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... to the first week of the WebMD Newsroom newsletter from WebMD's award-winning
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FRI   MAY 09 2008

A Big Week in Plastic Surgery News:

Why It Matters: Plastic surgeons continue to refine their procedures and make new ones available. Here are some of the latest developments unveiled at this week's meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.   Body Contouring Surgery Improves   Smoothing Your Smile Lines   Treating Aging Hands   More on Anti-aging Treatments for the Hands

Teen Pot Smokers May Face Depression

Why It Matters: Smoke marijuana during adolescence and you run a higher risk of developing mental illness and worsening symptoms, the White House reported today. Find out how much a teen's risk rises.
  Also See: Quitting Cannabis May Be Tougher Than Most Realize

Acrylamide in Diet:Cancer Risk?

Why It Matters: This substance can cause cancer in lab animals and is found in many common foods, cosmetics, and other products. See how much of a threat it may be to human health, based on a new study published in May's American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Younger Age, Faster Breast Cancer Growth

Why It Matters: Younger women need to be especially vigilant about breast health, since the disease may progress faster than in older women, giving less time for doctors to treat it when it may be most curable. Be sure to see the important details of this Norwegian study of women aged 50 to 69, published in Breast Cancer Research.

This Week's Top Health News Headlines:

  Surgery to Lose Fat, Get Bigger Breasts?   Safest Spot for Baby's Car Seat   Does Breastfeeding Boost IQ?   Short Arms, Legs: A Risk for Dementia?   Adult ADHD Underdiagnosed



WebMD Soon Will Be Covering ...

bullet  A Surprising Trigger of Blood Clots? bullet  Anti-inflammatory Drugs and the Mind bullet  Viagra May Help That, Too?

 

Drug & Product Watch

   Panel: New Tools Help Smokers Quit
   Antipsychotics in Kids May Add Weight
   Insulin, Pain Pumps Risky for Teens?

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