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McDonald's Says Trans Fats are Mc-History Why It Matters: The world's largest restaurant chain announced today that when you "want fries with that," they will be cooked in trans-fat-free oil. Also See: Not All Trans Fats Are Equally Risky Good Fats vs. Bad Fats Does Moderate Drinking Strengthen Bones? Why It Matters: Drink too much alcohol, and you risk the brittle-bone disease called osteoporosis. But could more moderate consumption actually help you avoid fractures later in life? See what researchers report in this month's American Journal of Medicine. Also See: WebMD's Osteoporosis Health Center When Should a Man Start -- and Stop -- Prostate Cancer Screening? Why It Matters: Screen too early in life, and the risks outweigh the benefits. But screen too late and you could die of prostate cancer. See the reports on the researchers' findings, presented at the American Urological Association conference this week. Also See: PSA Test Has Shortcomings, Study Shows WebMD's Prostate Cancer Health Center Have High Blood Pressure? Monitor It at Home Why It Matters: If your blood pressure is high, you should be checking it regularly at home, say researchers reporting in the most recent issue of Hypertension. See how home monitoring can help manage the disease. Also See: WebMD's Hypertension Health Center Can Diet Changes Help Control ADHD? Why It Matters: An expert in this week's BMJ proposes a supervised trial of dietary changes as part of standard treatment for ADHD. See the details of what patients should avoid eating and how it may help. For more news stories, be sure to check the WebMD News Center.

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