 | California research on H1N1
As the H1N1 flu continues its grip on the U.S., new California research says the infection can cause severe illness with more hospitalization and death in the elderly, children and young adults. Video
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 | To quit smoking, two products are better than one
If you're trying to quit smoking, two nicotine replacement products are better than one. A new study finds pairing the nicotine patch and with nicotine lozenges may work best. Video
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 | Panel to monitor the H1N1 vaccine side effects
A panel will now monitor any side effects from the H1N1 vaccine. An independent group of experts appointed to help government officials monitor the swine flu vaccine's safety starts work today, the Associated Press reports.
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 | US swine flu vaccine outlook improving, CDC says
More than 22 million doses of swine flu vaccine are available now, and most Americans should soon find it easier to get their dose, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. Video
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 | The secret to a healthy retirement: Working
A new government study out today finds that retirees who continue to work in some capacity, even part-time, are less likely to experience physical decline and disease. Video
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 | Nearly half of swine flu patients otherwise healthy
The largest U.S. analysis of hospitalized adult swine flu patients has found almost half were healthy people who did not have asthma or any other chronic illnesses before they got sick. Video
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 | Should you use hot or cold water when washing hands?
We're told that washing your hands is the best way to keep from catching colds and flu. But did you know hot water is not better than cold when it comes to removing germs? Video
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 | Study: Treatments for miscarriage don’t affect fertility
New research shows the current treatments for women who've had an early miscarriage don't affect their long-term fertility. Video
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 | AP Poll: One-third of parents oppose swine flu vaccine
As the first wave of swine flu vaccine crosses the country, more than a third of parents don't want their kids vaccinated, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll. Video
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 | Study: Some healthy foods most at risk for food-borne illness
A new study indicates some of the healthiest foods may also put us at the greatest risk for food-borne ailments. Video
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