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Postpartum Depression May Lead to Shorter Kids: Study

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It's not certain why, but feeding practices might play a part, expert says

Pediatricians' Group Urges Flu Shot for Kids Aged 6 Months and Up

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Parents, daycare workers also should be immunized, AAP guidelines say

Pot Use May Raise Risk of Testicular Cancer: Study

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But review shows only an association, not a cause-and-effect relationship

Multiple Methods Can Safely Help Babies Get to Sleep, Study Shows

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At age 6, no differences seen in attachment, behavior, sleep quality

7 scientists win prestigious Lasker medical awards

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NEW YORK (AP) — Seven scientists have won prestigious medical awards for their contributions to biomedicine, including the development of liver transplants.

Health Tip: Straining a Hamstring

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Here are some risk factors

Health Tip: Smokeless Tobacco Isn't Safe Either

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Increases risk of cancer, ACS says

AP IMPACT: Surprising methods heal wounded troops

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BOSTON (AP) — Scientists are growing ears, bone and skin in the lab, and doctors are planning more face transplants and other extreme plastic surgeries. Around the country, the most advanced medical tools that exist are now being deployed to help America's newest veterans and wounded troops.

NH attorney says med tech spread hepatitis in 2008

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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire attorney says a client contracted hepatitis C from a traveling hospital worker two years earlier than has been previously alleged he began spreading the disease.

AP IMPACT: Surprising methods heal wounded troops

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BOSTON (AP) — Scientists are growing ears, bone and skin in the lab, and doctors are planning more face transplants and other extreme plastic surgeries. Around the country, the most advanced medical tools that exist are now being deployed to help America's newest veterans and wounded troops.

Ebola outbreak kills 15 in eastern Congo

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GOMA, Congo (AP) — An outbreak of the Ebola virus has killed 15 people in northeastern Congo and the local communities are quickly learning how frighteningly deadly the disease is, and how to prevent its spread.

Testosterone marketing frenzy draws skepticism

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WASHINGTON (AP) — "Are you falling asleep after dinner?"

Water or Sports Drink?

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Plain old H2O is usually the better choice, expert says

Put Traffic Safety on Back-to-School 'To-Do' List: Experts

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Kids, whether traveling by bus, bike, car or foot, should be taught how to avoid accidents

Ebola virus spreads in eastern Congo

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GOMA, Congo (AP) — Officials in eastern Congo say the Ebola epidemic has spread to a second center after a woman was contaminated during the funeral of a victim of the disease and travelled back to her home. The health officials say 15 people have died since the beginning of the epidemic.

Experts Offer Tips to Help Keep Fall Sports Injury Free

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Football, soccer, volleyball players urged to take proper safety measures

Tight Blood Sugar Control Won't Help Babies After Heart Surgery

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Infection rates, survival didn't change, but more risk for low blood sugar seen in study

Tough task for those compensating ill 9/11 workers

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NEW YORK (AP) — Sheila Birnbaum is known in legal circles across New York as the "queen of torts" for her prowess in sorting out complicated cases. But she may be up against her most daunting task to date.