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Strict Mediterranean Diet Can Help Reduce Deaths From Major Chronic Diseases
Science Daily Fri, 12 Sep 2008 7:27 AM PDT
Sticking to a full Mediterranean diet provides substantial protection against major chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer and Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. .


Tiny implant could relieve pain, depression
Minnesota Public Radio Fri, 12 Sep 2008 5:26 AM PDT
The Mayo Clinic has helped develop a technology that could help better treat Parkinson's disease and depression.


Capitol Hill Watch*|*Lawmakers Warn Federal Officials To Fix Problems With Medicare Information Phone Line
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report, Sep 12, 2008
CMS has improved 1-800-Medicare, a toll-free telephone line that beneficiaries can call for information on the prescription drug benefit, but the agency needs to address some serious problems that remain before the next annual enrollment period begins on Nov. 15, advocates for seniors and lawmakers said on Thursday during a hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, CQ HealthBeat reports. CMS has five call centers nationwide for the telephone line, which served about 30 million callers in 2007.

• C-SPAN on Thursday broadcast the hearing [webcast] (C-SPAN, 9/11).
• In addition, ABC's "Good Morning America" [video] on Thursday reported on problems with the telephone line ("Good Morning America," ABC, 9/11).

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