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Avoid jalapenos from Mexico, not U.S.
The FDA is narrowing its warning to hot pepper lovers, saying only Mexican-grown jalapenos now are linked to the nationwide salmonella outbreak. Full story
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Brave new world of worry
Early fears about in vitro fertilization were misplaced, but 30 years after the birth of the first 'test-tube' baby, new concerns are emerging — such as this 70-year-old woman's recent delivery of twins. Full story
Miracle babies
Readers share photos of long-awaited babies.
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Scramble to trace foods from field to fork
When there's an urgent need to trace produce in a crisis, a lot of the pieces for a rapid-response system are in place. But the U.S. hasn't quite figured out how to put them together.
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Ladies, give your breasts a rest, research says
The news that breast self-exams are officially on the way out is a relief for some busy women, but perplexes others.
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Soy-based foods may lower sperm count
Eating a half serving a day of soy-based foods could be enough to significantly lower a man’s sperm count, U.S. researchers said.
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Baby bottle chemical levels safe, agency says
The amount of a controversial chemical bisphenol A (BPA) found in baby bottles is tiny and cannot harm human health, the European Union’s top food safety body said.
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FDA, CDC back Gardasil shot as safe
Merck & Co’s Gardasil vaccine remains safe and effective for protecting women and girls from a virus that causes cervical cancer, U.S. officials said after reviewing thousands of reports.
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Body language: What McCain, Obama reveal
People undoubtedly pay as much attention to nonverbal performance as they do to what each presidential candidate has to say.
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Teaching your dog to swim safely
Believe it or not, some dogs don’t know how to dog-paddle. But even if you have one of them, there are ways to get your pooch into the swim of things gently and safely.
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Adult P.E. classes offer silly fitness fun
Old School P.E. is a two-hour exercise program strictly for adults, built around grown-up versions of gym class staples. Participants say getting in shape is a bonus to the main attraction — a Friday night out with friends, away from the kids.
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Many seniors’ insomnia in their heads
Old people are known to be lousy sleepers, but a new study suggests it might all be in their heads, at least for many of them.
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Cancer center director warns of cell phone risks
The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer.
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Gene variant linked to statin side effect
Scientists may have found a way to test for and possibly avoid the most serious side effect of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, one of the top-selling medicines in the world.
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Tiny carp nibble your toes in fishy pedicure
Ready for the latest in spa pampering? Prepare to dunk your feet in a tank of water and let tiny carp nibble away.
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