidney Donations on Facebook

05/30/2012 majac Your Health Matters

WEDNESDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — More patients and families are using Facebook to seek kidney donations, but it’s not clear if doing do improves the chances of obtaining a donor organ, a new study finds.

Personalized Blood Pressure Therapy May Help Diabetics

05/30/2012 majac Your Health Matters

WEDNESDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — Aggressive efforts to control blood pressure in people with diabetes may be leading to overtreatment with blood pressure drugs in some patients, a new study suggests.

U.S. Program Targets Antipsychotic Drug Use in Nursing Homes

05/30/2012 majac Your Health Matters

WEDNESDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health officials said Wednesday that they’re hoping to reduce the use of antipsychotic drugs among nursing home residents by 15 percent before year’s end.

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Pre-op Treatments Boost Survival for Esophageal Cancer Patients: Study

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WEDNESDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — Patients with esophageal cancer who receive chemotherapy and radiation before surgery have better outcomes, Dutch researchers report.

Humans Can Sniff Out Old Age in Others, Study Shows

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WEDNESDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — How old do you think you smell? A new study suggests that humans possess the ability to judge whether a person has reached their senior years just by sniffing their body odor.

Obesity May Raise Odds for Painful Leg Condition

05/30/2012 majac Your Health Matters

WEDNESDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — The health risks associated with being overweight and obese are well publicized, but new research may add another condition to this list: leg lymphedema, pain and swelling due to blockage of the lymph nodes in the groin area.

Summer’s Heat May Enflame Hives

05/30/2012 majac Your Health Matters

WEDNESDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — Nearly one in four people develops hives at some time or another, and they can be triggered by hot summer weather.

Scientists Map the Tomato’s Genome

05/30/2012 majac Your Health Matters

WEDNESDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — Scientists who were the first to fully sequence the tomato genome say their achievement is a critical step toward improving its yield, nutrition, disease resistance, taste and color.

Brave New World of Genetics Requires Safeguards, Experts Say

05/30/2012 majac Your Health Matters

WEDNESDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — Advancements in human genetic research could lead to improved patient care, but safeguards are needed to protect against the misuse of people’s genetic data, the American Heart Association says.

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Health Highlights: May 30, 2012

05/30/2012 majac Your Health Matters

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

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FDA Warns of Fake Version of ADHD Drug Adderall

05/30/2012 majac Your Health Matters

WEDNESDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) — A counterfeit version of the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug Adderall, sold online, contains the wrong active ingredients, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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