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Health watch: updates on milk scandal and more

Sep 26, 2008 by FN's Shar Bareng

news_milk.jpg* How far has the local cosmetic surgery scene gone in the past 20 years? See if you're still updated on the trends and find out how much you should expect to spend on lifts, lasers, stem cell injections, and more.

* Genes may be responsible for the occurrence of Alzheimer's disease. How much are you at risk if your family has a history of this disorder?

* Know other milk products from China you should watch out for as a result of melamine contamination. Meanwhile, see China's attempts to repair the damages from the tainted milk scandal.

* Following a Mediterranean diet consisting of fruits and vegetables may offer a big health boost and protect you against cancer, heart disease, and other major chronic illnesses.

* Gardasil, the vaccine against cervical cancer, has been accepted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to guard against cancers of the vagina and vulva.

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