Body and Health News

Germs in the gut may help drive appetite, says new research into the link between obesity and bacteria.
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A kindergarten teacher in southwestern China has admitted she used an empty hypodermic needle to prick 63 of her students on the hands, feet and buttocks as punishment for bad behavior, state media reported Friday.
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The fate of President Barack Obama’s health bill hangs in the balance as Democrats and Republicans push for stiffer abortion language.
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What counts as sex matters to doctors and medical researchers. But people can’t agree on what counts.
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Diet not working? Blame your genes. That’s the pitch behind a new test that claims to show whether people will do better on a low-fat or a low-carb weight loss plan.
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The American Cancer Society warns that PSA testing for men may not save lives.
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Several senators — along with medical professionals — say there is no scientific reason to stop gay men from donating blood.
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Puerto Rico’s government sent inspectors across the island Thursday to stop stores from selling locally produced hand sanitizers tainted with a dangerous bacteria.
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A new report released by a food safety group estimates food-borne illnesses cost the U.S. $152 billion each year in health care and other losses.
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President Barack Obama urged Congress Wednesday to vote “up or down” on sweeping health care legislation.
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