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Support for legislation builds, but leaders still appear short.
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Two months after the ground shook in Haiti, 4-year-old Schneily Similien still needs a new leg. Msnbc.com is heading to Haiti track the story of Schneily and other amputees as they work to build new lives in a devastated country.
U.S. soldier Kortney Clemons lost his right leg in the Iraq war, but he's now a running champion. He shares his journey from self-pity to Paralympian in a letter to Haiti's amputees.
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End in sight, Dems lobby health bill waverers
President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders lobbied intensively for historic health care legislation Friday, striving to resolve a last-minute dispute over Medicare while gaining precious "yeses" less than 48 hours ahead of a climactic vote.
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Kraft to cut salt in its North American foods
Kraft Foods says it will cut the salt in its products sold in North America by an average of 10 percent over the next two years as food makers try to appeal to health-conscious consumers.
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Gene tests don't predict breast cancer better
Studying genes linked to breast cancer may someday lead to better treatments, but they do little to improve a doctor's ability to predict who is likely to develop a tumor, researchers reported.
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U.S. kids even fatter than believed, study shows
Extreme obesity among American children is much worse than previously believed, putting them at greater risk of serious health problems as they age, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
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In unhealthy times, women prefer macho men
As the health of a nation worsens, women prefer more masculine faces, research now reveals.
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Condoms may be required for porn actors
Condoms might be the only thing porn actors are required to wear if the state's workplace safety board approves a petition mandating their use.
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Prescription-drug heists on the rise
The $75 million heist at a pharmaceutical warehouse this week is an example of a growing phenomenon: Thieves are stealing prescription drugs for resale on the black market
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Pet deaths prompt warnings on flea meds
Complaints of pets injured or even killed by flea treatments have increased significantly, the Environmental Protection Agency said as it outlined plans to make the products safer.
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NY license exemption backed for yoga, martial arts
Instructors teaching New Yorkers how to do downward dogs or karate kicks may soon join the state's dance, music and acting teachers with an exemption from state licensing.
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Gene tests don't predict breast cancer better
Studying genes linked to breast cancer may someday lead to better treatments, but they do little to improve a doctor's ability to predict who is likely to develop a tumor, researchers reported.
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Eczema drugs may need tougher warning
Novartis AG and Astellas Pharma eczema drugs may need their warning labels expanded after dozens of new reported cases of cancer and infection in children, U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff said in documents released on Thursday.
