FDA panel urges tighter blood donor restrictions
An FDA advisory panel voted 10 7 to exclude donors who spent three months or more in Britain from 1980 to 1996 and those with five or more years in other European countries. The move aims to curb mad cow disease risk though officials warn it could trigger blood shortages.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Satcher urges mature discussion on sexuality in society
Surgeon General David Satcher urges parents schools and communities to discuss sexuality openly to curb pregnancies and STDs. The report highlights 12 million annual STIs 40 000 new HIV infections 1.4 million abortions and 800 000 to 900 000 living with HIV while stressing respect for diverse values and nonjudgmental support.
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Washington
David Satcher
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Jogging Link to Stronger Bones in Men in 30s
A study in the July American Journal of Public Health finds men in their 30s who jog at least nine times a month show bone density at least 5 percent higher than nonjoggers. Researchers analyzed 4,254 men including 954 joggers and 3,300 nonjoggers using hip X-rays.
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American Journal of Public Health
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National Center For Health Statistics
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Hyattesville
Mussolino
American Public Health Association
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