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Proximity Affects Influence of Online 'Health Buddies'
Study finds long-distance friends less likely to sway behavior than close-knit social networks

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 2, 2010

Study Identifies Risks for Painkiller Addiction
Greater odds if you're younger than 65, have a history of drug abuse and depression, and use psychiatric meds

Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC Reports
Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list

Health Care Reform Helps Small Businesses Offer Coverage: Report
Tax credits, new options will leave more employees insured, Commonwealth Fund study says

Most Study Volunteers Seem Willing to Share Genetic Data
But they want to be asked before info enters a national database, study finds

Seniors Get Boost From Bad News About the Young
Study found older people preferred negative stories about younger folks

Vets With Stress Disorder More Likely to Develop Dementia
Those with PTSD at greater risk than peers with combat injuries but no stress disorder, study found

East Coast Residents Should Prepare for Hurricane Earl: FEMA
Feds advise shoring up homes, storing water and food, and monitoring radio, TV

Americans Blind to the Obesity Epidemic
Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they're normal size

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