Body and Health News

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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A theory that antioxidants will help everyone avoid heart disease has been disproved in a large study, the authors say.
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The 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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The maker of a nearly invisible hearing aid are going a step further — attempting a swim-proof version.
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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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Dr. 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 biloba may be the most widely used supplement. But researchers say it doesn’t really do anything.
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Should 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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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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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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