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Did U 4gt? Text Messages Remind Kids to Take Meds  (Mon, 12 May 2008 04:32:15 EST)
4gt yr meds? Getting kids to remember their medicine may be a text message away.

FOXSexpert: 10 Sex Mistakes Women Make  (Mon, 12 May 2008 04:19:08 EST)
Yes, women really do make mistakes, sometimes in the bedroom.

Mom Who Lost 42 Lbs During Pregnancy Delivers Early  (Mon, 12 May 2008 01:53:17 EST)
Fiona Shaw was forced to deliver her baby two months before her due date after she'd lost 42 pounds from morning sickness.

Study: Pain Relievers Do Not Deter Alzheimer's Disease  (Mon, 12 May 2008 04:39:38 EST)
Results from a large government experiment are dimming hopes that two common painkillers can prevent Alzheimer's disease or slow mental decline in older people.

After Two Years, Doctors Can't Pinpoint Girl's Illness  (Mon, 12 May 2008 10:33:12 EST)
After two years of suffering from pain, shortness of breath and headaches, doctors still do not have a name for Hanna Lendor's illness.

Families of Autistic Children to Sue U.S. Over Vaccine  (Sun, 11 May 2008 10:20:04 EST)
Families of two 10-year-old boys from Portland, Oregon will attempt to show healthy and developing normally until they were exposed to a mercury-vased perservative in vaccines.

Girl Recovers From Second Heart Transplant in 6 Years  (Mon, 12 May 2008 10:15:15 EST)
Leanne Nicholson has had two heart transplants in six years.

All Poultry in Seoul Killed After Bird Flu Outbreak  (Mon, 12 May 2008 10:21:55 EST)
South Korean officials said Monday they have killed all poultry in Seoul, the capital, to curb the spread of bird flu following a new outbreak of the disease in the city.

Flu Vaccine Makers to Set New Doses Record  (Mon, 12 May 2008 07:47:24 EST)
Flu vaccine manufacturers expect to make a record number of doses for next flu season despite concerns that demand may drop because this year's vaccine was largely ineffective.

Number of Disabled Vets on the Rise  (Mon, 12 May 2008 10:43:40 EST)
Increasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the nation billions for decades to come — even as the total population of America’s vets shrinks.

Story: Teen Gets MRSA From Lip Piercing, Almost Dies  (Mon, 12 May 2008 11:11:24 EST)
A Kansas City-area teenager who tried to pierce his lip with a needle from a first-aid kit ended up with a staph infection that almost killed him.

Happy Mother's Day: Woman Pregnant With 18th Child  (Fri, 09 May 2008 04:05:46 EST)
It's a happy Mother's Day for an Arkansas woman — she's pregnant with her 18th child. Michelle Duggar, 41, is due on New Year's Day

Baseball Player, 13, Has Heart Attack Rounding Bases  (Thu, 08 May 2008 03:17:14 EST)
Idaho emergency workers say a 13-year-old ball player suffered a heart attack as he ran the bases at Lake Hazel Middle School in Boise on Wednesday.

Boy, 2, Suffers From Rare Children's Alzheimer's Illness  (Fri, 09 May 2008 04:40:49 EST)
A 2-year-old boy in England suffers from a rare genetic disease sometimes referred to as children's Alzheimer's disease.

Train Quarantined After Illness Kills 1, Sickens Others  (Fri, 09 May 2008 09:37:21 EST)
Authorities quarantined a train in Ontario Friday after a woman died and several others reported being ill

Feds: Teen Pot Use May Lead to Mental Illness, Dependency  (Fri, 09 May 2008 10:25:10 EST)
Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday.

Group to Feds: Take Birth-Control Patch Off the Market  (Fri, 09 May 2008 10:20:11 EST)
A consumer advocacy group says the Ortho-Evra patch carries too many risks and should be taken off the market.

Herpes: Is a Cold Sore an STD?  (Mon, 12 May 2008 20:28:38 GMT)
Cold sores--they always seem to pop up when you have a big interview, first date or important event. You know what they look like and what a pain they can be, but are they a sexually transmitted disease?

The Quest to Build the Perfect Bra  (Mon, 12 May 2008 16:41:49 GMT)
After more than a century, lingerie makers may finally be close to finding the right balance of fashion, function and fit.

Military Medicine: The War on Wounds  (Sat, 10 May 2008 17:24:24 GMT)
Why the military is backing the cool new field of regenerative medicine.

