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Clinical Trials Update: July 1, 2008

Genes Get Out the Vote
Your DNA may be pushing you to cast a ballot, study suggests

Drug Use Increasingly Common in All Countries
U.S. has one of the highest rates, international survey finds

Smoke-Free Policies Prove Effective
They not only cut secondhand exposure but also helped current users cut back, study finds

Tough Underage Drinking Laws Saving Lives
Study finds raising drinking age, cracking down on fake IDs mean fewer fatalities on the road

Want to Know the Calorie Content of Your Favorite Drink?
Reports tells how many carbs and calories are in 26 best-selling alcoholic beverages

Clinical Trials Update: June 30, 2008

Fatty Liver Disease Ups Heart Risks for Obese Kids
As many as 6 million U.S. youngsters have the condition, researchers warn

Population-Based Strategy Urged to Cut U.S. Obesity Rate
Heart association seeks policy, social changes that boost healthier eating, exercise

Caffeine Could Stave Off Multiple Sclerosis
Finding may help scientists develop drug to treat autoimmune disease, researcher says

Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss
But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact

Mom's Unhealthy Diet May Have Long-Term Impact on Baby
Rats fed junk food had higher cholesterol, blood fats into adulthood, British study finds

High Birth Weight Doubles Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hormonal effects may be to blame, researchers say

Trans Fat Labeling Gets Tricky
Nutrition Facts panel makes it tough to make healthy choices, study shows

Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease
Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes

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