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Chemical in plastic bottles linked to impotence
Male factory workers in China who got high doses of a chemical that's been widely used in hard plastic bottles had high rates of sexual problems, a new study says. Full story
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Animal rescues struggle with drop in donations
Up to 2 million pets have been abandoned since the start of the economic downturn, experts say. Full story
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Can working out wear you out?
Is it true that exercising will eventually wear out your joints, heart or any other body parts? Full story
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Video: Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports on strange disorder that's been affecting Lauren Johnson for more than two weeks.
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Bill Clinton urges passage of health care bill
Former President Bill Clinton told Senate Democrats that passage of a bill is critical in a time of job losses and rising health care premiums.
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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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Mon Dieu! French women do get fat, study says
Weight-watchers everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief. Contrary to their image as slim models of restraint, French women, it seems, really do get fat.
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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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Chemical in plastic bottles linked to impotence
Male factory workers in China who got very high doses of a chemical that's been widely used in hard plastic bottles had high rates of sexual problems, researchers reported Wednesday.
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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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Can working out wear you out?
Is it true that exercising will eventually wear out your joints, heart or any other body parts? Should you wait after working out before showering? Smart Fitness answers your queries.
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Men more likely to leave spouse who has cancer
When a woman gets news of a life-threatening illness, her husband is six times more likely to leave her than if the tables were turned .
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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.”
