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	Thursday, August 21, 2008
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Aneurysms Are Common and Potentially Deadly

• Why It Matters: In light of the unexpected death of U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the chairman of neurology at Vanderbilt University's School of Medicine talks about brain aneurysms and why they are so difficult to detect.
Also See:
• Brain Aneurysm: The Basics
• Aortic Aneurysm: The Basics

Cocoa Helps the Brain

• Why It Matters: There's something in cocoa that helps the circulation to the brain - and it's not marshmallows. See the benefits flavanols can bring, according to a study published in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment.
Also See:
• The History of Healthy Chocolate

• The Truth About Chocolate

Measles Cases Soar

• Why It Matters: Scary news: Cases of the disease are at the highest level in a decade. What's causing the rise? See what the CDC suspects in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Also See:
• Measles -- the Second Vaccination

• Measles Strikes 72 People in 10 States

How Voters Decide

• Why It Matters: Just what does it mean to be "undecided"? You may be closer to a decision than you realize, researchers report in the journal Science.
Also See:
• McCain and Obama's Health Care Plans
• Why People Vote: Is It in the Genes?

How Can Women Keep Their Breasts Healthy for Life?

• Why It Matters: As a woman's body changes with age, what can she do to promote breast health? Find out in this feature from WebMD.
Also See:
•  Breast Problems
•  WebMD's Breast Cancer Health Center
•  Breast MRI: Where Mammography Leaves Off

Be sure to check WebMD's News Center for more important news stories and information.

WebMD Soon Will Be Covering...

•  Do Young Pet Owners Snore More?
•  Successful Face Transplants
•  Why Bugs Hate DEET

Drug & Product Watch

•  FDA Notes 2 Byetta Deaths
•  Bisphenol A Safe, Says FDA
•  Whole Foods Recalls Popcorn Brand

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How Can Women Keep Their Breasts Healthy for Life?