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	Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
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Calcium Supplement Doesn't Help Shed Fat

Why It Matters: If you've been focusing on calcium to help you lose weight, you may want to turn your attention elsewhere. According to a new report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, calcium supplementation doesn't increase fat burn in overweight people - news that contradicts recent popular dieting trends. Get the details here.
Also See:
• How to Fight Holiday Weight Gain
• The Best Diet Tips Ever

Taking Another Look at the Presidential Town Hall Debate

Why It Matters: With health care such a hot topic during this presidential election, WebMD is committed to keeping readers advised of the issues each candidate represents. See where the chips fell following last night's town hall debate.
Also See:
•  See John McCain's Health Platform
•  See Barack Obama's Health Platform
•  Body Language in the Vice Presidential Debate

Does the Economy Have You on Pins and Needles?

Why It Matters: According to a new poll from the American Psychological Association, as many as 80% of Americans are stressed out over their finances or the economy - alarming statistics considering stressful conditions such as these can lead to sleeplessness, irritability, and poor eating habits.
Also See:
•  Anxiety, Fears, and the Current Economic Crisis
•  Has Wall Street Stolen Your Sleep?
•  Pregnant and Stressed? Turn on the Tunes

Plentiful Sperm May Provide Stem Cells

Why It Matters: From the medical journal Nature, cells derived from testicles may be a viable means of providing stem cells for heart, pancreas, bone, and nerve cells. Read more about this important and promising news.
Also See:
• Stem Cells: 11 Questions and Answers

New Approach to Treating Type 1 Diabetes

Why It Matters: As the number of patients with diabetes climbs, this new treatment directly targets a protein called GAD (glutamic acid decarboxylase), which may help preserve insulin secretion. Get details from this report in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Also See:
• Diabetes Diet: Healthy Diet Basics

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

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Calcium Doesn't Help Shed Pounds