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9 surprising places where germs lurk
Your purse? Your pooch? Your remote? Here are some of the hottest germ hangouts — and some hints on what you can do to protect yourself. Full story
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Dismal response to H1N1 epidemic
Opinion: Vaccine delays and priority breakdowns raise fears about worse crisis ahead. Full story
New debate on circumcision decision
Video: The CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics are reviewing their positions.
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Abortion could roil Senate health care debate
Abortion opponents in the Senate are seeking restrictions in the health care overhaul bill, a move that could roil a Democratic effort to pass President Barack Obama's signature issue.
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Opinion: Swine flu response dismal at best
We have had the better part of a year to get ready for swine flu. And yet, the response to the pandemic H1N1 outbreak has been lousy, bioethicist Art Caplan says. What would happen if there were a bioterrorism attack or a truly deadly pandemic?
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Is it a food allergy or food intolerance?
Food allergy and food intolerance don't mean the same thing; knowing the difference could save your life.
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AIDS is top cause of death for young women
In its first study of women's health around the globe, the World Health Organization said Monday that the AIDS virus is the leading cause of death and disease among women between the ages of 15 and 44.
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Stroller company announces major safety recall
Maclaren is recalling about 1 million umbrella strollers due to the possiblity of injury to children's fingers.
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Size matters when it comes to AIDS defense
Men with larger foreskins are more likely to become infected with the AIDS virus, researchers said in a finding that helps explain why circumcision can protect men.
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Dangerous liaisons: Why we find vampires sexy
Modern-day vampires are being featured in major Hollywood movies, a hit HBO series and referenced on runways and in a new energy drink that comes in hospital blood bags. So why the resurgence of interest? And why are they always so hot?
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Suicides raise worries about recession’s real cost
Coroner John White is presiding over a sad tally in this northern Indiana county, tracking rising numbers of suicides he believes are linked to the lingering recession. Elkhart may be a harbinger of deadly increases in other hard-hit areas.
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Cats are trainable — and that’s not a punchline
Training cats isn’t just for professionals — human or feline. The Michigan Humane Society has a Pawsitive Start program that uses volunteers to train cats in their shelter in useful and fun behaviors like the high-five and walking into a carrier.
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Get fit, faster, with short-burst training
Short-burst interval training has long been a part of the regimen for elite athletes. And now, fitness professionals say, it’s gaining popularity with recreational exercisers.
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Obesity causes 100,000 U.S. cancer cases
Obesity causes more than 100,000 cases of cancer in the United States each year — and the number will likely rise as Americans get fatter, researchers said on Thursday.
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Real-life vampires?
People with sun allergies aren't actually restless creatures of the night. But some rare cases of photosensitivy are actually known as “the vampire disease.”
