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Health insurance lags most in Southwest
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A group of ethicists want to overhaul the nation's organ allocation policy so patients are warned about general risks in advance, but not specific donors' problems. Full story
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Medical group says we may need to go beyond altruism to motivate cadaver donors. Full story
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Study backs carb-packed 'big breakfast' diet
To lose weight and keep it off, eat a big breakfast packed with carbohydrates and protein, then follow a low-carb, low-calorie diet the rest of the day, a small study suggests.
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Cervical cancer shot not cleared for older women
U.S. regulators have told Merck & Co they cannot yet approve Merck's application to expand marketing of its cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil to an older group of women, the drugmaker said on Wednesday.
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Man sheds 80 pounds on McDonald's diet
A Virginia man lost about 80 pounds in six months by eating nearly every meal at McDonald's.
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Kids in poorest countries to be vaccinated
Millions of children and teenagers in poor countries may soon be vaccinated against seven common diseases, health officials said Wednesday.
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Cervical cancer shot not cleared for older women
U.S. regulators have told Merck & Co they cannot yet approve Merck's application to expand marketing of its cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil to an older group of women, the drugmaker said on Wednesday.
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Newsweek: How to cope with a panic attack
What exactly causes panic attacks, how serious are they and what should you do if you have one?
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Animal shelter mistakenly euthanizes family pet
Animal Control officials in Michigan have apologized to Anette Hetzer for accidentally euthanizing her dog last week.
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Workout warning: Muscle mags may be depressing
If you read muscle magazines while working out your own muscles, you may want to rethink your routine.
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Brain injuries blamed for senior fall deaths
The elderly fear breaking a hip when they fall, but a U.S. government study indicates that hitting their head can also have deadly consequences: Brain injuries account for half of all deaths from falls.
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Cuba approves lung cancer vaccine
Cuban scientists said on Tuesday the first vaccine to extend lives of lung cancer patients has been approved by Cuban authorities for use and is available in the island's hospitals.
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Simple doctor's exam may predict stroke risk
A simple doctor's examination for subtle problems such as reduced reflexes or unstable posture could help predict which healthy elderly people are at the highest risk of death or stroke, researchers said.
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New melanoma drugs — why do so few benefit?
When they work, new melanoma treatments that enlist the help of the immune system to attack tumors can have a stunning effect, in some cases arresting the deadly skin cancer for four years.
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