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West Nile virus kills 15 in Greece, health officials say
West Nile Virus has killed 15 people in northern Greece and sickened 158 others, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.
Would you get selective reduction?
For women carrying multiple fetuses, a medical argument for reducing that number is clear. But the decision isn’t always clear-cut.
Build-it-yourself playground helps kids imagine
He’s designed everything from upscale hotels and restaurants to the sets for Broadway plays and the Academy Awards ceremony.
For teens, too little sleep may equal too many snacks
All those late nights spent trolling Facebook, texting friends, and cramming for tests may be taking a toll on teenagers’ diets, a new study suggests.
West Nile virus kills 13 in Greece
West Nile Virus has killed 14 people in northern Greece and sickened 142, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.

Hospital president speaks about health care reform
What impact will health care reform have? That was one of the main topics Doug Lawson, president of Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine, spoke ...
Health care: Workers bear larger share of health premium costs
INDIANAPOLIS — Workers are paying a larger portion of their health insurance costs as businesses shift more of the burden to their employees to help ...
Health Care Reform Helps Small Businesses Offer Coverage: Report
Title: Health Care Reform Helps Small Businesses Offer Coverage: Report Category: Health News Created: 9/2/2010 12:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 9/3/2010
Local health care costs rising: Newly insured, Medicaid patients add to systems' burden
Federal health care reform and Medicaid expansion has LaCrosse’s two health systems treating more patients while gettingpaid less, officials said. “We’re seeing many more people ...
Health Care Among Nation's Top Industries For Jobs
Looking for a job? Focus on the health care industry – that’s where hiring is picking up.

LA sheriff says almost all pot clinics criminal
The Los Angeles County sheriff has escalated his war of words against California medical marijuana dispensaries, saying as many as 97 percent operate as criminal ...
Hit 'Hoarders' returns for third season
E. coli outbreak puts focus on meat oversight
The first outbreak linked to a rare strain of E. coli in ground beef is prompting a fresh look at tougher regulations to protect the ...
Biotech salmon safe for eating: FDA
A biotechnology company’s genetically engineered salmon are as safe to eat as other Atlantic salmon, U.S. regulators said as they weighed approval of the first ...
Antidepressant patch doesn't help smokers quit
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – An antidepressant drug delivered through a patch on the skin is no better than placebo for helping smokers kick the ...

Hormone in Hair May Reveal Heart Risk
High levels of cortisol in the hair shaft may increase the risk of heart attack, a study shows.
SAM-e May Boost Effects of Antidepressants
SAM-e plus prescription antidepressants may spell relief for hard-to-treat depression, according to a new study.
Does Depression Cause Weight Gain or Weight Gain? What’s the Depression/Weight Connection?
Does depression cause weight gain or weight loss? Does weight gain or weight loss cause depression? WebMD helps to unravel the mystery surrounding the link ...
Too Sick to Work?
You wake up feeling crummy. Should you drag yourself to work and risk infecting coworkers? Or should you phone in sick, even though your boss ...
Osteoporosis Drugs May Be Linked to Cancer Risk
The long-term use of oral bisphosphonate osteoporosis drugs such as Actonel, Boniva, and Fosamax may be associated with a doubling in esophageal cancer risk, but ...

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