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South suffers AIDS ‘crisis’
New report shows rising HIV in Southern states even as rates drop across rest of country. Full story
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Seniors need less shut-eye
Seniors simply need less sleep than younger folks, but might think they need the standard 8 to 9 hours, so they lay in bed awake trying to force it. Full story | Video
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Surviving a hole in the head (or most likely not)
Why do some people walk away from a serious head injury while others suffer devastating consequences from a minor conk?
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A hot lead in hunt for salmonella source
It was a hot lead for detectives on a cold case. People suddenly were getting salmonella at a Minnesota restaurant more than 1,000 miles from the center of the nation's outbreak.
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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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Report: More older kids diagnosed with ADHD
More older children are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder while the rate is holding steady for children under 12, according to a new government report.
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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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