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	Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008
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Afraid of Diabetes? Maybe You Should Be

Why It Matters: In a recent survey, few people said they were afraid of developing diabetes, even though it can cause serious health problems. What scares people the most? See the results of this American Diabetes Association poll.
• Also See: WebMD's Diabetes Health Center

Video Games Zap Kids' Diabetes Risk

Why It Matters: Here's a new angle on getting kids to learn about healthy diets and lifestyles: Make it a game. Will kids go along with it? See the results of this effectiveness study, presented at the American Dietetic Association annual meeting.
Also See:
• 'Active' Video Games Burn Calories
• Video Games May Help Critical Thinking

Can Cholesterol Drugs Help More People Survive Pneumonia?

Why It Matters: Researchers continue to discover the bonus features of statin drugs. Can these medicines cut the fatal toll of pneumonia? Check this study from the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Also See:
• Statins Lower Prostate Cancer Marker
• WebMD's Cholesterol Management Health Center

Red Really Is the Color of Romance

Why It Matters: What makes guys more amorous and willing to spend more money on a woman in red? See this study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Also See:
• Our Favorite Romantic Movies
• The Smell of Love

FDA to Bayer: Quit the Risky Business

Why It Matters: Federal health regulators aren't too pleased with the
way the drugmaker markets some of its aspirin products. Have you bought any of these over-the-counter medicines? Get the details in this WebMD report.
• Also See: 20 Drugs the FDA Is Watching

10 Lifestyle Tips for Cancer Prevention

Why It Matters: Ready to lower your risk? Get their to-do list, which was presented at the annual meeting of the American Dietetic Association.
Also See:
• U.S. Cancer Prevention Stalling?
• WebMD's Cancer Health Center

Experts Bust 10 Top Diet Myths

Why It Matters: Do you get fat if you eat at night? Is high fructose corn syrup the enemy of good health? The truth was revealed at the American Dietetic Association's annual meeting in Chicago. See what the experts said.
Also See:
• The Morning Banana Diet
• Top Nutrition Trends for 2008

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

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•  2 Deaths Spur Delta Crib Recall
•  Canada Banning Bisphenol A Baby Bottles
•  Biological Drugs Not Risk-Free

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Afraid of Diabetes? Maybe You Should Be