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Four needles successfully extracted from boy
Doctors have begun surgery to remove four sewing needles from a Brazilian toddler that were allegedly inserted into him by his stepfather during a series of bizarre rituals. Full story
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This weekend, watch your mouth
Some people eat 400 extra calories on the weekend. Full story
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From body shapers to Botox, nose hair trimmers to the dreaded Thigh Toner, there are some gifts it’s best neither to give nor receive. Full story
Sunshine states are the happiest
Louisiana, Hawaii and Florida home to the cheeriest Americans, a new study finds. Full story
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Final Dem holdout to back health bill
Sen. Ben Nelson intends to support health care legislation backed by President Barack Obama, giving the measure a 60th and decisive vote, Democratic officials said.
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More H1N1 vaccine has U.S. urging shots for all
The nation will have 100 million doses of swine flu vaccine by week's end, and government health officials say it's time for everyone, not just those at high risk, to get protected.
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Weekend eating wrecks diets, study confirms
It's no surprise that holiday feasts often bring expanding waistlines, but a new study finds that weekend eating can also be a cause for concern.
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NYT: Building a baby, with few ground rules
NYT: Surrogacy has few regulations and those that end badly can have profound implications, particularly for the children.
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1 in 110 children have autism, study finds
Health officials now estimate that 1 in 110 children have autism.
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Study: Stifling anger at work can be dangerous
Men who bottle up their anger at being unfairly treated at work are up to five times more likely to suffer a heart attack, or even die from one, than those who let their frustration show, a Swedish study has found.
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9 most provocative sex studies of 2009
We've loved. We've learned. And we've had some of our sexual suspicions confirmed by scientific research. As 2009 comes to a close, a look back at the year's nine most intriguing sex lessons.
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Marriage wards off blues, just don't end it
Marriage really is good for you, with a major international study finding it reduces the risks of depression and anxiety, but these disorders are more likely to plague people once the relationship is over.
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Two-legged dog gives hope to disabled vets
Born without front legs, a Lab-chow mix named Faith learned to walk on her hind legs. She and her owner visit thousands of disabled soldiers at veterans' hospitals and on Army bases to bring hope.
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Sports drinks: Do they really help?
When you’re sweating through an intense workout, you probably reach for a sports drink to rehydrate your body. But which beverage is right for you?
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First gene maps created for 2 deadly cancers
Scientists have identified all the changes in cells of two deadly cancers to produce the first entire cancer gene maps and say the findings mark a "transforming moment" in their understanding of the disease.
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Looks buy happiness, but only in the city
When it comes to country girls, looks don’t count so much in terms of overall life satisfaction and happiness, according to a new study in the journal Personal Relationships.
