Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

H1N1 Not As Catchy As Other Pandemic Strains – 1473th Edition

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

How contagious is swine flu? Less than the novel viruses that have caused big world outbreaks in the past, new research suggests.
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Acupuncture Stops Hot Flashes After Cancer – 1474th Edition

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Breast cancer patients who get acupuncture in a study feel better and have a higher sex drive than patients who take medication to fight hot flashes.
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Swim-Proof Hearing Aids To Get Test – 1463th Edition

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

The maker of a nearly invisible hearing aid are going a step further — attempting a swim-proof version.
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Drug-Resistant Infections Lurk In Our Meat – 1464th Edition

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

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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Recharge Resolutions With New Thoughts – 1465th Edition

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Positive thinking can help you find long-term success with your New Year’s resolutions.
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Doctors Leave 9 Needles In Brazilian Boy’s Body – 1459th Edition

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

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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Study: Older Alcoholics Drink More – 1460th Edition

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Researchers say older drinkers consume significantly more alcohol than younger drinkers.
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WHO Chief: Swine Flu Pandemic Continues – 1461th Edition

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Many more people could become sick with swine flu this winter even though it has peaked in North America and some European countries, the head of the World Health Organization said Tuesday.
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How Can You Find Right Mate For You? – 1462th Edition

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

If you want to find a perfect 10, you need to be happy with yourself first.
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House Dems Pessimistic About Public Option – 1455th Edition

Monday, December 28th, 2009

House Democrats aren’t optimistic that a government insurance plan, a central element of health care legislation passed in their chamber, will survive negotiations with the Senate.
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