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July 31, 2010
Brazilian men swapped at birth work, live together
July 30, 2010
Drug-resistant strain of E. coli emerges in U.S.
Law creates paperwork fiasco for businesses
FDA lifts hold on embryonic stem cell trial
New flu vaccine protects against H1N1, too
How could French woman have killed her 8 babies?
Enjoy your vacation — even after you get back
Two die in Florida from mosquito-borne disease
Still no food inspections at Florida hospitals
Doctors: Transplant advance in windpipe cancer
4 vets positive for hepatitis after St. Louis clinic visit
Daydreams really can take you far away
No help for unemployed buying COBRA coverage?
Women's hormone cream can screw up your kids, pets
Women's hormone cream can screw up your kids, pets
Caterers dish up more cases of food poisoning
July 29, 2010
Obese patients lose weight on new Orexigen drug
Obese patients shown to lose weight on Orexigen
Protein in urine can forecast kidney disease
Prostate cancer 'cell of origin' identified
Study: Gestational diabetes likely to recur
Secondhand smoke may be hurting kids' grades
FDA warns of pneumonia risk with IV antibiotic
Video: Robots for the aging
Video: Healthy mouth, healthy body?
Lisps come and lisps go — like Sally Draper's
Lisps come and lisps go — like Sally Draper's
Video: Go with your gut: Bacteria the key to weight loss?
July 28, 2010
Rabbits grow their own joint replacements
FDA considering changes to risky drug safeguards
9 natural cures you can trust
Hands-only CPR enough to save a life, studies say
Hand transplant program launches at UCLA
Sports often possible after shoulder replacement
Video: Tiny batteries pack big danger
Whooping cough outbreaks raise health fears
Her baby teeth are finally gone — at age 28?
For persistent fibroids, a less invasive option
Your occupation may shed light on how you'll die
Washington D.C. pushes female condoms to fight HIV
Defensiveness good for men — but not women
July 27, 2010
Good friendships key to healthy living
Florida seen at risk from Caribbean dengue epidemic
PFT: NFL to warn players of concussion risks
NYC restaurants to get graded on food safety
Mental health experts ask: Will anyone be normal?
Faces of soldiers rebuilt through new program
Healthiest state for kids? New Hampshire, study says
Crazy cat ladies: Why always cats? Why always ladies?
Crazy cat ladies: Why always cats? Why always ladies?
Get the best results at your next health exam
Should health plans offer free birth control?
July 26, 2010
Lice? Kids shouldn't miss school, new guidelines say
Many outraged as accused killer gets new liver
Report: Mentally ill deported without legal aid
Low-risk prostate cancer treated aggressively
Pharma seeks FDA clarity on risky drug safeguards
A sniff steers new wheelchair for paralyzed people
Paralyzed may soon steer wheelchair with just a sniff
American Medical Response adds chief doctor
Is fresher blood better for surgery?
Report: Female orgasm disorder gets little help
Some experts wary of gastric bands for teens
Extra education slows down dementia
Medical device problems hurt 70,000+ kids annually
Full face transplant patient reveals results
Fingers crossed! Lucky charms really do work, study shows
Lucky charms really do work, study shows
A real nightmare: Bed bugs biting all over U.S.
Portable baby recliners recalled after death
July 25, 2010
Mom was right: You are what you eat
Understanding your body’s quirks
July 23, 2010
Insecure people at higher risk of heart attacks
Fresh or frozen might not matter for donated eggs
FDA panel wants more painkiller restrictions
Gym benefits undone by too much sitting
FDA staff: Cancer a concern with Medtronic device
Some insurers stop writing new coverage for kids
Guzzling diet soda raises premature birth risk
Heart bypass surgery may alter sense of taste
Obama pledges to up AIDS fight
Cancer a concern with Medtronic device: FDA
Personal DNA gene tests are bogus
Hippie hazard! Drum circle spreads rhythm – and anthrax
Hippie hazard! Drum circle spreads rhythm – and anthrax
July 22, 2010
The 5 worst kids' meals in America
Curious side effect: Pills turn teen's hair white
Early, rural-based HIV care offers hope in Africa
JJ AIDS drug shows promise
Digital 'i-Dosing' -- it's all in your head
Getting high from sound? It's all in your head
Keep busy to keep happy, study shows
'Bubble babies' benefit from gene therapy
Rare tropical fungus tied to 15 U.S. deaths
Off-hours delivery may not affect preemie survival
Equipment defect leads to reanalysis of gene study
Hospital bill not covered? Now you can appeal
DNA tests give bogus results, U.S. probe finds
Newsweek: Can you bribe people to be healthy?
