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People with kidney disease are more likely to be added to the waiting list for a kidney transplant if they've had a previous heart, lung or liver transplant, a new study suggests.

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Odds of getting new kidney uneven

Efforts to adopt a more accurate test for diagnosing diabetes may have hit a snag. Comparing the age-old oral glucose tolerance test to the newer hemoglobin A1c test confirms earlier evidence that race may influence test results, Danish researcher…

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Protein test ups diabetes diagnoses in some races

THURSDAY, Sept. 2 (HealthDay News) — People with osteoporosis who take drugs such as Boniva (ibandronate), Fosamax (alendronate) or Actonel (risedronate) to strengthen their bones may be at an increased risk of esophageal cancer, British resea…

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Long-Term Use of Bone Drugs May Be Linked to Esophageal
Cancer

(HealthDay News) — For the first few months, newborns need sustenance from either breast milk or formula.

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Health Tip: Breast-Feeding Benefits Baby

(HealthDay News) — When the heart beats irregularly, it's called arrhythmia.

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Health Tip: Heart Arrhythmia May Have Symptoms

FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) — A new report casts doubt on the argument that marijuana is a “gateway drug” that plays a major role in leading people to try other illegal drugs.

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Study Contends Pot Isn't a Major 'Gateway Drug'

FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) — From sunny California to New York City, in flophouses, theaters and high-end offices, bedbugs are popping up in droves although, these days, they're found in a lot more places than just your bed.

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Bedbug Nation: Critters Make a Comeback

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

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Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 3, 2010

FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) — As Hurricane Earl, packing 105 mph winds, roared up the U.S. east coast Friday, federal officials urged residents to take steps to protect themselves and their property.

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As Hurricane Earl Hits East Coast, Residents Urged to Brace
Themselves

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:

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Health Highlights: Sept. 3, 2010