Hand gels alone may not curb infections (AP) 
AP - Doctors and nurses on the go often skip soap and water in favor of an alcohol-based hand gel, thinking the quick-acting goo will kill bacteria on their hands and curb the spread of infection. It turns out that's not enough.
Source: news.yahoo.comExercise reverses weight gain from antipsychotics (Reuters) Reuters - In patients who take antipsychotic medication, a supervised exercise program significantly reduces weight and improves cholesterol levels, a Canadian research team has found.
Source: news.yahoo.comNew treatment can clear brain clots (AP) 
AP - It's a tiny vacuum cleaner for the brain: A new treatment for stroke victims promises to suction out clogged arteries in hopes of stopping the brain attack before it does permanent harm.
Source: news.yahoo.comNew flu vaccine may not need needles (AP) 
AP - Relief may be on the way for all those youngsters trembling at the thought of another needle jab. One day the flu vaccine may simply be placed under the tongue.
Source: news.yahoo.comSaudis kill poultry after bird flu found (AP) AP - Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it had killed some 158,000 chickens after the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain was found at an infected farm.
Source: news.yahoo.comABC defends show against outcry by pediatricians (Reuters) Reuters - The ABC network said on Monday it will go ahead with plans to air an episode of its new legal drama "Eli Stone" despite objections from pediatricians who say the show may discourage parents from having their children immunized.
Source: news.yahoo.comChina reports bird flu outbreak in poultry in Tibet (Reuters) 
Reuters - China has detected an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of bird flu in poultry in Tibet, a government Web site said on Tuesday.
Source: news.yahoo.comCosts for elderly diabetics on the rise in the U.S. (Reuters) Reuters - The costs of caring for elderly people with diabetes, a growing population, are threatening to overwhelm the system designed to pay for their medical care, according to a new analysis of Medicare claims.
Source: news.yahoo.comDrug offers hope in treating deadly leukemia: study (AFP) 
AFP - A drug currently used to treat kidney cancer has shown promising results in treating the most common and deadly form of adult leukemia, according to a US study released Tuesday.
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