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	• Drug Cures Osteoporosis in Mice
	Experimental agent targets serotonin in the gut, triggering bone formation
	MONDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental drug that inhibits serotonin in the gut cured osteoporosis in lab mice and rats, a new study has found. Previous research has shown that serotonin in the gut hinders bone formation. Most current drugs for osteoporosis only prevent the breakdown of bone; they don't build bone. "New therapies that inhibi
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	• Handgrip Strength Helps Predict Death Risk in Elderly
	As grip declines, so does survival, study finds
	MONDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Decreased handgrip strength in the elderly is associated with increased risk of death, researchers say. In a new study, handgrip strength was measured at age 85 and again at age 89 in a group of 555 participants in the Netherlands. The researchers found that low handgrip strength at 85 and 89 years, and a greater decline in s
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	• Cleaning Agent Tied to Parkinson's in Study
	Trichloroethylene was widely used industrial solvent

	• Financial Woes Add Anxiety to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
	Low- and middle-income women might benefit from psychosocial support, researchers say

	• Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Aging
	Some people are programmed to age at a faster rate, study says

	• Beer for the Bones?
	Beneficial silicon content varies from brew to brew, study finds

	• 3 Home Habits Help Youngsters Stay Slim
	Eating together, limiting TV and getting enough sleep cut risk of obesity, study finds

	• Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
	Higher blood sugar, insulin levels might cause cells to divide abnormally, researchers say

	• Older Moms More Apt to Have Autistic Child
	Dad's age didn't matter unless father was older, mom much younger, study found

	• Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 8, 2010
	Autism Osteoarthritis of the Knee Chronic Constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Health Highlights

FDA Wants Realistic Serving Sizes on Food Packaging
Exercise Protects Against Painful Gallstones: Study
Medicines Tossed in Trash End Up in Water: Study
U.S. Government to Forbid Unhealthy Foods in Schools
Obama Invites Republicans to Televised Health Care Meeting

FDA Approvals

• Xiaflex Approved for Rare Hand Condition

Dupuytren's contracture limits finger use

• Approval Expanded for Breast Cancer Drug Tykerb

To include certain postmenopausal women who need hormone therapy

• Morphine Sulfate Solution Approved

For acute and chronic pain

• Victoza Sanctioned for Type 2 Diabetes

But it may cause thyroid tumors and other side effects, FDA says

• Heart Valve Implanted Via Catheter Approved

Inserted by way of a tube in a leg vein and guided up to the heart

FYI

• Health Tip: What's Behind Nasal Congestion

Things that can stuff up your nose

• Health Tip: Spot Unsafe Playgrounds

Equipment that could be dangerous

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