Study: Small soda taxes don’t dent obesity (AP)

AP - Small taxes on soda do little to reduce soft drink consumption or prevent childhood obesity, but larger levies probably would, according to new research.

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Clinical Trials Update: March 31, 2010 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

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Study finds possible heart risk with prostate drug (AP)

AP - Full results of a big study testing a drug for preventing prostate cancer show a higher risk of heart failure, a surprise finding that could dampen enthusiasm for expanding its use.

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1 in 4 elderly need care decisions made for them (AP)

AP - A significant number of the elderly — more than one in four — will eventually need someone to make end-of-life decisions about their medical care, a new study suggests.

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Overweight babies may have delayed motor skills (Reuters)

Reuters - Pudgy babies may be adorable, but being overweight may delay a baby’s ability to roll over, crawl, or conquer other important physical skills, researchers report.

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India prepared to take EU to WTO over drugs (Reuters)

Reuters - India is ready to launch a formal dispute against the European Union at the World Trade Organization over EU seizures of Indian generic drugs, the Indian Trade Secretary said on Wednesday.

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Many Kids Not Fully Informed of Their Role in Cancer Studies (HealthDay)

HealthDay - TUESDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) — Among children with cancer who are enrolled in clinical research trials, most do not receive a clear explanation of their role in research from their parents and doctors, a new report suggests.

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Clinical Trials Update: March 30, 2010 (HealthDay)

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More Family Support Can Raise Fears For Some Elderly (HealthDay)

HealthDay - TUESDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) — Having many supportive relatives actually increases the fear of dying among elderly people in ethnic minorities, according to British researchers.

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Women Would Welcome At-Home Test for STDs (HealthDay)

HealthDay - TUESDAY, March 30 (HealthDay News) — Do-it-yourself tests for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) apparently would be a hit among women.

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