Malicious adults use drugs to abuse kids
July 21, 2010
Cup of coffee OK during pregnancy
Cup of coffee OK during pregnancy
New policy aims to cut repeat C-sections
Depression may increase Alzheimer's risk
No Pap smears for women under 21: guidelines
Curious side effect: Pills turn teen's hair white
Music can boost language skills
FDA report shows series of lapses at JJ plant
Italy reports human case of mad cow disease
US issues hold on much-debated Avandia study
If you're depressed, the world really looks gray
No link seen between coffee, prostate cancer risk
State bans debarking surgery
Yappers united! State bans debarking surgery
Newsweek: How to avoid breast-cancer diagnosis mistakes
Overweight want more at a meal, but don't eat more
Newsweek: Why are fertility treatments expensive in the U.S.?
Growing boy faces new struggle in Haiti
How to get boys to read? Try a book on farts
July 20, 2010
Panel withdraws support for breast cancer drug
Study: Routine HIV tests find few new cases
Video: Whooping cough epidemic claims another life
Panel votes to withdraw approval for breast cancer drug
Meat lovers may pack on the pounds over time
More pet owners paying for high-tech vet care
FDA panel: Breast cancer drug's risks outweigh benefits
What's the big deal, Mom? It's just a tattoo!
Disfigured Canadian boy has 2nd facial surgery
White baby born to black parents
IVF success predicted by a new test
I've got the whole world ... in my mouth?
Anti-AIDS gel changes face of Africa fight
ADHD meds help, but many parents still against them
FDA panel probes breast cancer drug
AIDS spreading in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
End to H1N1 swine flu pandemic?
Perdue recalls frozen chicken nuggets
I've got the whole world ... in my mouth?
Holy water on dog food? Pet-sitters face odd requests
July 19, 2010
Combat injuries may cause epilepsy years later
Men are like apes when competing for status
Reading your doc's notes may improve care
Files indicate settlement in Paxil lawsuit
Pets may be the next frontier of health reform
Anti-AIDS gel may help prevent infection
Kids' high cholesterol may drop naturally
Early treatment key for HIV-positive patients
AIDS groups call for "renaissance" in vaccine hunt
AIDS groups call for "renaissance" in vaccine hunt
Bill Clinton speaks at int'l AIDS conference
NY mulls indoor tanning rules, cites cancer risk
Abortion foes win a round in health overhaul
In U.S. cities, HIV linked more to poverty than race
Warts? Self-hypnosis works to will them away
Why some marriages thrive on conflict
Newsweek: How beauty can affect your job, career and life
Study: Test-tube kids face increased cancer risk
Bill Clinton speaks at int'l AIDS conference
Whooping cough vaccine not linked to seizures
July 18, 2010
AIDS conference chief lashes out at world leaders
Microneedles may take the ouch out of flu shots
Herbal diet supplement recalled for safety risks
Treating HIV may also prevent its spread
Renewed optimism in hunt for AIDS vaccine
HIV costs may hit $35 billion a year
The 10 commandments for younger skin
July 17, 2010
Dengue epidemic threatens Caribbean, kills dozens
July 16, 2010
Bummer: New Mexico faces medical pot shortage
94 charged in Medicare scams totaling $251M
Some birth control less effective for heavy women
Domincan Republic fights surge in dengue
Dominican Republic fights surge in dengue
Many Americans shun sunscreen, poll finds
Short-snouted dogs most likely to die on planes
Fibromyalgia linked to suicide risk in women
FDA says breast cancer drug did not extend lives
'Gluten-free' foods may be contaminated
Play yard tents recalled after child's death
Sniffing insulin may help ease Alzheimer's
Will digital medical records save your life?
July 15, 2010
Two-step vaccine may offer 'universal' flu jab
Record number of Army suicides in June
FDA panel votes to not approve new diet pill
U.S. groups target 20 possible causes of cancer
Prescription drug abuse skyrocketing
Russians brood, but Americans get depressed - study
Lettuce recalled for possible E. coli
Correction: Day Care-Sleep Supplement story
FDA panel to weigh in on weight-loss pill
My, what different colored eyes you have
'July effect' is real, new study shows
Mom searches China for life-saving donor
Suicide tied to air pollution and asthma
July 14, 2010
Jail for Ohio woman who gave kids sleep supplement
Video: Chef cooks up a fresh idea for food stamps
Video: Cheney recuperating from heart surgery
Woman pregnant with two babies, and they're not twins
QA: Why is Avandia staying on the market?
Experimental diet pill shows promise, little risk
Antibiotics could help control malaria
FDA panel votes to keep Avandia on the market
JJ to unveil plan to fix Tylenol quality problems
82,000 drop-side cribs recalled by Pottery Barn
FDA panel says Avandia doesn't raise death risk
FDA panel sees greater heart risk with Avandia
More weight may equal less brainpower
theGrio: Dangerous cough 'sizzurp' popularized by stars, youth
GE touts new rules on computerized health records
Nestle drops health claims for BOOST drinks
Crucial vote nears on diabetes drug
5 things you need to know about antioxidants
Palliative care lacking in much of the world
July 13, 2010
'Octomom' doc accused of implanting 7 embryos
More than 1,000 exposed to dengue in Florida
Updated Alzheimer's guidelines add very early stage
New Alzheimer's rules expand to early diagnosis
Panel proposes aggressive Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Many docs don't report on addicted colleagues
Diabetes pill controversy shows rift in FDA
'Octomom' doc accused of implanting 7 embryos
Jewelry from popular tween stores recalled over cadmium
Digital medical records get 5-year deadline
First lady emphasizes health, not weight, to her daughters
Young, obese men face higher death risk
Weight loss drug works, faces safety worries
Obama's new HIV/AIDS plan calls for cutting infections
The bigger your head, the better your memory?
