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:::::: Survey: One in five students use tobacco worldwide
:::::: 115 outbreaks of bird flu reported in Romania
:::::: Indonesia's human bird flu death toll rises to 37
:::::: Light-to-moderate drinking during pregnancy can also impair child's IQ
:::::: Ugandan Siamese twins separate, one survived
:::::: Study confirms HIV virus originates in wild chimps in Cameroon
:::::: Thalidomide approved for treating bone marrow cancer
:::::: Chocolate may boost brain power
:::::: Marijuana use does not increase cancer risk: study
:::::: Madrid toddler undergoes 6-organ transplant operation
:::::: For women, less sleep ups obesity risk
:::::: Research links physical signs with future mental ability
:::::: Painkillers may be harmful to heart
:::::: Family cats increase eczema risk in babies
:::::: Dengue threat looms in Sri Lanka
:::::: Obesity linked to all types of breast cancer: U.S. study
:::::: Taking common painkillers ups elderly's heart failure risk
:::::: Drinking silicon-rich mineral water reduces aluminium in Alzheimer's disease sufferers
:::::: Experts gather in Cuba to discuss fighting disease-carrying insects
:::::: Moving frown lines gets rid of depression: study
:::::: Milk, cheese raise women's chance of having twins
:::::: Women closing addiction gap with men: study
:::::: FDA likely to approve Gardasil as key STD vaccine
:::::: Toronto issues health warning over hepatitis outbreak
:::::: High levels of cancer-inducing benzene found in drinks: FDA
:::::: British schools ban junk food
:::::: U.S. FDA panel backs cervical cancer vaccine
:::::: New antibiotic found, possibly effective against superbugs
:::::: German study doubts sugar cane extract as cholesterol treatment
:::::: Medical unit in Pakistan's quake-hit zone needs financial support
:::::: Graphic warnings on cigarette packaging affect Singaporeans: survey
:::::: Kiwi conquers Mount Qomolangma on artificial legs
:::::: Work, motherhood good for women's health
:::::: Heart disease costs Britain 29 bln pounds a year
:::::: Working women make thinner, healthier moms: study
:::::: Fathers "influence employee behaviour"
:::::: Conjoined twins seperated, but tough recovery ahead
:::::: Indonesia local tests show 5 positive on bird flu
:::::: 24 cholera patients found in eastern Malaysia
:::::: Cholera death toll hits 1,200 in Angola
:::::: Most disabled people in L. America don't get appropriate help: OPS
:::::: EU urges action on obesity
:::::: New effective anti-smoking drug approved in US
:::::: Gastroschisis treatment possible in Nepal: doctor
:::::: Study finds grapefruit juice affects drugs
:::::: Women can choose ideal mates by looking at faces
:::::: US obesity epidemic underestimated: survey
:::::: Vietnam to import foot-and-mouth disease vaccines from China
:::::: Number of women with breast cancer rises in Czech Republic
:::::: Fictitious bird flu movie arouses panic in US public
:::::: Long-term estrogen therapy increases breast cancer risk
:::::: Polio cases detected in Afghanistan
:::::: 10-25% Vietnamese suffer from high blood pressure: report
:::::: Genetic marker found to predispose prostate cancer
:::::: Europe faces threat of unknown viruses attack: report
:::::: Way to mass produce key anti-bird flu drug revealed
:::::: Heavy coffee-drinking does not raise risk of heart disease: study
:::::: US awards $1b contracts to develop new flu vaccines
:::::: Cooked tomatoes may help fight cardiovascular disease
:::::: Bird flu vaccine effective in animal test: study
:::::: Chilean president issues new anti-smoking law
:::::: Natural birth could be good for baby's digestion
:::::: Drug to protect babies from HIV has major downside
:::::: Saliva conveys stress levels of kids: study
:::::: US former FDA head under investigation over financial improprieties
:::::: Transplants of stolen human tissues blamed for disease spreads in US
