VitaBeat Health News - August 21, 2008

Anheuser-Busch Launches 'Tilt'; A Malt Beverage With Caffeine

August 9, 2005 - Topics water, alcohol and drink

Matthew Borghese - All Headline News Contributor

New York, NY (AHN)- Alcohol manufacturer, Anheuser-Busch, is launching its latest product, "Tilt."

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Pilots Susceptible To Cataracts

August 9, 2005 - Topics men, blind, research and study
Researchers at the University of Iceland in Reykjavik find that airline pilots are at higher risk of developing cataracts because of exposure to cosmic rays while in flight.

According to Reuters, the study focuses on 445 men aged 50 or older of whom 79 were pilots and 71 had cataracts, concluding the pilots have triple the risk of developing cataracts.

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Dana Reeve Is Battling Lung Cancer

August 9, 2005 - Topics cancer, lung cancer and research
Dana Reeve, the wife of Christopher Reeve who died last year after being paralyzed for nine years, announces Tuesday that she is battling lung cancer.

Reeve, 44, says the announcement comes after rumors began about her wavering health.

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Pilots at Higher Risk of Cataracts

August 9, 2005 - Topics smoking, men, blind, research and radiation
Researchers at the University of Iceland in Reykjavik find that airline pilots are at higher risk of developing cataracts because of exposure to cosmic rays while in flight.

According to Reuters, the study focuses on 445 men aged 50 or older of whom 79 were pilots and 71 had cataracts, concluding the pilots have triple the risk of developing cataracts.

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Christopher Reeve's Widow Has Lung Cancer

August 9, 2005 - Topics cancer and lung cancer
Christopher Reeve's widow, who gained admiration for spending nine years caring for her paralyzed husband until his death last year, announces Tuesday she has lung cancer.

Dana Reeve, 44, says she decided to disclose her illness after rumors about her health were reported in the media, according to Reuters.

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