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Report: Black U.S. AIDS rates rival some African nationsReport: Black U.S. AIDS rates rival some African nations (News)
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The AIDS epidemic among African-Americans in some parts of the United States is as severe as in parts of Africa, according to a report out Tuesday.
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Shelter forced to kill 1,000 dogs and catsShelter forced to kill 1,000 dogs and cats (News)
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An outbreak of contagious diseases at a shelter where officials admit they kept animals for too long without destroying them has forced the killing of about 1,000 dogs and cats, officials said.
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Teen births up for first time in 15 yearsTeen births up for first time in 15 years (News)
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In a troubling reversal, the nation's teen birth rate rose for the first time in 15 years, surprising government health officials and reviving the bitter debate about abstinence-only sex education.
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Surgeons go to new lengths to avoid scarringSurgeons go to new lengths to avoid scarring (News)
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A 4-year-old boy lay on an operating table in Pittsburgh a few weeks ago with a tumor that had eaten into his brain and the base of his skull. Standard surgery would involve cutting open his face, lea..
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38 dead after being bitten by vampire bats38 dead after being bitten by vampire bats (News)
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At least 38 Warao Indians have died in remote villages in Venezuela, and medical experts suspect an outbreak of rabies spread by bites from vampire bats.
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Court tosses punitive damages against Big TobaccoCourt tosses punitive damages against Big Tobacco (News)
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Splitting 5-4, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out a nearly $80 million punitive damages ruling against Philip Morris.
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Surgeons go to new lengths to avoid scarringSurgeons go to new lengths to avoid scarring (News)
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A 4-year-old boy lay on an operating table in Pittsburgh a few weeks ago with a tumor that had eaten into his brain and the base of his skull. Standard surgery would involve cutting open his face, lea..
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President Bush: Faith key to international AIDS fightPresident Bush: Faith key to international AIDS fight (News)
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U.S. President George W. Bush on Friday stressed the role of faith-based groups in the fight against AIDS, calling the struggle one of conscience and morals on the eve of World AIDS Day.
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Vegas clinic may have exposed 40k to hepatitis, HIVVegas clinic may have exposed 40k to hepatitis, HIV (News)
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A clinic may have infected a handful of patients with hepatitis C -- but about 40,000 more should be tested for that virus, as well as for HIV, health officials said Wednesday.
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Case renews debate on vaccine-autism linkCase renews debate on vaccine-autism link (News)
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Government health officials have conceded that childhood vaccines worsened a rare, underlying disorder that ultimately led to autism-like symptoms in a Georgia girl, and that she should be paid from a..
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Woman dies after life spent in iron lungWoman dies after life spent in iron lung (News)
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For almost 60 years, Dianne Odell lived inside a 7-foot-long metal tube, unable to breathe outside it but determined not to let it destroy her spirit.
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Anthrax suspect, scientist, kills self as FBI closes inAnthrax suspect, scientist, kills self as FBI closes in (News)
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Prosecutors likely would have sought the death penalty against a researcher who killed himself after learning he was going to be charged in the 2001 anthrax killings, two sources told CNN on Friday.
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Molly Ivins, known for poking fun at politicians, dies at 62Molly Ivins, known for poking fun at politicians, dies at 62 (News)
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Best-selling author and columnist Molly Ivins, the sharp-witted liberal who skewered the political establishment and referred to President Bush as "Shrub," died Wednesday after a long battle..
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Molly Ivins, known for poking fun at politicians, dies at 62Molly Ivins, known for poking fun at politicians, dies at 62 (News)
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Best-selling author and columnist Molly Ivins, the sharp-witted liberal who skewered the political establishment and referred to President Bush as "Shrub," died Wednesday after a long battle..
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Fresh ways to decompress: Stress busters that really workFresh ways to decompress: Stress busters that really work (News)
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I have close, meaningful relationships with espresso brownies, cold beer, and reruns of "The West Wing." Until recently, it hadn't occurred to me that these paramours are, in fact, three of ..
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Georgia congressman Norwood diesGeorgia congressman Norwood dies (News)
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Rep. Charles Norwood Jr., a seven-term Republican congressman from Georgia, died Tuesday after battling cancer and lung disease. He was 65.
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Lawmakers want brochure about cancer vaccine createdLawmakers want brochure about cancer vaccine created (News)
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As lawmakers prepare to debate an override of the governor's order that schoolgirls be inoculated against the virus that causes cervical cancer, a group of legislators wants the state to produce a bro..
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New heart guidelines urge women to exercise, cut fat, consider aspirinNew heart guidelines urge women to exercise, cut fat, consider aspirin (News)
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Nearly all American women are in danger of heart disease or stroke and should be more aggressive about lowering their risk -- including asking their doctors about daily aspirin use, the American Heart..
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No new warnings planned for cervical cancer vaccineNo new warnings planned for cervical cancer vaccine (News)
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More than 500 cases of mostly minor side effects have been reported in girls and women who got the new cervical cancer vaccine, but government health officials say no additional warning labels are nee..
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Giuliani: Ignore mistakes in my personal lifeGiuliani: Ignore mistakes in my personal life (News)
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Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani said Wednesday that voters should focus on his record rather than on a "rocky" personal life that includes three marriages and an estrangement f..
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No scientific evidence diet supplements workNo scientific evidence diet supplements work (News)
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Every morning, Dr. Frank Pinto pops not one or two vitamins, not just a handful, but more than two dozen dietary supplements, washing each one down with a sip of water.
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Despite prevalence, HPV remains a mysteryDespite prevalence, HPV remains a mystery (News)
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Nearly every working day, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor encounters anxious young women who come to her New York City office with an HPV diagnosis.
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Red, processed meats linked to breast cancerRed, processed meats linked to breast cancer (News)
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Women who eat a lot of meat, particularly red or processed meats, may be more likely to develop breast cancer, according to a large study of British women.
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Recovering Ebert to defy paparazziRecovering Ebert to defy paparazzi (News)
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Roger Ebert plans to attend his annual festival for overlooked movies this week, returning to public view for the first time since having cancer surgery.
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Study: Smoking forbidden in most U.S. householdsStudy: Smoking forbidden in most U.S. households (News)
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Smoking is forbidden in nearly three out of four U.S. households, a dramatic increase from the 43 percent of homes that prohibited smoking a decade ago, the federal government reported Thursday.
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