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November 20, 2009

OB-GYN weighs in on new Pap test recommendations
A Roanoke County OB-GYN says the new recommendations are reasonable but still has advice for women when it comes to an annual check-up
CDC says swine flu cases seem to be dropping in U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that reports of swine flu illnesses were widespread in 43 states last week, down from 46 the week before
Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cluster reported in North Carolina
Health officials say four people in North Carolina have tested positive for a type of swine flu that's resistant to the drug Tamiflu
New guildelines: Women in 20s can go 2 years between Pap Smears
The change from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists comes amid a separate debate over mammograms
FDA panel backs safety, benefits of Spiriva
Federal health experts brushed off lingering safety questions about a popular inhaler drug and suggested it carry bolder benefit claims
Group decries saturated fat in movie popcorn
Just one popcorn-and-soda combo can match the calorie-and-saturated-fat count of three McDonald's Quarter Pounders and 12 pats of butter, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest's review

November 19, 2009

Elderberry supplement getting attention in search for Swine Flu relief
Some of the most promising research about elderberry is associated with a maker of elderberry products
Serious symptoms of Swine Flu that concern local doctors the most
Click for a list of symptoms to watch for, that warn about the need to see a doctor
Local doctors share biggest concerns about Swine Flu
I talk with a panel of local doctors about their concerns going forward with the swine flu
Panel of doctors and patients talk about Swine Flu
Karen McNew sits down with 3 doctors and 3 patients to give you a snap-shot of how this virus is affecting people

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