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Economic Status Linked to Anxiety, Depression in Cancer
Women with low socioeconomic status who are diagnosed with breast cancer are likely to suffer higher levels of anxiety and depression than women with medium or high socioeconomic status, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in Cancer.

H1N1 Vaccination Still Highly Recommended
Despite H1N1 virus levels stabilizing, transmission remains an issue and vaccination continues to be an effective option for prevention of this potentially serious condition, according to a Feb. 5 press briefing by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

Few Women Taking Tamoxifen to Prevent Breast Cancer
Well below 1 percent of American women without a personal history of breast cancer have been taking tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer in the past decade, according to a report in the February issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

Financial Woes Add Anxiety to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Low- and middle-income women might benefit from psychosocial support, researchers say.

Older Moms More Apt to Have Autistic Child
Dad's age didn't matter unless father was older, mom much younger, study found.

Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 8, 2010

Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Higher blood sugar, insulin levels might cause cells to divide abnormally, researchers say.

3 Home Habits Help Youngsters Stay Slim
Eating together, limiting TV and getting enough sleep cut risk of obesity, study finds.

Cleaning Agent Tied to Parkinson's in Study
Trichloroethylene was widely used industrial solvent.

Drug Cures Osteoporosis in Mice
Experimental agent targets serotonin in the gut, triggering bone formation.

Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Aging
Some people are programmed to age at a faster rate, study says.

Fibroids May Raise Risk of Stillbirth
Monitoring fetal growth in women with these tumors advisable, study says.

Physical Inactivity, Not Just Lack of Exercise, Harms Health
Sedentary behavior and a lack of whole-body movement are independent predictors of increased mortality and increased incidence of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer, regardless of level of physical exercise, according to an article published online Feb. 4 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

GAD Antibodies Linked to Increased Risk of Diabetes
Individuals are more likely to develop diabetes if they produce high levels of glutamic acid decarboxylase antibodies, regardless of a family history of diabetes, according to a study in the February issue of Diabetes.

More Doses of MS Drug Raise Risk of Brain Infection
FDA adds new warning on Tysabri label, but says benefits still outweigh dangers.

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