Osteoporosis gene discovery may enable childhood test
Australian researchers report a single gene may influence osteoporosis risk, possibly enabling a childhood test to identify vulnerable individuals. If confirmed, such testing could prompt early calcium supplementation to strengthen bones and prevent fractures later in life. Doctors view the finding as a major breakthrough for risk assessment and treatment directions.
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Study links radon exposure to higher lung cancer risk
The Swedish study reviewed 1,360 lung cancer patients and 2,847 controls, tying home radon levels to increased risk. Radon in homes peaks at 3.8 to 10.8 pico curies per liter, with 30 to 80 percent higher cancer risk compared to lower exposure, though smoking remains the major cause.
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GOP lawyer likely to lead Whitewater probe in Clinton case
Attorney General Janet Reno may appoint Robert Fiske Jr. as special counsel to investigate President Clinton's investment in a development company tied to an Arkansas savings and loan failure. Fiske, a Republican and former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, heads a prominent Wall Street law firm and has past ties to Iran Contra investigations and the Walsh independent counsel team.
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Administration vows to bolster on-job safety
The Clinton administration will tighten enforcement of workplace safety laws to cut injuries and deaths on the job. Labor Secretary Reich said the focus will be on the worst offenders and violations, targeting firms with large numbers of vulnerable workers. OSHA with a $300 million budget and 2,300 staff will use stiffer fines and criminal penalties to deter violations.
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Walsh final Iran-Contra report targets North Virginia Senate bid
Oliver North dismisses Walsh as having fired his last shot but the final Iran-Contra report risks resurfacing in North's Virginia Senate campaign. North, a GOP candidate against Chuck Robb, faces renewed attack from Democrats over his Iran-Contra role as Walsh releases the long awaited document.
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Inherited cholesterol victims to be sought
CLEARWATER FL A nationwide FH screening program targets 500000 Americans with familial hypercholesterolemia a form of high cholesterol causing about 20000 preventable deaths yearly Dr Roger Williams of the University of Utah says the condition is treatable and many victims are unaware
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Fla
Roger Williams
University of Utah
Salt Lake City
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