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Health - November 6, 2009
CDC says 38 million doses now available, with 8 million more due next week
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Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving
Health - November 6, 2009
Improved pedestrian routes and formation of walking groups pay off, study finds
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Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs
Health - November 6, 2009
Exposed infants more susceptible to bronchiolitis, study finds
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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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School Violence Drops With Federal Program
Health - November 5, 2009
Participating districts report safer campuses and communities
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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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FDA Initiative Seeks to Reduce Accidental Overdoses
Health - November 4, 2009
The program will enlist health-care workers, drug makers, consumers, patients
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Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance
Health - November 3, 2009
Finding emphasizes need to fix U.S. health care, expert says
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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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FDA Issues Warning for Diabetes Drug
Health - November 3, 2009
Reports of kidney problems for those using Byetta prompted action
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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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Flu Deaths Higher Among Seniors With Dementia
Health - October 30, 2009
Study suggests mortality rate may be linked to health-care inadequacies
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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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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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Millions of Americans Don't Get Enough Sleep
Health - October 29, 2009
Seven hours of rest a night is important for good health, expert says
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Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Passed Person-to-Person in U.S.
Health - October 29, 2009
Another study shows kids shed virus up to 13 days after fever starts
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1 Million More Doses of Swine Flu Vaccine on Hand
Health - October 28, 2009
Gap between supply and demand starting to close, U.S. officials say
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Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free
Health - October 28, 2009
Ergonomist's adjustments to desks, chairs reduce eyestrain, poor posture, study finds
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More Swine Flu Vaccine Coming Soon
Health - October 27, 2009
22 million doses out now, and shortage should ease over coming weeks, CDC says
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Radiation From Medical Scans Soaring
Health - October 27, 2009
Americans now get 6-fold more exposure than in 1980, researchers say
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Treat Kids to a Safe Halloween
Health - October 26, 2009
Some simple precautions will safeguard young trick-or-treaters, experts say
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Sebelius: There Will Be Swine Flu Vaccine for All Who Want It
Health - October 26, 2009
But the HHS secretary admits that delays are limiting supplies so far
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Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency
Health - October 24, 2009
Action allows hospitals to better handle large numbers of patients as outbreak spreads
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