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Cholesterol: Junk food now can hurt you laterThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:31AMYoung adults out there, take note: The occasional Big Mac, slice of pizza or ice cream cookie binge may be fine — but you'd be wise not to make a habit out of it.

Medical journal questions sale of diet pill MeridiaThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:31AMEditors of a top medical journal call Meridia "another flawed diet pill" and question whether it should stay on the market as a study shows it raises the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with heart problems.

Success stops drug trial: Apixaban prevents stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who are unsuitable for warfarinThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:23AMThe data monitoring committee of the AVERROES study, seeing overwhelming evidence of the success of apixaban in the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who are unsuitable for the conventional treatment of warfarin, has recommended early termination of this study. The decision came after repeated review and careful consideration of all efficacy and safety data.

New olive oil shop opens downtownThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:22AMDowntown Stillwater is known for its antiques, old charm and boutique shops.

Obituaries - Aug. 13, 2010Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:21AMRhodanna C. Brokaw, 60, former Greenwich resident most recently of Hawthorne, N.Y., died on Aug. 3, 2010. Brokaw was born on Jan. 27, 1950 to Dr. August and Dorothy Kymmel in New York, N.Y. She worked as a bookkeeper/accountant for various companies in White Plains, N.Y., and Greenwich.

Study finds that cancer-causing gene crucial in stem cell developmentThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:17AMA research team at the University of Georgia has shown for the first time that a gene called Myc, which is traditionally thought of as a cancer-causing gene, may be far more important in the development and persistence of stem cells than was known before.

TRIO: Art Saves LivesThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:17AM09/02/2010 Currently on display at Easy Street Cafe is an intimate exhibition entitled "TRIO: Art Saves Lives" presenting highlights from Beth Kendrick's and Suzy and Mark Markowitt's shows this past winter at SPA Gallery. Kendrick, who lives in Waitsfield, is an accomplished professional artist and Suzy and Mark Markowitt, Warren, have been her students for seven years.

LipoScience to Present at Robert W. Baird & Co. Healthcare ConferenceThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:15AMRALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LipoScience to present

Tough Challenges Faced By London's NHS In Drive To Improve Quality And Increase SavingsThursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:13AMA report by the NHS Confederation's London Relations Programme published outlines the significant challenges faced by the capital's health service. It says tough decisions will need to be taken if London's healthcare is to continue to improve during the financial downturn. The paper Capital challenge: improving healthcare in London highlights particular issues around health inequalities and ...