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Newly Approved Imaging Agent Helps Find Prostate Cancer

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But not replacement for actual tissue testing, FDA says

'Berlin Man,' doctor convinced HIV cure is real

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The first person reportedly cured of HIV said Wednesday he is hopeful that medical advances will allow others suffering from the virus that causes AIDS to be cured, too.

Human Stem Cells Restore Hearing to Deaf Gerbils in Study

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Next step is to determine if procedure is safe and recovery persists

'Superpowered' Bacteria May Lurk Behind Sinus Infections

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Research suggests it's survival of the fittest among these germs

CDC: Nation on track for deadliest West Nile year

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NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials say they're convinced this will be the worst year for West Nile virus deaths and severe illnesses since the disease hit America's shores in 1999.

CDC reports incidents of tainted ricotta cheese

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says ricotta cheese tainted with listeria bacteria is linked to 14 illnesses and at least one death.

Imported Ricotta Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria

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Frescolina brand suspected as cause, at least 2 deaths and 14 cases reported, CDC says

Stress Adds to Salt Load of Some Blacks, Study Says

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This may raise their risk for high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease

Portland, Ore., approves adding fluoride to water

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The City Council approved a plan Wednesday to add fluoride to Portland's water, meaning Oregon's biggest city is no longer the largest holdout in the U.S.

Health Highlights: Sept. 12, 2012

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NYC 'Soda Ban' Decision Expected Thursday

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Mayor's attempt to combat obesity comes up against industry, individual rights, opponents say

Health Tip: Taming Your Sweet Tooth

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Sweets are OK, but only once-in-a-while

Some Screens Miss Spread of Breast Cancer: Study

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Bone scans, liver ultrasounds and chest X-rays only caught small number of cases

NFL Docs Urge More Caution With Key Pain Med

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Football players' use of ketorolac should be more closely monitored, task force says

Studies: Alzheimer drug may stabilize brain plaque

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An experimental drug that failed to stop mental decline in Alzheimer's patients also signaled potential benefit that suggests it might help if given earlier, fuller results of two major studies show.