Body and Health News

A man who gave part of his liver to his wife donates a kidney to his sister-in-law.
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A genetic experiment could lead to treatments for stroke patients, scientists in Iran say.
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Three patients exposed to contaminated medical equipment at Veterans Affairs hospitals have tested positive for HIV, the agency said Friday.
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Mothers-to-be who work out seem to help their babies’ lungs and nervous systems develop.
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People who have been locked up are more likely to have hypertension, a study finds.
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A doctor says people tend to believe myths about who gets arthritis and how.
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The maker of Lian How and Uncle Chen spices and sauces expands a recall after products sicken people in several states.
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Advocates of the female condom are promoting a less costly, more user-friendly version that they hope will vastly expand its role in the global fight against AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
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Among women with the same body-mass index, those with a larger waist are more likely to suffer heart failure, a study finds.
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Attorneys for a Connecticut woman mauled by a chimpanzee ask a judge to seal photos of the victim and her medical records from the public.
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