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	Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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6 Deaths Reported From Diabetes Drug Byetta

• Why It Matters: The makers of the type 2 diabetes drug report the patients were taking the drug and developed pancreatitis. The FDA had reported two other deaths under similar circumstances last week. What happens now? Check this report.
Also See:
•  FDA Notes 2 Byetta Deaths
•  WebMD's Diabetes Health Center
•  WebMD's Drug Database

When Do Kids Learn to Share?

• Why It Matters: Got a 3- or 4-year-old who seems selfish? Not to worry, say Swiss researchers in their study published in the journal Nature. Find out at what age kids become more generous.
Also See:
•  Is Your Child Spoiled?
•  WebMD's Pediatrics Blog, Hosted by Steven Parker, MD
•  WebMD's Toddler Development Slideshow

• WebMD's Health & Parenting Center

Preterm Labor Treatment May Cut Risk of Cerebral Palsy

• Why It Matters: Could a treatment for preterm labor help lower risk of cerebral palsy? See this study from the New England Journal of Medicine.
Also See:
• More on Cerebral Palsy
• Preventing Premature Births

• WebMD's Health & Baby Center

Gene Plays a Role in Macular Degeneration

• Why It Matters: Researchers say they've discovered a gene involved in the dry form of an eye disease called macular degeneration. Will the finding improve treatments for this disease, which threatens the vision of about 8 million Americans today? Check this study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Also See:
• WebMD's Macular Degeneration Health Center
• WebMD's Eye on Vision Blog, Hosted by Bill Lloyd, MD

Brain Chemical May Help Regulate Hunger

• Why It Matters: If your brain runs low on a substance called BDNF, are you more likely to become obese? See the connections researchers are making in this study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Also See:
• A Closer Look at a Hunger Hormone

• Foods That Curb Hunger
• WebMD's Health & Diet Center

Tracking the Mind in Decline

• Why It Matters: Mental powers weaken with age, even if you don't develop dementia, say researchers in the journal Neurology. Find out when spatial and language abilities are likely to diminish.
Also See:
•  Healthy Aging Health Center
•  The Basics on Dementia
•  WebMD's Alzheimer's Health Center

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

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•  Pancreas Tune-ups for Diabetes Patients?
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