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Low-carb? Low-fat? Study finds calories count more (AP) February 25, 2009 at 7:14 pm AP - Low-fat, low-carb or high-protein? The kind of diet doesn't matter, scientists say. All that really counts is cutting calories and sticking with it, according to a federal study that followed people for two years. However, participants had trouble staying with a single approach that long and the weight loss was modest for most. Study: Some prenatal vitamins lack enough iodine (AP) February 25, 2009 at 7:09 pm AP - Many brands of multivitamins for pregnant women may not contain all the iodine they claim, potentially putting babies at risk of poor brain development, a new study suggests. Obesity Just as Risky for Teens as Heavy Smoking (HealthDay) February 25, 2009 at 7:03 pm HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Being obese at age 18 increases the risk of premature death in adulthood as much as smoking more than 10 cigarettes a day, according to Swedish researchers. Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 25, 2009 (HealthDay) February 25, 2009 at 7:03 pm HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch: Work May Not Be Best for Young Kids (HealthDay) February 25, 2009 at 7:03 pm HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- A new study suggests it's possible that too much work might turn a youngster into a juvenile delinquent. Scientists Spot New Clue to Alzheimer's (HealthDay) February 25, 2009 at 7:03 pm HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Yale University researchers believe they've filled in an important missing link in understanding the development of Alzheimer's disease. Tests Might Diagnose, Predict Prostate Cancer (HealthDay) February 25, 2009 at 7:03 pm HealthDay - TUESDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) -- One study suggests that a simple urine test could pick out 50 percent of men with prostate cancer. Another study says that combining risk factors for prostate cancer may help predict the likelihood of developing the disease. Panel: Adopting from abroad? Get hepatitis A shot (AP) February 25, 2009 at 12:55 pm AP - A 51-year-old adoptive grandmother's death from hepatitis has helped spur new vaccination recommendations for people in close contact with children adopted from other countries. The Ethical and Legal Implications of Octuplets (LiveScience.com) February 25, 2009 at 9:19 am LiveScience.com - We all know about the old woman who lived in a shoe, the one with all those kids and who didn't know what to do. Well, one thing she didn't do was have eight more kids. And this wasn't because nothing rhymes with octuplets. Obesity Just as Risky for Teens as Heavy Smoking (HealthDay) February 25, 2009 at 9:02 am HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Being obese at age 18 increases the risk of premature death in adulthood as much as smoking more than 10 cigarettes a day, according to Swedish researchers. Tests Might Diagnose, Predict Prostate Cancer (HealthDay) February 25, 2009 at 9:02 am HealthDay - TUESDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) -- One study suggests that a simple urine test could pick out 50 percent of men with prostate cancer. Another study says that combining risk factors for prostate cancer may help predict the likelihood of developing the disease. Dentists wary of salon teeth-whitening treatments (AP) February 25, 2009 at 7:43 am AP - When Kelly Markos started offering teeth whitening in her upscale salon, she thought it would be a nice addition to her lineup of eyelash extensions, temporary tattoos and custom makeup.