Pregnancy Dampens Memory

Women More Likely to Fail Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

Catheter ablation performed more often in men with fewer complications, study finds
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• High-Dose Zocor Boosts Muscle Injury Risk: FDA
• Widespread Public Defibrillators May Save Lives
• Newer Blood Thinner Beats Plavix for Bypass Patients
• Blood Vessels Bounce Back Once Smokers Quit

'Pill' Won't Shorten Your Life: Study

And it may even be beneficial, researchers find
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• Common Pesticide Tied to Development Delays in Kids
• With Infertility May Come Sexual Dysfunction
• Meth Exposure May Be Worse for Fetus Than Alcohol
• Sexual Desire, Satisfaction Don't Diminish During Pregnancy

Chemical in Bananas Might Combat HIV Infection

Study found it was as potent as two current HIV drugs, could be added to vaginal microbicides
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• Chemical in Bananas Might Combat HIV Infection
• Herpes Infects One in Six in U.S.
• Gene Therapy Shows Promise Against HIV
• In San Diego, Hispanics Now Dominate HIV/TB Cases

Premature Death Could Await Obese Kids

They have double the odds of dying before age 55, study finds
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• More Kids Now Extremely Obese
• Low-Fat Diet Does Little to Alter Cholesterol Levels
• A New Way to Zap Away Uterine Fibroids
• Many WTC Responders Show Signs of Heart Trouble

As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex

Association held true for people well into their 80s, study found
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• Gays, Lesbians Excluded From Some Medical Studies
• Abusive Men Often Rationalize Their Behavior
• As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex
• Testicular Cancer Survivors May Have Hormone Deficiency