Body and Health News

Flu experts call “pox parties” for swine flu a bad idea. It’s too risky.
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Do you know if your food is healthy? A proposed system could tell you if you should stop, use caution or go for it at the grocery store.
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The World Health Organization says up to 2 billion people could be infected by swine flu, if the current outbreak turns into a pandemic.
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The first U.S. double hand transplant is taking place at a Pittsburgh hospital.
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The parents of a baby who died should have known to take her to a hospital, an Australian prosecutor says.
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State health officials confirm the first death of a Texas resident with swine flu.
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Women trying to get stronger may get more muscle if they do not take oral contraceptives.
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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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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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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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