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Health Tip: Possible Signs of an Ear Infection

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They include pulling at the ear

Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Fire

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Make sure all smoke detectors are working

Bird flu claims 9th victim in Indonesia this year

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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The Health Ministry says bird flu has killed a 37-year-old man in central Indonesia, marking the country's ninth fatality this year.

Study: Junk food laws may help curb kids' obesity

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CHICAGO (AP) — Laws strictly curbing school sales of junk food and sweetened drinks may play a role in slowing childhood obesity, according to a study that seems to offer the first evidence such efforts could pay off.

Brazilian women rebel against cesarean births

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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — From the day Mariana Migon discovered she was pregnant, she knew she wanted a natural birth. So just weeks before her due date, the first-time mother abandoned her obstetrician, her health plan and her private hospital room for the free public hospital in downtown Rio — where she had a real chance at a vaginal birth.

Safety Eyewear Can Prevent Sports Injuries in Kids

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Back-to-school season can mean more eye injuries, expert warns

Parents Can Adapt, Thrive After 'Empty Nest'

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The parent-child relationship evolves, but doesn't end when kids leave for college, expert explains

Doctors target gun violence as a social disease

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Is a gun like a virus, a car, tobacco or alcohol? Yes say public health experts, who in the wake of recent mass shootings are calling for a fresh look at gun violence as a social disease.

Expert Tips for Summer Sports Safety

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Warmer weather requires a few extra precautions for active adults, young athletes

Experimental stroke therapy helps Illinois senator

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CHICAGO (AP) — Good luck and experimental therapy may have helped U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk recover more extensively than he would have with standard care after he suffered a stroke in January.

Daily Aspirin May Cut Cancer Deaths, Another Study Finds

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But drug has bleeding risks and shouldn't be used solely to prevent cancer, experts say

Lucentis Approved for Diabetic Macular Edema

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Leading cause of diabetic blindness

Dental Woes Abound for Developmentally Disabled: Study

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Problems such as gum disease, missing teeth threaten their overall health, experts say

FDA Gives Nod to First Drug for Diabetic Eye Disease

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Diabetic macular edema can blur vision, has only one other treatment option

FDA OKS Lucentis for diabetes-related eye disorder

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Roche's injectable eye drug Lucentis for a new use in treating a diabetes-related condition that can cause blindness.