:::::: FDA approves first drug for Pompe
:::::: Anatomy exhibition draws gasps
:::::: Parasite-resistant mosquitos may help control malaria
:::::: Male hormonal contraceptive pill underway
:::::: Over 500,000 children suffer from malnutrition in Colombia
:::::: C. America, Caribbean report more malnourished people in 10 years: FAO
:::::: EU health ministers meet on diabetes prevention, women's health
:::::: Strands of bacteria found to ferment beans gas-free, more nutritious: study
:::::: FDA warns against use of antihistamine for children under 2
:::::: Link between hair dye and cancer unproved: ministry
:::::: Children slowly learn about autistics
:::::: Drinking milk during pregnancy may add weight to baby: study
:::::: Women in developing world less likely to reveal HIV status: study
:::::: Loneliness drives up blood pressure in people over 50: study
:::::: FDA criticized over post-market drug safety problems
:::::: Gel research brings hope to AIDS prevention in women
:::::: US researchers identify mutant gene in rare bone disease
:::::: Irritant foods worsen bedwetting children: study shows
:::::: Older,1st-time moms more likely to have pemature babies: study
:::::: FDA outlaws state-sanctioned medical use of marijuana
:::::: Study links chronic fatigue syndrome to genetic mutations
:::::: Angolan government initiates anti-malaria program
:::::: Walking burns more fat than running: study
:::::: Old, middle aged couples with gender equality enjoy better sex, study reveals
:::::: Mumps outbreak in US Midwest
:::::: Natural protein opens door for development of new anti-obesity agent
:::::: Company -funded study reassures safety of silicone implants
:::::: Older couples' health more vulnerable to marital woes
:::::: Studies find dental fillings with mercury safe
:::::: Mediterranean diet may lower risk of Alzheimer's: study
:::::: Malaria epidemic kills 50 in northeast India
:::::: Conjoined twins seek separation in Shanghai
:::::: Chronic stress causes depression: mice study
:::::: New drug cuts breast cancer risk, produces fewer side effects
:::::: After 10 years "rest," UK girl's heart works again
:::::: Face-transplant patient progressing well
:::::: Denmark finds 1st suspected human bird flu case
:::::: Mumps wide spread again in US Midwest, worrying health officials
:::::: Alcoholism can now be treated by injection
:::::: Experts warn over Parkinson's disease
:::::: Benzene found in vitamin C drinks in ROK
:::::: British cancer patient wins court case over unlicenced drug
:::::: Dengue fever infections in Vietnam up 20% in Q1
:::::: Trans fats found higher in US fast-food, killing thousands per year
:::::: Statute issued on schistosomiasis prevention
:::::: Contact lens wearers tipped over proper use of solution
:::::: Estrogen pills increase blood clot risk for older women: study
:::::: FDA to study why so many women die from using abortion drug
:::::: Snorer-children liable to suffer serious illness
:::::: New device may cure cellulite, acne, heart disease: study
:::::: Thousands of New Yorkers suffering from mental distress
:::::: Smoking is bad: study links diabetes to secondhand smoke
:::::: Man obsessed with obesity receives treatment
:::::: Group not authorized to approve products
:::::: Passive smoking boosts risk of diabetes: study
:::::: Passive smoking may risk glucose intolerance: new study
:::::: Jakarta residents face trial for smoking
:::::: Pakistani knew dentistry 9,000 years ago: researchers
:::::: Fit teens may be safer teens
:::::: Millions of Americans suffer sleep disorders
:::::: Sleep disorders affect millions of Americans
:::::: U.S. sees rising obesity, overweight, studies warn
:::::: Doctors grow organ from patients' own cells
:::::: Scientists rebuild bladder in 7 patients
:::::: Supercomputer simulations pinpoint best strategy against bird flu: study
:::::: US suffers rising autism cases, but not in epidemic
