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Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 7, 2010

'Magic Mushroom' Hallucinogen Might Help Cancer Patients
Study found it eased anxieties, lifted spirits in those with advanced disease

'Self-Embedding' Takes Teen Self-Injury to the Extreme
Radiologists recommend minimally invasive procedure to remove staples, paper clips and more

After $75,000, Money Can't Buy Day-to-Day Happiness
But the more people make, the better they feel about their lives overall, study found

Chemicals in Rugs, Cookware May Be Linked to Raised Cholesterol in Teens
Long-term effect of exposure to PFOAs, PFOS compounds still unknown, researchers say

Autistic Toddlers Prefer to Gaze at Geometric Patterns: Study
Finding could help spot the disorder early, when treatments are most effective, researchers say

Low-Carb Diets Heavy on Meat May Raise Health Risks
But vegetable-based low-carb plans lowered death rates from cancer and heart disease, study finds

Urgent Care, Retail Clinics Offer Alternatives to ER Visits
Less expensive options could save over $4 billion a year in U.S. health care costs, study suggests

Fillings, Sealants May Leach BPA Into Kids' Mouths
But analysis finds exposure to the controversial chemical is short-lived, with health effects unclear

Lack of Sleep May Be Linked to Childhood Obesity
Study found more than 30% of kids who didn't get enough nighttime rest gained too much weight

In Cities, Weak Social Ties May Boost Mental Illness
Swedish study finds urban dwellers more prone to disorders such as schizophrenia

Cost of Medical Malpractice Tops $55 Billion a Year in U.S.
Researchers blame unnecessary tests, treatments given to avoid lawsuits

Large Companies More Likely to Offer Dental Insurance
Only about a third of all U.S. businesses provide it, study finds

Health Care Reform: Will It Empower or Perplex Consumers?
Choosing health plans, managing chronic conditions requires basic health literacy

College Students Reminded to Wash Their Hands
Making good hygiene a habit can help stop spread of flu at school, expert says

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