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Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.

FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Some areas of the United States are seeing declines in H1N1 swine flu activity, a ...

Obama to End Stem Cell Ban Monday

March 8, 2009 - 6:12am

(HealthDay News) -- President Barack Obama will lift the eight-year ban on embryonic stem cell research on Monday, the White House has announced.

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Women's Internalized Oppression: Undermining Your Own Sexuality

Written by Dr. Marty Klein on May 28, 2009 - 8:31am

"Slut!"

Like children telling stories about a scary old man, women criticize each other's sexuality - from a safe distance.

"Slut!"

It's hit and run.

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Want to Stop Cancer? You Can, Experts Say

June 3, 2009 - 7:11am

WEDNESDAY, June 3 (HealthDay News) -- Although some believe that certain people are destined to get cancer and nothing can be done to change their fate, that's just not the case, experts say.

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The Power of Positive Thinking - Can We Literally Will Ourselves to Become Well?

Written by Michelle King Robson on May 29, 2009 - 12:20pm

When you are sick, either from something minor like a cold or from a more serious health problem, have you ever noticed how your mental attitude can really contribute to the way you feel?

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Brain-Computer Interface Posts Message on Twitter

April 28, 2009 - 4:41pm

TUESDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers used a simple brain-computer interface to post a message on the social networking Web site Twitter, an achievement that shows the potential for developing new communications systems for people whose bodies don't work but who have normal brain function.

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Six Healthy Habits You Can Start TODAY!

Written by Tina Marcantel on July 11, 2009 - 8:59am

Everybody wants to be healthy, right? Although there are some things we can't control about our health, there are many things we can. By developing healthy habits that we practice on a daily basis, we can tip the odds in our favor for living a long and vibrant life.

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Anti-Cancer Superfoods

Written by Joanna Karpasea... on May 14, 2009 - 5:56am

Did you know that what you eat could determine whether or not you get cancer?

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Experts Call for FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products

February 25, 2009 - 7:17am

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- All tobacco products in the United States should be regulated by the federal government, according to a report released Wednesday by a panel of 26 of the nation's leading tobacco control researchers and policy experts.

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E-Communication Might Be Outpacing Emotion

April 13, 2009 - 4:29pm

MONDAY, April 13 (HealthDay News) -- The busy, dot-com and atwitter world might be short-circuiting your ability to empathize with others.

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How to Get the Top Ten Cancer-Fighting Foods into Your Diet

Written by Cat Lugo on May 22, 2009 - 8:43am

We all want to stay healthy and one step ahead of cancer - that’s no surprise. Here are some of the foods you should be eating to do just that:

1. Tomatoes.

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Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.

Obama to End Stem Cell Ban Monday

Women's Internalized Oppression: Undermining Your Own Sexuality

Want to Stop Cancer? You Can, Experts Say

The Power of Positive Thinking - Can We Literally Will Ourselves to Become Well?

Brain-Computer Interface Posts Message on Twitter

Six Healthy Habits You Can Start TODAY!

Anti-Cancer Superfoods

Experts Call for FDA Regulation of Tobacco Products

E-Communication Might Be Outpacing Emotion

How to Get the Top Ten Cancer-Fighting Foods into Your Diet

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