Body and Health News

Mexico’s top health official says the number of new swine flu cases is stabilizing in the nation at the epicenter of the outbreak.
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The nation’s first swine flu death is tragic but health experts say not unexpected, and they advise parents to just take ordinary precautions.
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People have gotten used to saying “swine flu.” But some say “Mexican flu” or “North American flu” are better terms. What do scientists say?
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Women have been told to examine their breasts for lumps and changes, and researchers find that counseling helps them remember to do it correctly.
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Doctors couldn’t figure out what was wrong with the first person to die of swine flu. The 39-year-old woman arrived at their hospital gasping for air, her hands and feet blue from oxygen-starved blood.
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A bedridden 89-year-old man is attacked by mice at an Australian nursing home, prompting the government to launch an investigation into the facility.
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The swine flu spreads to 10 U.S. states, extending its global reach as the U.S. is hit with the first flu death outside of Mexico.
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Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Wednesday that dealing with the swine flu virus will be “a marathon, not a sprint” and individual citizens have a responsibility to help.
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Health officials say that stopping disease by washing your hands means taking your time and doing it right.
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Some school systems near San Antonio close their doors to try to stop the spread of swine flu.
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