Body and Health News

According to a new study kids with a broken arm do surprisingly better with over-the-counter painkillers than more powerful prescription drugs.
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Most mosquito repellents these days use DEET. But scientists are looking for a better replacement.
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American schools are preparing for what could be the most widespread vaccination effort since the days of polio.
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A dying cancer patient wants to see her parents one time, but they are not allowed in the country.
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A new plan could mean more military veterans will get tested for HIV even if they aren’t at high risk.
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Since swine flu first emerged in April, it has sparked panic, vaccine production and now, a video game.
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Publications for women often portray infants sleeping on their backs or with potentially hazardous items around, researchers say.
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Bakers try to get the taste and texture of white bread with the benefits of whole grains.
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The DASH diet, meant to lower blood pressure, can also lessen the chance of painful kidney stones, a study finds.
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At St. Francis Preparatory School this fall, the auditorium will double as a sick room.
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