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New Swine Flu in 2 U.S. Kids

Two U.S. kids — an Indiana boy and a Pennsylvania girl — are the first human cases of a new swine flu bug.

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Decongestant Nasal Spray: Are You Overusing It?

Nasal sprays may ease nasal congestion, but overusing them can backfire into a condition called rhinitis medicamentosa.

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Bad Bugs Common on Hospital Workers’ Clothes

The white coats, scrubs, and smocks of hospital doctors and nurses often look clean, but bad bugs may be hitching rides on their clothes, new research shows.

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Fibromyalgia: Living a Balanced Life

Here’s how to get past chronic pain and fatigue to live a full life with fibromyalgia.

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Fibromyalgia and Exercise

Exercise can be one of the most effective treatments for fibromyalgia pain and other symptoms. But how to start? A step-by-step guide to getting motivated and sticking with exercise.

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FDA: Osteoporosis Drug Reclast Ups Kidney Failure Risk

The FDA warns that the osteoporosis drug Reclast (zoledronic acid) raises the risk of kidney failure.

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Study: 9/11 Firefighters at Higher Risk for Cancer

Sept. 11, 2011, will mark the 10-year anniversary of the terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C.

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Diabetes Medications & Diet: Synergistic Success

Help your diabetes medications do a better job. A high-fiber diabetes diet and regular exercise are key.

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CDC: Vaccination Rates for Toddlers Rising

After dipping in 2009, national vaccination rates for toddlers increased slightly or held steady at high levels last year, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Circumcision Rates Are Dropping in the U.S.

Circumcision rates in the U.S. are on the decline, according to a CDC study.

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