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All U.S. Adults Should Get Whooping Cough Shot: Panel
Would help protect infants, who are especially vulnerable to the disease

Men's Legs May Be New Source for Hair Transplants
Hairlines require finer strands and for some patients legs offer a good supply, report shows

FDA Weighs Fate of Qnexa for Weight Loss, Again
Drug previously rejected because of possible heart problems, birth defects

Exercise in Pregnancy Safe for Baby, Study Finds
Moderate to vigorous activity is recommended, but check with your doctor first

Toddlers With Angry Parents May Have More Temper Tantrums
Youngsters tend to mimic coping behaviors they see at home, study shows

Mammograms Can Save Lives of Women in Their 40s: Study
More cancers spotted this way were found at early stages, were easier to treat

More Doubt on Link Between a Blood Chemical and Heart Disease
Researchers say prior tie between homocysteine, cardiovascular woes was due to faulty data

Researchers Spot New Gene Mutation Linked to Breast Cancer
Study suggests Abraxas gene variant acts in concert with BRCA1 to raise disease risk

Endometriosis Could Raise Risk of 3 Ovarian Cancers
Increased screening advised for women with the uterine disorder, study says

Support for Tougher Liquor Laws Rises When Booze, Crime Linked
Study shows people more likely to back idea after seeing news coverage connecting the two

Many Women Having a Heart Attack Don't Have Chest Pain
Misinterpreting symptoms may be a reason why women face higher in-hospital death rates, researchers say

Kidney Damage Greatly Raises Diabetics' Risk for Death
Control of blood sugar, catching early signs of damage may help prevent advanced kidney disease

Raw Milk Causes Most Illness From Dairy Products: CDC
Twice as many outbreaks occur in states where unpasteurized milk is legal

FDA Moves to Head Off Shortages of 2 Cancer Drugs
Methotrexate highly effective against childhood leukemia; Doxil treats ovarian cancer

Aspirin as Good as Plavix for Poor Leg Circulation: Study
Both work equally well in condition that causes pain while walking

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