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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. Reuters: Health News Screening could curb hospital superbug January 11, 2010 at 8:58 PM LONDON (Reuters) - Patients who undergo treatment at more than one hospital in Europe should be screened for the drug-resistant "superbug" MRSA to help prevent its spread, scientists said on Tuesday.   Watching hours of TV daily could shorten your life January 11, 2010 at 8:17 PM SYDNEY (Reuters) - Couch potatoes, beware. Sitting in front of the television for hours daily could shorten your life, according to an Australian study.   Scientists say tobacco firm skews EU policymaking January 11, 2010 at 8:05 PM LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists said British American Tobacco has teamed up with companies in other industries such as oil to influence European Union policies in favor of business interests at the expense of public health.   Proper drug-taking would greatly cut heart risks January 11, 2010 at 7:10 PM LONDON (Reuters) - Encouraging more patients to continue taking their prescribed cholesterol drugs would stave off twice as many stroke and heart attack deaths as giving the drugs to a wider range of people, scientists said on Tuesday.   Less sleep for kids may mean higher blood sugar January 11, 2010 at 5:41 PM NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young children may be more apt to have high blood sugar, a precursor to diabetes, if they average 8 hours or less of sleep a night, report Chinese and American researchers.   FDA warnings cut antipsychotic use 19 pct: study January 11, 2010 at 5:39 PM CHICAGO (Reuters) - Strong warnings about the dangers of giving antipsychotic drugs to patients with dementia have reduced use of the drugs in these patients by a "modest" 19 percent, U.S. researchers said on Monday.   Lead damages child kidneys, even low levels: study January 11, 2010 at 5:22 PM WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tiny amounts of lead are common in the blood of U.S. teenagers and may be damaging their kidneys, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.   Gene may pinpoint most aggressive prostate cancer January 11, 2010 at 3:59 PM WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers have found a genetic mutation that helps predict which men will have aggressive prostate cancer and said it might help doctors choose who needs treatment and who does not.   Does junk food at non-food stores add pounds? January 11, 2010 at 2:35 PM NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study shows that candy, soda and other junk foods are commonly sold at stores not traditionally associated with food -- in a trend that researchers say may be contributing to the U.S. obesity problem.   New York City leads drive to cut salt intake January 11, 2010 at 2:28 PM NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City, which has banned smoking and artificial trans fats in restaurants under Mayor Michael Bloomberg, is taking on another enemy of healthy living: salt.   For some, 3D movies a pain in the head January 11, 2010 at 10:22 AM CHICAGO (Reuters) - Movie buffs and sports fans looking to 3D televisions for the ultimate home theater experience may want to get their eyes checked first -- or risk a 3D headache, U.S. eye experts said on Saturday.   This email was sent to createrofheaven.healthnewsupdates@blogger.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.