Body and Health News

Health officials say swine flu was widespread in only four states last week, indicating the fall wave of illness is still declining.
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The rate of a hard-to-treat infection often found in hospitals is lowest in Norway. Why are they so good at fighting MRSA?
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An African drum used at a campus ministry may have given a woman a rare kind of anthrax infection.
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Brazilian doctors have decided not to immediately remove nine of the 31 needles found in a toddler’s body because his life is no longer in danger.
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If you want to find a perfect 10, you need to be happy with yourself first.
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The maker of a nearly invisible hearing aid are going a step further — attempting a swim-proof version.
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More and more Americans are at risk of developing drug-resistant infections stemming from the widespread practice of feeding livestock antibiotics.
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Dr. Theresa Rossouw lives on the front lines of the fight against HIV and AIDS, and it’s becoming even more of an uphill battle as the virus mutates.
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Ginkgo biloba may be the most widely used supplement. But researchers say it doesn’t really do anything.
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Should women use free weights? Are cardio workouts beneficial? Fitness experts break down common misconceptions women have about working out, and advise on what you should be doing instead.
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