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Tainted peanuts linked to hundreds of illnesses and nine deaths almost a year ago, yet no one has been charged. Full story
Calif. medical pot shops abound, despite order
About 800 medical marijuana stores have opened in Los Angeles, even though a 2007 order prohibits new dispensaries.
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8 recipe makeovers for your Thanksgiving day menu
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Poll: Only 1 in 3 who want H1N1 vaccine can find it
A new national poll found that only a third of the adults who have tried to find a shot have gotten one. Full story
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House passes first hurdle in health care
President Obama made a last-minute personal appeal to Dems to pass landmark health care legislation as the House passed a key hurdle on its way to debating a bill to expand coverage to millions of the uninsured.
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In Europe, an orderly approach to H1N1 shots
In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vaccine is going to wealthy corporations or healthy people who don't really need it.
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8 Thanksgiving recipe makeovers
These simple substitutions add up to a much healthier Thanksgiving meal.
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How to get more time with your doctor
Often feel rushed through doctor visits? We'll show you how to snag more quality time with your physician.
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Newborn babies cry in their native tongue
From their very first days, the cries of newborns already bear the mark of the language their parents speak, scientists now find.
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Size matters when it comes to AIDS defense
Men with larger foreskins are more likely to become infected with the AIDS virus, researchers said in a finding that helps explain why circumcision can protect men.
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Dangerous liaisons: Why we find vampires sexy
Modern-day vampires are being featured in major Hollywood movies, a hit HBO series and referenced on runways and in a new energy drink that comes in hospital blood bags. So why the resurgence of interest? And why are they always so hot?
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Chill: A little stress may help you live longer
Being frazzled can do nasty things to your bod. But in small doses, angst-provoking situations can improve your health, slow down the signs of aging, and even help you live longer.
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Unlikely friends: Why we love odd animal pairs
Horses nuzzling cats. Dogs caring for kittens. A pig nursing tiger cubs. We love these unusual animal friendships. But are they genuine — or do we just want them to be?
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Get fit, faster, with short-burst training
Short-burst interval training has long been a part of the regimen for elite athletes. And now, fitness professionals say, it’s gaining popularity with recreational exercisers.
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Obesity causes 100,000 U.S. cancer cases
Obesity causes more than 100,000 cases of cancer in the United States each year — and the number will likely rise as Americans get fatter, researchers said on Thursday.
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Real-life vampires?
People with sun allergies aren't actually restless creatures of the night. But some rare cases of photosensitivy are actually known as “the vampire disease.”
