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Why we repeat our stories
Our brains are better at knowing where information is from than who we tell, a new study explains. Full story
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Tough choices on abortion coverage
Millions of American women will face tough choices about abortion coverage if restrictions in the House health care bill become law, both sides in the abortion debate agree.
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How to stay healthy during flu season
But even as the flu season unfolds, there's much you can do to substantially lower your own risk of getting sick.
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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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Air pollution takes a toll on young lungs
Chronic exposure to air pollution, the study found, increases a baby's chance of developing a serious lung infection.
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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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Genetic love match? Dating sites try DNA tests
Some genetic testing companies are promising to match couples based on the DNA testing, touting the benefits of biological compatibility.
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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.”
