Body and Health News

The Obama administration said Wednesday it will pump more than $130 million into a Montana town where asbestos contamination has been blamed for more than 200 deaths.
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A hospital gives Tamiflu to dozens of babies after they were treated by a staff member who also treated someone who turned out to have swine flu.
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The zinc in nasal sprays and gels meant to treat colds can damage nerves and make it hard to smell, the government says. The maker of Zicam disagrees.
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Health care costs are weighing heavily on Americans, with nearly half of those polled in a new survey saying they’re worried about paying for future care.
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Senate Democrats on Wednesday took the first major step toward a sweeping overhaul of the health care system in over a decade, pushing legislation despite strenuous GOP opposition and uncertainty about its provisions and costs.
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Senators pushed ahead Thursday on what were supposed to be the easy parts of sweeping health care legislation — and quickly found out almost nothing about overhauling the system is uncontroversial.
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As a woman experiences her final menstrual periods, her brain can’t pick up new information as well, a study says.
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Employers who offer health insurance coverage could see a 9 percent cost increase next year, according to a report.
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The Obama administration said Wednesday it will pump more than $130 million into a Montana town where asbestos contamination has been blamed for more than 200 deaths.
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Talking about drag racing online leads a woman to an organ donor and new best friend.
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