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  • Families will make case for vaccine link to autism (AP) (Sun, 11 May 2008 21:43:17 PDT) AP - Families claiming that a mercury-based preservative in vaccines triggers autism will challenge mainstream medicine Monday as they take their case to a federal court.
  • Scoliosis: An Unnatural Curve (HealthDay) (Sun, 11 May 2008 20:46:31 PDT) HealthDay - SUNDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) -- Human spines are naturally curved and flexible so that you can bend, twist, reach and more.
  • Nasal Irrigation Can Help Fight Spring Allergies (HealthDay) (Sun, 11 May 2008 20:46:30 PDT) HealthDay - SUNDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) -- When you're doing your spring cleaning, don't forget your nose.
  • Health Highlights: May 11, 2008 (HealthDay) (Sun, 11 May 2008 20:46:29 PDT) HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
  • Probe launched into Madrid hospital deaths (AFP) (Sun, 11 May 2008 10:31:34 PDT) AFP - Authorities in Spain launched Sunday an investigation into the deaths of at least 18 people in a reported bacteria epidemic at one of Madrid's main hospitals.
  • Deadly bacteria kills 18 at major Madrid hospital (AFP) (Sun, 11 May 2008 08:54:04 PDT) AFP - Authorities in Spain launched Sunday an investigation into the deaths of at least 18 people in a reported bacteria epidemic at one of Madrid's main hospitals.
  • Newer Prostate Cancer Treatment Similar to Traditional Surgery (HealthDay) (Sat, 10 May 2008 20:45:55 PDT) HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Clinical practice may be trumping science when it comes to treatments for prostate cancer.
  • Protective Eyewear Key to Sports Safety (HealthDay) (Sat, 10 May 2008 20:45:54 PDT) HealthDay - SATURDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- Every year in the United States, about 40,000 people suffer sports-related eye injuries, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), which recommends that all athletes wear appropriate, sports-specific eye protection properly fitted by an eye-care professional.
  • Health Highlights: May 10, 2008 (HealthDay) (Sat, 10 May 2008 20:45:53 PDT) HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
  • Tests show no disease outbreak on Canadian train (Reuters) (Sat, 10 May 2008 13:53:40 PDT) Reuters - Lab exams confirmed on Saturday that there was no infectious disease outbreak on a cross-Canada train that was held in quarantine on Friday in northern Ontario after a passenger aboard died.


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  • Health Tip: Treating an Ulcer (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Health Tip: Treating an Ulcer<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Health Tip: Discussing Death With Children (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Health Tip: Discussing Death With Children<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lost Earnings (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Mental Illness Costs U.S. Billions in Lost Earnings<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Health Highlights: May 8, 2008 (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Health Highlights: May 8, 2008<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Computer Program Helps Drug Abusers Stay Clean (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Computer Program Helps Drug Abusers Stay Clean<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • TV Coverage of Tragedies Often Lacks Prevention Messages (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: TV Coverage of Tragedies Often Lacks Prevention Messages<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Secret to Treating Tinnitus in Vets May Be Unlocked in Zebrafish (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Secret to Treating Tinnitus in Vets May Be Unlocked in Zebrafish<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Gene Variant Boosts Risk of Severe Diabetic Eye, Kidney Diseases<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Outside Workers Least Likely to Get Skin Exams (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Outside Workers Least Likely to Get Skin Exams<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Stroke Survivors Walk Better With Human Help (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Stroke Survivors Walk Better With Human Help<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Fairness Is a Hard-Wired Emotion (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Fairness Is a Hard-Wired Emotion<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Study Offers Clues to Link Between Arrhythmia, Sudden Death (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Study Offers Clues to Link Between Arrhythmia, Sudden Death<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Fetal Gene May Contribute to Diabetes Risk (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Fetal Gene May Contribute to Diabetes Risk<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008 2:00:00 AM<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Panel: New Tools Help Smokers Quit (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Panel: New Tools Help Smokers Quit<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • CDC: 52% With Diabetes Have Arthritis (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: CDC: 52% With Diabetes Have Arthritis<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • Few Aware of Stroke Warning Symptoms (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: Few Aware of Stroke Warning Symptoms<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008
  • To Avoid Dementia, Watch Your Weight (Fri, 9 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT) Title: To Avoid Dementia, Watch Your Weight<br>Category: Health News<br>Created: 5/9/2008<br>Last Editorial Review: 5/9/2008


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