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	Friday, September 26, 2008
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U.S. or Europe: Who's Medicating Kids More?

Why It Matters: American children are about three times more likely to be prescribed psychotropic medication, such as Ritalin, Prozac, and Zoloft, than children in Europe. Get the details on this news from a new report in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health.
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• Flu Vaccine Recommended for More Children
• Phone Psychotherapy: Fewer Hang-ups?

Younger Women & Breast Cancer - Setting the Record Straight

Why It Matters: A new study by the Fox Chase Cancer Center disputes the idea that young women with DCIS breast cancer are more likely to have recurrences of breast cancer than older women.
Also See:
• WebMD’s Breast Cancer Health Center

Horny Goat Weed: a Natural Remedy for ED?

Why It Matters: From the Journal of Natural Products, the ancient Chinese herbal supplement known as "horny goat weed" that has been used for thousands of years as a treatment for sexual problems may actually treat erectile dysfunction. Get the details on this news.
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•  Viagra for Women?
•  ED Drug May Benefit Women, Too
•  Our Favorite Romantic Films

Genes Identified for Fatty Liver Disease

Why It Matters: Scientists have discovered common genetic variants influencing susceptibility to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a common form of liver disease. Read more from this new report from Nature Genetics.
Also See:
Fatty Liver Disease Ups Kids' Heart Risk
More Information on Liver Disease

Do You Have a Health Question for the Next President?
WebMD is proud to collaborate with the Commission on Presidential Debates to gather your questions for its town hall debate. Ask your questions here and watch the town hall debate on Oct. 7 at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT).
Also See
• McCain and Obama's Health Plans

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

WebMD Soon Will Be Covering...

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Drug & Product Watch

•  Drug Overdose Deaths on the Rise
•  No Labels for Genetically Engineered Food
•  Healthy Tanning Beds? Experts Say No

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U.S. or Europe: Who's Medicating Kids More?