Study likely spells end for anti-bleeding drug (AP) AP - An anti-bleeding drug probably will stay off the market, experts say, after a rigorous study found patients getting the medication during heart surgery were much more likely to die than patients given other drugs. Government to unveil fitness test for adults (AP) AP - If you didn't get a Presidential Physical Fitness Award in school, the government is giving you another chance to prove you're in shape. Global market expected to drive cancer drug growth (AP) AP - The global market for cancer drugs will grow twice as fast as that for all other pharmaceuticals as the developing world spends more on health care, a new report says. More Americans are taking prescription medications (AP) AP - For the first time, it appears that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems, a study shows. Obesity tied to risk of psychiatric disorders (Reuters) Reuters - Obesity is a well known risk factor for certain physical health problems, but a new study suggests that heavy adults also have higher rates of psychiatric disorders. Malaysia considers teaching sex to graduates (AP) AP - Malaysia's government is worried that high school graduates may not know enough about sex. Clinical Trials Update: May 15, 2008 (HealthDay) HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch: Health Tip: Traveling During Pregnancy (HealthDay) HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- If you're planning to take a trip while pregnant, you should check with your doctor to be sure it's safe for you to travel. Unless you have complications with your pregnancy, most women can travel safely. Chinese club moss may help Alzheimer's (Reuters) Reuters - An extract from Chinese club moss shows promise as a treatment for people with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report after analyzing combined data from multiple trials conducted in China.
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