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Senators Lieberman, Boxer Call For ‘Centers Of Excellence’ To Improve Military Mental Health Care

April 30, 2007 on 1:15 pm | In Brain Injury News | Comments Off Senators Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) introduced the Mental Health Care for our Wounded Warriors Act of 2007 last week. This legislation would create a "Center of Excellence" in coordination with the Department of Defense in order to research and aid in the development of ways to prevent and treat traumatic brain injuries suffered by soldiers during their time of service.

Emotional health often strong after breast cancer

April 28, 2007 on 5:12 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most older women who survive breast cancer maintain their emotional well-being, though some are at greater risk of a change for the worse, a new study suggests.

Statins don’t protect against cancer: study

April 28, 2007 on 5:12 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs help prevent heart attacks and may offer other health benefits, but contrary to what some people think they do not prevent cancer, a new study indicates.

Cervical abnormalities common in HIV-infected girls

April 28, 2007 on 5:12 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Sexually active teenage girls infected around the time of birth with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, are more likely to have cervical infections and abnormal Pap test results, new research shows.

Antioxidants may reduce noise-induced hearing loss

April 28, 2007 on 5:12 pm | In Uncategorized | Comments Off NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - You might want to accompany that next rock concert with a few antioxidant cocktails, if new animal research is correct.