Body and Health News

Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers.
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Making your own egg nog is difficult. But do any of the sticky-sweet drinks you can buy at the store measure up?
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Senate Democrats remained at odds Tuesday over President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, with moderates cheering a move away from a new government insurance plan and liberals demanding in exchange an expansion of the federal Medicare program.
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The U.S. ranks near the bottom in life expectancy among wealthy nations despite spending more than double per person on health care, an economic group says.
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Bryant Gumbel shocked a television audience with the news that he’s recovering from cancer surgery and treatment. The former “Today” show anchor, 61, said a malignant tumor and part of his lung were removed two months ago. He revealed his condition to Kelly Ripa while subbing for Regis Philbin on Tuesday’s edition of “Live With Regis and Kelly.” (Philbin recently had hip replacement surgery.)
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Men who drink the most coffee are 60 percent less likely to get aggressive prostate cancer than those who don’t drink any, study finds.
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Pet frogs are being blamed for a national salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 48 people.
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Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers.
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The Obama administration took a major step Monday toward imposing the first federal limits on climate-changing pollution from cars, power plants and factories.
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Swine flu infections continue to wane, just as vaccine is becoming plentiful enough that some communities are allowing everyone to get it, not just those in priority groups.
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