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Joseph Kirsner, pioneer physician, dies at age 102
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:36PM July 07, 2012 CommentCHICAGO (AP) — Dr. Joseph Kirsner, a pioneer in the field of digestive system disorders, died from kidney failure at his home in Chicago on Saturday. He was 102 years old.
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New optimism about stemming spread of AIDS virus
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:46AM July 07, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — An AIDS-free generation: It seems an audacious goal, considering how the HIV epidemic still is raging around the world.
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Retailers sue Pfizer, charge generic Lipitor delay
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:40PM July 06, 2012 CommentTRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Five large drug and grocery chains are suing Pfizer Inc. and a second drugmaker, alleging they conspired to delay sales of cheap generic versions of the blockbuster cholesterol drug Lipitor.
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Many Hospitalized Kids Struggle With Pain
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM July 06, 2012 CommentStudy finds nearly 9 out of 10 still suffer, despite treatment advances
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Infant Formula Can Be a Major Source of BPA: Experts
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM July 06, 2012 CommentSome makers have switched to products free of the preservative, but labeling remains unclear
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Dogs May Mourn as Deeply as Humans Do
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM July 06, 2012 CommentExperts say many canines exhibit clear signs of grief when their owner or animal housemate dies
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Meditation Method a Matter of Taste
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM July 06, 2012 CommentStudy finds choosing a technique you're comfortable with makes you less likely to quit
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Health Highlights: July 6, 2012
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3-D Movies: Thrills and Ills
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM July 06, 2012 CommentYoung adults at higher risk for motion sickness than older viewers, study found
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Health Tip: If Your Child Has a Nightmare
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:00AM July 06, 2012 CommentComfort her and help her feel safe
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Health Tip: Flavor Food Without the Fat
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Test Approved to Help Treat Common Infection in Transplant Patients
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:51PM July 05, 2012 CommentCMV preys on people with weaker immune systems
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Racial Gap in Kids' Dental Care Vanishing: Study
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM July 05, 2012 CommentBut black children still get more cavities, expert says
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Could the Naked Mole Rat Hold Secrets to Longevity?
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM July 05, 2012 CommentNew research suggests high levels of a brain-protecting protein may be key
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300,000 People in U.S. Living With Chagas Disease: Report
Tweet Share on Facebook 2:00PM July 05, 2012 CommentAlthough usually spread by parasite, mother-infant transmission seen
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Parents Key to Whether Kids Get Enough Exercise, Studies Find
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM July 05, 2012 CommentWhen grownups aren't around, children spend less time being active
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U.S. Schools Throwing the Book at Unhealthy Drinks
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:00PM July 05, 2012 CommentBut 33% of elementary students still have access to high-calorie beverages, findings show
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FDA cracks down on unapproved painkillers
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:29AM July 05, 2012 CommentWASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration says it will begin cracking down on companies that market versions of the painkiller oxycodone which have not undergone federal review.
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Health Highlights: July 5, 2012
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Treating Irritable Bowel Poses Challenges
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:00AM July 05, 2012 CommentNo diagnostic test and limited meds are among hurdles faced by those with digestive disorder
