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Cell phone soap operas deliver safe-sex message
By ANGELA DELLI SANTI, Associated Press Writer; Jan 3, 2009 11:15 AM PST
AP - "Hey baby, you OK?" Mike asks his girlfriend as she sits down next to him. Full Story
More Americans getting multiple chronic illnesses
Jan 5, 2009 09:19 PM PST, ReutersReuters - More Americans are burdened by chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure, often having more than three at a time, and this has helped fuel a big rise in out-of-pocket medical expenses, a study released on Tuesday showed.
U.S. health spending hits $2.2 trillion in 2007
Jan 5, 2009 09:14 PM PST, ReutersReuters - Americans spent $2.2 trillion on healthcare in 2007, or $7,421 per person, according to a U.S. government report released on Tuesday.
Health care spending slows in 2007 with generics
Jan 5, 2009 09:02 PM PST, Associated PressAP - Spending on health care slowed slightly in 2007 as consumers turned more to generic drugs instead of brand-names to fill their medicine cabinets, the government reported Monday.
Health Tip: Budget Your Calories
Jan 5, 2009 08:47 PM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture suggests that you budget calories the way you do money -- in general, don't use more than you need.
Health Tip: Help Prevent Toy Injuries
Jan 5, 2009 08:47 PM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Toys are associated with thousands of injuries every year, mostly because of misuse or because the toys are too advanced for the children playing with them.
Health Highlights: Jan. 5, 2009
Jan 5, 2009 08:47 PM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:
Clinical Trials Update: Jan. 5, 2009
Jan 5, 2009 08:47 PM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch:
Researcher Finds Most Will Inflict Pain on Others If Prodded
Jan 5, 2009 08:47 PM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- People today may be just as willing to follow orders to hurt others as they were nearly half a century ago, a new study finds.
Obesity Linked to Ovarian Cancer
Jan 5, 2009 08:47 PM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Obese postmenopausal women who have never used hormone replacement therapy may face an increased risk of ovarian cancer, compared to normal-weight women, a new study suggests.
When the Heart Stops Beating
Jan 5, 2009 08:47 PM PST, HealthDayHealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Deanna Babcock's heart stopped beating on July 20, 2007. Just like that.
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