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Air ambulances leave sky-high bills
In emergencies, the rule is fly first and ask questions later. But while air flights save lives, they also contribute to medical debt that many patients can’t pay. Story | Discuss: Price tag fair?
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Who should pay to rescue stranded climbers?
Newsweek: Public anger has led some states to bill victims.
Police: Boy jabbed with needles in rituals
The stepfather of a 2-year-old found with 42 needles in his body confessed to jabbing them into the tot. Full story
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Sunny states are happiest
People in sunnier states — Louisiana, Hawaii, Florida — say they’re the happiest Americans. Full story
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Ganja chefs dish up pot for foodies
Gourmet chefs are taking the art of cooking with marijuana to the next level. Full story
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Reid plans Christmas Eve passage of health bill
Senate Democratic leaders have laid out an ambitious timetable for passing the health care bill on Christmas Eve. But if they're successful with their strategy, the vote that matters most and sets the stage for final passage would happen on Monday.
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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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Man drinks fake fat in NYC anti-soda video
A man drinks a glass of goop made to look like fat in a new video released by the New York City health department as part of a campaign to curb the consumption of sugary beverages.
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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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11 baby deaths now linked to Simplicity cribs
Despite several recalls and warnings, the number of baby deaths linked to defective Simplicity cribs is now up to 11.
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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.
