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Health - November 25, 2009
On more positive note, CDC sees few signs of trouble with the H1N1 vaccine
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MRSA Creeping Into Hospitals From the Outside
Health - November 24, 2009
Community-associated strains have increased sevenfold, study finds
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Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.
Health - November 20, 2009
But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says
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Genital Herpes May Never Go Dormant
Health - November 18, 2009
Study finds low level shedding may be continuous, infection state unclear
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Immunity to Swine Flu May Be Broader Than Thought
Health - November 16, 2009
And that may explain why the disease hasn't posed more problems, study says
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22 Million Sickened by Swine Flu in 6 Months
Health - November 12, 2009
Revised estimation method gives clearer picture of pandemic, CDC says
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Health Tip: What Causes Urinary Tract Infections in Women?
Health - November 12, 2009
When certain bacteria enter the urinary tract
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My 10-Day Ordeal With the Swine Flu
Health - November 12, 2009
Reporter recounts her bout with H1N1, made all the worse by chronic asthma.
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Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Found in Canadian Father
Health - November 11, 2009
Latest case underscores need to use the antiviral properly, experts say
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Common Infections May Contribute to Strokes
Health - November 10, 2009
But researchers not exactly sure how pathogens raise risk of brain attack
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Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can't Get It
Health - November 6, 2009
CDC says 38 million doses now available, with 8 million more due next week
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Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At
Health - November 6, 2009
After witnessing a sneeze, people worry more about flu, heart attacks, accidents and crime, study finds
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Germs Mingle Most on Palms, Feet, Forearms
Health - November 5, 2009
Body-wide survey also finds unique mix of bacteria for each person
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Swine Flu Virus Dominant Strain Worldwide: WHO
Health - November 5, 2009
Agency says pathogen continues to target younger adults, producing mild-to-moderate illness
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Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe
Health - November 4, 2009
Recent reports of H1N1 in a cat or pigs are likely very rare, experts say
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Severe Swine Flu Can Kill Young, Old Alike
Health - November 3, 2009
Seniors may carry some immunity, but more likely to die if hospitalized, study finds
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CDC Urges Patience As More Swine Flu Shots Arrive
Health - November 3, 2009
Total should near 42 million by week's end; more health-care workers getting vaccine
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One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
Health - November 2, 2009
Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say
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Virulent Strain of MRSA Resists Treatment
Health - November 1, 2009
Type that causes bloodstream infections can be quickly fatal, study finds
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Antibiotic Resistance Still a Major Public Health Threat
Health - October 30, 2009
Studies show it's worsening while there are few new drugs in pipeline
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At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu
Health - October 30, 2009
Two-thirds had chronic health problems, CDC says
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Traveling While on Dialysis Could Be Risky
Health - October 30, 2009
Chances of infection, anemia and more go up, study finds
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Whooping Cough Immunity Lasts 30 Years or More
Health - October 30, 2009
Finding defies belief that resistance wears thin much sooner
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Flu Shot in Pregnancy Protects Baby
Health - October 30, 2009
Vaccinating expectant moms led to bigger, healthier infants, studies show
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Almost 6 Million U.S. Cases of Swine Flu in First Few Months
Health - October 29, 2009
CDC says H1N1 may be tied to 21,000 hospitalizations during that time
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