Body and Health News

Americans are worried about the fine print in the health care overhaul, an Associated Press poll says, and those concerns are creating new challenges for President Barack Obama as he tries to overcome doubts in Congress.
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A new study raises fresh concerns about Zetia and its cousin, Vytorin — drugs still taken by millions of Americans to lower cholesterol, despite questions raised last year about how well they work.
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Sexually spread diseases continue to rise, with reported chlamydia cases setting yet another record in 2008, government health officials say.
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A baby born with 24 digits has his extra toes taken off. But doctors think he could learn to use the extra fingers.
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Nothing was stopping young Tyler Plotkin from having seizures. His parents were left with a difficult and painful decision — doctors were recommending removing half of Tyler’s brain.
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Overall spending on health care would rise as a result of legislation approved a week ago by the House, according to a report by a top official at the agency that oversees Medicare.
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said the Sacramento SPCA will participate in a three-year study on canine influenza.
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People believe selenium will improve their health. But too much of a good thing may cause heart problems.
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A baby dies in a hospital after pleas for help from his parents while his doctor played video games online, health authorities in China say.
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While many are lining up in droves to get the H1N1 vaccine, others are seeking a more natural way to fight the virus.
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