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TUESDAY, Dec. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Doing weight-bearing exercise during adolescence may help women maintain their bone strength in old age, a new study says.

Latest Womens Health News Vitamin D Deficit in Pregnancy Tied to Caesarean Multiple Doses of Steroids Don't Help Preemies Moms-to-Be Who Drink Damage Fetus' White Matter Quitting Smoking Tougher on Women Among Cardiologists, Women Cite Discrimination Want More News? Sign Up for MedicineNet Newsletters!

Published online Dec. 22 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the Japanese study drew its conclusions by looking at the teenage exercise habits of 46 postmenopausal women, now aged 52 or older.

Those who had participated in low-impact, weight-bearing exercise, such as swi

Health Highlights: Dec. 23, 2008

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

FDA Says Diet Coke Plus Claims Violate Regulations

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned Coca-Cola Co., the world's largest soft-drink maker, that its claims that Diet Coke Plus contains vitamins and minerals violate federal regulations, Bloomberg reported Tuesday.

The agency said the company product is misbranded, because it includes the content claim "plus," and it urged Coca-Cola to "

Cancer Medicine Advances on Many Fronts

By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter

TUESDAY, Dec. 23 (HealthDay News) -- The war against cancer gathered steam in 2008, as new drugs tackled the toughest cancers with some success, and advances were made in both disease prevention and risk factor identification.

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A new report from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) details 12 "major" advances and 19 "notable advances" across the gamut of cancer prevention, screeni

(HealthDay News) -- If your child needs to visit a therapist to work on emotional or behavioral issues, the youngster may be a bit nervous about going.

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Here are suggestions for how to prepare your child for that visit, courtesy of the Nemours Foundation:

Be clear, honest and open about why your child needs to go.For young children, make sure they understand that this is a person that you talk with, not a doctor who gives you shots or examines

Health Tip: Enjoy Sledding Safely

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(HealthDay News) -- Sledding is a fun way to enjoy the winter weather. But it can be dangerous if done recklessly and without precautions.

The U.S. National Safety Council offers these safety tips for sledders of any age:

Stay away from steep and dangerous slopes that end on the road. Look for m

Take the Holiday to the Hospital

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TUESDAY, Dec. 23 (HealthDay News) -- If a family member or friend is in the hospital over the holidays, you can help cheer them up by bringing a bit of Christmas from home.

"Being in the hospital, away from family and festivities, can be a bit unnerving and sad for most people," Denice Foose, a chaplain at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, said in a hospital ne

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