About 10 years ago the government set some lofty health goals for the nation to reach by 2010. So how did we do? By many measures, not so hot.
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Did Americans Get Healthier Over Past Decade? – 1478th Edition
Thursday, December 31st, 2009Too Much Vitamin E May Do Harm – 1479th Edition
Thursday, December 31st, 2009A theory that antioxidants will help everyone avoid heart disease has been disproved in a large study, the authors say.
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Montana 3rd State To Allow Doctor-Assisted Suicide – 1480th Edition
Thursday, December 31st, 2009The Montana Supreme Court says nothing in state law prevents patients from seeking physician-assisted suicide, making Montana the third state that will allow the procedure.
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Doctors Leave 9 Needles In Brazilian Boy’s Body – 1466th Edition
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009Brazilian 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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How Can You Find Right Mate For You? – 1467th Edition
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009If you want to find a perfect 10, you need to be happy with yourself first.
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Swim-Proof Hearing Aids To Get Test – 1468th Edition
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009The 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 – 1469th Edition
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009More and more Americans are at risk of developing drug-resistant infections stemming from the widespread practice of feeding livestock antibiotics.
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African Doctor Sees More Drug-Resistant HIV – 1470th Edition
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009Dr. 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 Doesn’t Help Brains, Study Says – 1471th Edition
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009Ginkgo biloba may be the most widely used supplement. But researchers say it doesn’t really do anything.
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Women’s Workout Myths Get Busted – 1472th Edition
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009Should 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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