Body and Health News

People who have drastic weight loss surgery are no more likely to die than those who have other common procedures, a study says.
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At first, fire officials suspected that carbon monoxide or some other toxic fumes had sickened almost 150 people at a Texas bank call center — it turned out that perfume.
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Salsa — not ketchup — is the most popular condiment. Which one is the best?
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State news in Indonesia reports the birth of a set of conjoined twins with two heads, but just a single body.
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People whose pets get cancer have a new hope.
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A common chemical used in many plastic products is linked to raising the risk of liver problems in premature babies, according to a new study.
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To pass a major overhaul of the health care system, people from both parties have to get on board, lawmakers say.
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In a drive to inoculate people against swine flu before winter, many European governments say they will fast-track the testing of a vaccine, arousing concern among some experts about safety and proper doses.
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A new White House study says small businesses pay up to 18 percent more to provide health insurance for their employees
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Health officials say up to 40 percent of Americans could get swine flu this year and next.
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