Who controls childbirth — mom-to-be or doc?
July 12, 2010
Makers of NuvaRing sued over woman's death
MRI best for diagnosing stroke
Higher vitamin E intake tied to lower dementia risk
Bad hot flashes? Try dropping a few pounds
You can expect the unexpected, but you'll still miss a lot
Why we miss what's right in front of us
Anti-clotting drug Coumadin recalled
Your phone wants you to check your blood sugar
Guacamole, salsa linked to food poisoning
All kids should have cholesterol tests, docs say
All kids should have cholesterol tests, docs say
FDA to review first of 3 new weight loss drugs
Better at predicting Alzheimer's. Now what?
Exercise may be best to fight Alzheimer's
Being a perfectionist can take toll on health
Dog bites can leave kids with emotional scars too
July 11, 2010
Probe sought into alcohol-energy drinks promotion
Lifesaving chemo may put workers' lives at risk
July 10, 2010
Psychology group backs CIA detainee abuse claim
Mont. advocacy group shuts down cannabis caravans
Obama: More post-traumatic stress help for vets
Obama says country must help vets with PTSD
July 09, 2010
Nutritional value of fruits, veggies is dwindling
Anxiety may worsen prognosis for heart patients
New rules could make eggs safer
Avandia: Is it too risky to take?
China finds more milk tainted with deadly chemical
130? Woman claims to be world's oldest
Tick, tock, ROWR! Biological clock may ring women's libido
Can biological clock put women in the mood?
7 tricks to suppress your appetite
China finds more milk tainted with deadly melamine
July 08, 2010
Getting benefits to be easier for vets with PTSD
Smart pill? Drug grows brain cells
Fish oil may lower risk of breast cancer
New obesity pills try to shed past problems
Recall of Tylenol, other drugs widens
Antibodies found that protect against AIDS
Quit chilling. Stress may fight cancer — in mice
Families who eat together, stay slim together?
Newsweek: Changing how cops deal with the autistic
Is your relationship doomed? Test may tell
Lopsided ladies lament: It's not easy being uneven
Managing stress could help calm a raging gut
Doctors perform face transplant with eyelids
Heart tests add to U.S. radiation dose concerns
July 07, 2010
Diabetics turn to surgery to tame blood sugar
Baltimore food czar urges healthier options
Missing: Fresh foods in Baltimore
Newsweek: Should the pill be sold over the counter?
Anti-TB compounds could fight neglected diseases
CORRECTED: Anti-TB compounds could fight neglected diseases
Love is a 'powerfully wonderful addiction'
Newsweek: Flaw surfaces in DNA longevity study
Perfectionists at risk for postpartum blues
Your brain is hardwired for fattening foods
July 06, 2010
Blood pressure goals for diabetics may harm
FDA OKs 'eye telescope' to counter blindness
Glucosamine no better than placebo for back pain
Child's neck size may reveal weight problems
Is that a big toe on Megan Fox's hand?
Scientists find blood protein link to Alzheimer's
Colon cancer screenings up, breast rate stalled
Robert Butler, who coined 'ageism,' dies at 83
To protect babies, keep car seats in the car
Mother's diet, genes may raise birth defect risk
July 05, 2010
Men taking Viagra risk sex diseases
More women urged to get osteoporosis tests
Study shows teens benefit from later school day
Heading out? What to know before you go
5 ways not to get sick on vacation
"Mind-body" therapy shows promise for fibromyalgia
July 04, 2010
NYT: Do big-eyed contact lenses pose risk?
9 condiments that are good for you
July 03, 2010
Colorado bison meat recalled after link to E. coli
July 02, 2010
Your keyboard can give you food poisoning
Sleep woes linked to middle-aged weight gain
Doctors amputated her wrong leg
Health overhaul may mean longer ER waits
Great balls of fire! Grill injuries can ruin your cookout
Summer bummer: Ocean swimming can make you sick
July 01, 2010
Expired swine flu shots amount to $260 million loss
Suicide while sleepwalking is a real nightmare
Uninsured? New 'high risk' premiums costly
Cold cereal might beat a hot breakfast
Depressed? Fish oil might help
Certain genes play a role in living to 100
Living to 100? Certain genes may play a role
CDC: West Nile virus illness continue to decline
Divorce not always bad for the kids
More kid jewelry recalled due to toxic cadmium
Newsweek: Parents oblivious to obese kids
Prostate screening can cut cancer deaths
Families often don't trust bad news from docs
AP IMPACT: Millions of vaccine doses to be burned