Health: Teens, Tans and Truth  (Sat, 10 May 2008 17:20:03 GMT)
Doctors fight back against claims that tanning is healthy. Worries about cancer and 'tanorexics.'

Baby Names: Does Popularity Affect Choice?  (Sat, 10 May 2008 00:14:43 GMT)
How popularity lists are changing the way parents pick names for their kids.

What Diet? New Yorkers Digest Menu Calorie Counts  (Thu, 08 May 2008 15:42:20 GMT)
New York City officials begin enforcing a new rule requiring restaurants to post calorie counts, and some New Yorkers find the news hard to digest.

Wray Herbert: Why We're Bad at Judging Ourselves  (Wed, 07 May 2008 22:47:40 GMT)
Job interviews, dates, auditions—we all try to evaluate what others think of us. But why do we often get it wrong?

Are Mineral Water Facial Sprays Worth the Money?  (Mon, 05 May 2008 17:28:18 GMT)
Evian dreamed up a creative way to sell even more of its bottled mineral water: by repackaging and marketing it as a revitalizing spray for your face. A 5 oz. bottle of the mineral water mist sells for $10 on sephora.com, which touts the product as a way to rehydrate and invigorate tired skin. Other brands say their water sprays will moisturize skin and combat fatigue. But the pricey bottles probably aren't that much better for your skin than putting regular tap water in a spray bottle, or just washing your face, says New York-based dermatologist Dr. Jennifer Levine.

Kalb: Who's A Good (Germy) Boy?  (Sat, 03 May 2008 18:28:58 GMT)
More than 7 million kids are enrolled in day care, so I know I'm not the only one wondering if it's actually good.

Begley: Whitewashing Toxic Chemicals  (Sat, 03 May 2008 17:09:51 GMT)
This book will shock anyone who still believes that 'science' and 'integrity' are soulmates.

The Four Worst Home Acne Cures  (Thu, 01 May 2008 19:48:04 GMT)
Teens (and some adults) will try almost anything to quell an outbreak of acne, but many traditional home remedies may do more harm than good.

Explaining Amy Winehouse's Strange Skin Infection  (Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:22:06 GMT)
A representative claims the sores on the troubled singer's face are the result of a surprisingly common skin infection.

Can the Government Regulate Your Weight?  (Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:21:35 GMT)
Is increased regulation the best way to tackle obesity and eating disorders?

Addiction: Sobering Messages, Via Cell Phone  (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:37:31 GMT)
When Tyrone, 41, can't make his Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, he relies on something else to help him stay sober: text messages. The daily recovery-themed messages from a company called I Live Inspired remind him to "look to my higher power for guidance, and accept life," he says, quoting a recent dispatch. I Live Inspired is the brainchild of Rob Foster, a 28-year-old former cocaine addict from Virginia who came up with the idea after his second rehab stint in 2006. A friend sent him texts about sobriety every morning as Foster traveled to work "feeling crazy." The messages made him feel less alone, so he started forwarding them to others on the mend. Soon a business was born: $3.95 a month for daily bytes of inspiration sent to any cell phone.

World Malaria Day: Graca Machel on Vaccine Battles  (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:50:16 GMT)
Developing countries are making progress in getting vaccines to—and for—their people, says African activist Graca Machel.

Does Mouthwash Cure Bad Breath?  (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:05:53 GMT)
Does it cure bad breath? What you should know.

Health: Prevention is Worth the Money  (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:06:21 GMT)
Don't be misled by recent reports, changes in diet and lifestyle are still the most effective way to lower health-care costs. You'll feel better, too.

Unhealthy Chinese-Food Choices  (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:26:54 GMT)
The seven most unhealthy choices at a Chinese restaurant

Fact or Fiction: Is the freshman 15 real?  (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:04:13 GMT)
Most high school seniors have been warned about the "freshman 15"--the extra pounds they'll allegedly pack on after a year in the dorms, eating mostly buffet-style on a meal plan. But scientists at Texas A&M International University in Laredo found that although first-year dorm residents consumed significantly more calories and sugar than students who lived off campus, neither they nor their counterparts gained weight over the course of the year.

Are Modern Kids Coddled?  (Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:38:30 GMT)
A New York columnist lets her grade-schooler ride the subway alone, provoking a wave of criticism. But do kids really need more supervision than in generations past?