:::::: Research: Nicotine can cripple chemotherapy for lung cancer
:::::: Prayer has no therapeutic power: study
:::::: No GM ingredient detected in Heniz baby cereal products
:::::: Iowa hit by mumps, biggest outbreak in 17 years in US
:::::: Zambia records 60,000 TB patients annually
:::::: 1st US bird flu vaccine safe, partly effective
:::::: Smart kids have delayed brain development
:::::: Glucocorticoid cortisol helps cure irrational fears: research
:::::: Vietnam considers the issuance of law on viscera donation
:::::: More American kids facing sleeping problem: survey
:::::: Loneliness increases risk of hypertension: study
:::::: Clinton calls for compulsory testing for HIV/AIDS
:::::: Detox: The A to Z recipe for a healthy life
:::::: Weight training boosts life quality of breast-cancer survivors
:::::: Egyptian "two-headed" baby dies year after operation
:::::: Health risks increase with higher body mass index
:::::: US scientists genetically engineer pigs to cut human heart disease
:::::: Scotland, first in Britain, bans smoking in public places
:::::: 1st case of H5N1 confirmed in Serbia
:::::: Indonesian baby confirmed dead due to bird flu
:::::: TB claims 70,000 lives yearly in Bangladesh
:::::: Job stress a more likely cause of "sick building syndrome"
:::::: FDA recommends against treating ADHD with modafinil
:::::: Now, two deadly strains of virus
:::::: FDA mulls beefing up warnings for ADHD drugs
:::::: Excessive fluoride in water can damage teeth, bones
:::::: Human-to-human transmission of H5N1 highly unlikely, studies show
:::::: Doctors raise questions over Atkins diet
:::::: Mothers can pass psychiatric problems to children: Study
:::::: Why sleeping well is key to living well
:::::: Tasty wax apple helps keep doctors away
:::::: Breast asymmetry may increase cancer risk in women
:::::: Gene study enables prevention of eczema, asthma
:::::: Food sharing spreads disease?
:::::: Study: bird flu virus has divers strains, all dangerous
:::::: Brazil ends foot-and-mouth disease slaughter in southern state
:::::: Mongolia's first kidney transplant successfully performed
:::::: Japan reports 24th mad cow case
:::::: Diabetes research breakthrough expected to end insulin injections
:::::: Chemical found in red-hot peppers may cure prostate cancer: Study
:::::: New drug developed for Alzheimer's treatment
:::::: Chile works on law to curb smoking
:::::: Minister: Stay away from wild birds
:::::: Dengue fever hits east Madagascar island, dozens hospitalized
:::::: Food law bans CO processing
:::::: Study: aspirin-Plavix combo backfires in high-risk patients
:::::: Colombia reports new outbreak of hanta virus
:::::: 4 in 10 Greeks have weight problems: survey
:::::: U.S. confirms third case of mad cow disease
:::::: Calcium may cut severe pregnancy complications: study shows
:::::: Malaysia shuts all kindergartens in Sarawak to curb spread of HFMD
:::::: Aspirin useful in reducing stroke risk in patients with heart disease: study
:::::: Red wine may treat gum disease: study
:::::: Study finds safer method to treat heart failure
:::::: Patients of brain malaria found in southern Nepal
:::::: Brazil launches plan to end leprosy by 2010
:::::: Chikungunya may affect over 80% residents on Reunion: expert
:::::: Study links lowered teen abortion rate to Notification Law
:::::: Study: extra coffee drinking may brew trouble for heart
:::::: MS drug Tysabri gets green light from panel
:::::: Teens encouraged to drink sugarfree drinks
:::::: Lung cancer not always caused by smoking
:::::: FDA mulls MS drug's return to market
:::::: Breast cancer ravaging more
:::::: Drinking too much coffe may do heart harm
:::::: Women infected with West Nile may still have normal babies
:::::: 2 gene variations may cause blindness in elderly
:::::: Parents' methadone kills unknowing child
   
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