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Sleeping Awake
Federal health officials warned that all prescription sleeping pills may sometimes cause sleep-driving. People taking such drugs as Ambien have reported getting up in the middle of the night and going for a drive, with no recollection of doing so. The Food and Drug Administration has ordered 13 drug makers to include warnings on their labels about rare, but serious side effects including sleep driving and life-threatening allergic reactions. [CNN NEWS]

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Anemia Overuse
The Food and Drug Administration issued strict new warnings regarding the overuse of widely prescribed anemia drugs. The drugs include darbepoetin alfa, sold as Aranesp by Amgen, epoetin alfa, sold as Epogen by Amgen, and as Procrit by Johnson & Johnson. Recent studies suggested the drugs might cause heart problems or hasten the death of cancer patients. The Food and Drug Administration has recommended that a black box warning be added to the labels of these medications. [WASHINGTON POST]

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Banned Additives
Popular medicines for babies and young children contain a cocktail of additives banned from food and drinks aimed at kids under the age of three. Dozens of products tested contained azo dye colorings, benzoate preservatives, sulfite preservatives, and sweeteners. All of these substances are banned from products indented for young children as they can cause irritation of the skin and eyes, stomach upset, and diarrhea. [TIMES ONLINE]

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Mouth to Mouth
Japanese researchers suggest cardiac arrest victims are more likely to survive if bystanders use only chest compressions when they perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). For decades, CPR instruction has taught people to alternate between chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth. The study found that time spent on mouth-to-mouth ventilation takes precious time away from chest compressions. In 2005, the American Heart Association adopted a simpler process that encouraged rescuers who use CPR to minimize interruptions in chest compressions. [LOS ANGELES TIMES]

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Office DVT
People who spend long hours at their desks may be at risk for potentially deadly blood clots called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Researchers at the Medical Research Institute in Wellington, New Zealand found 34% of people admitted to hospitals for DVT were office workers who spent long periods of time seated at their desks. Some of the workers reported sitting for 14 hours a day without taking breaks to stretch or walk for up to four hours. [TELEGRAPH UK]

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Obese Memory
Obese patients who undergo weight-loss surgeries such as gastric bypass can develop a rare but serious brain condition linked to vitamin deficiency. Wernicke encephalopathy is caused by lack of thiamin, a B vitamin, and leads to confusion, decreased coordination, and visual changes. Doctors who perform weight-loss surgeries have known about this post-op complication for years, yet patients seem to be unaware of the significance in taking vitamin supplements after surgery. [MEDICAL NEWS TODAY]

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Dirty Diabetes
The number of children under the age of five with Type 1 diabetes has increased five fold over the last 20 years. Bristol University researchers found that the reason behind an alarming increase in diabetic children is a more hygienic and cleaner living environment. Young children are no longer exposed to as many infections and may therefore be unable to fight off such ailments as asthma and diabetes. [BBC NEWS]

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Moody Teens
Scientists have discovered that the THP hormone normally released in response to stress, actually reverses its effect at puberty to increase anxiety. The team suggests that the steroid may cause pubescent mood swings by inhibiting GABA receptors and making the brain more excitable. This new information adds to the evidence that the adolescent brain is still changing and developing. [ABC ONLINE]

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College Binge
A recent study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University in New York provides a detailed look at substance abuse among America's college students based on surveys, interviews and other research. Researchers found that 49% of full-time college students ages 18 to 22 binge drink or abuse prescription or illegal drugs every month. About 1.8 million students met the medical criteria for substance abuse or dependence in 2005, 2 1/2 times the national level. [BLOOMBERG]

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Fruits and Veggies Down
Most Americans are still not eating anywhere near the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that only 32.6% of adults are eating fruit two or more times per day, and only 27.2% are eating vegetables three or more times a day. Most Americans are aware of the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables, but many are unaware they are putting themselves at risk of heart disease, cancer, and other health problems. [REUTERS]

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