Body and Health News

Older people exposed to other versions of the swine flu may be less likely to catch the latest mutation.
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Health officials told lawmakers Wednesday it took only two weeks to identify the genetic characteristics of swine flu, and they are in good position to quickly produce a vaccine if the flu takes a turn for the worse.
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The number of hungry people in the world could soon hit a record 1 billion, despite a recent drop in food prices, the U.N. food aid organization said Wednesday.
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A national report tries to find the healthiest states and finds that more education often means better health.
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A two-hour show will take a look at how the star of the original “Charlie’s Angels” deals with a medical fight.
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An Ohio woman is the recipient of the first U.S. face transplant, at the Cleveland Clinic.
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Some candy or coffee may help you make it through the day, but healthier foods could give you longer-lasting energy.
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The Obama administration wants the United States to spend $63 billion over the next six years to fight global diseases and provide more aid for prenatal and postnatal care, children’s health and fighting tropical diseases.
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A Boy Scouts of America volunteer says he’ll have to miss some of his troop’s trips because of his size.
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Women trying to get stronger may get more muscle if they do not take oral contraceptives.
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