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Baby Bottle Chemical Concerns Repeated

Bisphenol Still Sparks Worry In U.S. Scientists As A Cause For Developmental Problems



Aging Japan Faces Crematorium Shortage

Nonprofit Group Suggests "Floating Crematoria" Ships That Could Incinerate Remains At Sea



Oklahoma E. Coli Outbreak Kills At Least 1

200 Sickened by Deadly Bacteria Linked To The Country Cottage Restaurant



Study: Smoking Speeds Women's Heart Risks

Heart Attacks Occur Nearly 14 Years Sooner In Women Who Smoke, Research Shows



Easy Metabolism Boosting Tips

Prevention Magazine Expert Tells How You Could Speed Yours Up -- And What's Not Worth Trying

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Sex Addiction: As Real As Any Other

Expert: It's Just Like Obsessions With Gambling, Drugs, Alcohol; Internet Is Significant Enabler

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Bipolar Disorder Linked To Older Fathers

Older Men's Sperm May Be More Likely To Develop Mutations, Study Shows



Study: Heart Bypass Outlasts Stents

Patients Who Have Angioplasties Twice As Likely To Need Another Procedure Within Year



Does Skin Cancer Lead To Other Cancers?

Study Shows Link Between Skin Cancer And Higher Incidence Of Other Cancers

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Is Sex Addiction Real?

Despite Doubters, Psychologist Says Obsession About Sex Is A Very Real And Self-Destructive Disorder

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Treadmill Rewires Brain After Stroke

Study Shows Exercising On Treadmill Improves Walking Ability Of Stroke Patients



Huge Medical Bills You Shouldn't Pay

CBS Evening News And BusinessWeek Investigate Illegal "Balance Bills"

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Schools Selling Junk Food To Teens

More Than 1 In 3 High Schools Push Junk Food



Study Reveals Wide Global Health Gap

Your Chances Of Good Health Have A Lot To Do With Where You Live



Chin Implants For Men Latest "In" Thing

Plastic Surgery In general On Rise Among Men, Cosmetic Surgeon Says

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Modest Brain Test Benefit Seen With Brisk Walking
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Pfizer Resuming Ads For Lipitor After Controversy
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Study Says Smoking May Hurt Women More Than Men
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