WebMD Newsroom

	Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Welcome... ... to the WebMD Newsroom newsletter, where WebMD's award-winning medical news team brings you today's health news - and why it matters.

The Best Cities for Singles

Why It Matters: Atlanta tops the list, according to Forbes. What makes it so great - and why do 39 other places look good to the unhitched?Check this report.
Also See:
•  Top 'Heart Friendly' Cities for Women
•  Cooking Light Best Cities Awards
•  The Drunkest Cities

2 New Drugs May Help With Diabetes

Why It Matters: Two medicines pending FDA consideration are helpful in treating type 2 diabetes, researchers announced in Rome at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. Find out more about these drugs.
Also See:
• WebMD's Diabetes Health Center
• Once-a-Week Byetta Fights Diabetes

Hospitals Flunk Colon Cancer Care

Why It Matters: More than 60% of U.S. hospitals flunk minimum guidelines for colon cancer care. Where are the breakdowns happening? Check these reports
from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Also See:
•  Colon Cancer Tests Catching On
•  Colonoscopy Prep Worse Than Procedure
•  WebMD's Colorectal Cancer Health Center

When Lung Cancer Strikes in Nonsmokers

Why It Matters: Is lung cancer worse in male or female nonsmokers? Get the details from this large study published in Public Library of Science Medicine.
Also See:
• WebMD's Lung Cancer Health Center

Demystifying Snurf Pills

Why It Matters: After four Pennsylvania teens took "snurf" and were hospitalized, the investigation continues into what's really in these pills. Get the details here.
Also See:
• Salvia Becoming 'Drug du Jour' for Some Teens
• The Hidden Epidemic of Very Young Alcoholics

Specialty Spas for Pregnant Moms

Why It Matters: Many pregnant moms are indulging in some pre-baby pampering at a new type of spa catering just to them. WebMD takes a look at the emerging
trend of maternity spas and what they are offering moms-to-be.
Also See:
• WebMD's Health & Baby Center
• WebMD's Skin & Beauty Center

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

WebMD Soon Will Be Covering...

•  Arthritis Surgery a Disappointment?
•  Can a Herpes Drug Treat HIV?
•  A Hidden Cost From Free Drugs

Drug & Product Watch

•  FDA Puts 20 Drugs on a Watch List
•  Hershey's Recalls Chocolate Shell Topping
•  Deaths Heighten Arthritis Drugs Warning

WebMD Shortcuts: Home Page | News Center | Health Topics A - Z | Message Boards & Blogs | Awards

Don't miss an issue of this newsletter. Add WebMD to your email's safe sender list -- get instructions here.

You are subscribed as kallyorama@gmail.com.
View and manage your WebMD newsletter preferences
Subscribe to more newsletters here.
Change/update your email address.

To *** from the WebMD Newsroom Newsletter, send a blank email to: cnx_newsroom@health.webmd.com
To *** from ALL WebMD newsletters, send a blank email to: unsub@health.webmd.com

Back to newsletter list

Date:

From:

Subject:

The Best Cities for Singles