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Early Puberty More Likely in Obese, Overweight Girls
Overweight and obese girls are likely to reach puberty earlier than their normal-weight counterparts, and are also at risk for the long-term health consequences related to obesity, according to a review published online July 29 in the Journal of Adolescent Health.

Thiazolidinediones May Up Fracture Risk in Older Women
In type 2 diabetes patients, thiazolidinedione exposure is associated with an increased risk of fracture in women age 50 and older -- especially in higher doses -- and in men who are concurrently exposed to loop diuretics, according to research published online July 14 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Menopause Treatment Could Harm Kids, Pets, FDA Warns
Agency reports cases where exposure to hormone spray for skin caused adverse reactions.

Breast Cancer's DNA Yields More Secrets
Another study shows that not all tumors are alike, pointing to better treatments.

Story-Telling More Difficult for Brain-Injured Children: Study
Parents can help by spending more time developing narratives, researchers suggest.

New Data Supports Link Between Diabetes Drugs, Fractures
Avandia, Actos increase chances of broken bones in older men and women, study shows.

Increased Risk of Violence Among Unsupervised Teen Groups
Hanging out with no adult presence a recipe for violence even in 'good' neighborhoods, study finds.

Kids Adopted By Same-Sex Couples 'Thriving': Researcher
No reason to prevent gay, lesbian prospective parents from adopting, study says.

Americans Still Confused About Health Reform
Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds many don't know what's in -- and not in -- the new legislation.

Health Tip: Dealing With Separation Anxiety
Help ease your youngster's fear

Two Studies Offer Support for Compression-Only CPR
Instructions from emergency dispatchers to give cardiopulmonary resuscitation with chest compressions only or compressions with rescue breathing are associated with similar survival rates, according to two studies published in the July 29 New England Journal of Medicine.

FDA Cites Its Food Safety Web Site
More than 100 problems identified so far, agency says.

Vaccine Boosts Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer: Study
But FDA-approved Provenge remains very expensive, experts note.

Sleep Disorder May Help Predict Parkinson's Decades Earlier
Study appears to confirm link between REM behavior disorder and certain neurodegenerative diseases.

Teens With ADHD Often Have Trouble Completing High School
Dropping out or delayed graduation most common among kids with attention disorder, study finds.

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