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Cambridge, Mass., mayor considers large soda ban

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — The mayor of Cambridge has proposed limiting the size of soda and sugar-sweetened beverages sold in city restaurants, saying she was inspired by a similar measure in New York City.

More Mental Health Woes in College Kids Who Abuse Prescription Drugs

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Large study found association was strongest with painkillers like OxyContin, Vicodin

New Therapies Show Some Promise Against Pancreatic Cancer

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Often resistant to chemo, two treatments might help beat back disease, experts say

Could Sunlight Lower Your Odds for Pancreatic Cancer?

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Experts say early study results are no reason to tan, however, given UV rays' link to skin cancer

More Than Half of Resident Docs Have Worked While Sick: Study

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Dedication to work a key reason, but experts say patient safety may be at risk

Millions Will Be Without Insurance if Law Passes

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One of the biggest misconceptions about President Obama's health care overhaul isn't who the law will cover, but rather who it won't.

Kentucky Doctor is the AMA's New President

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CHICAGO (AP) — An internal medicine doctor from Kentucky is the American Medical Association's new president-elect.

Health Highlights: June 19, 2012

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Kidney Disease May Be as Harmful to Heart as Heart Attack: Study

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Findings suggest chronic kidney disease could help ID people at risk for heart disease

Hospitalization May Be 'Tipping Point' for Alzheimer's Decline

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Study also found delirium added to risk of mental deterioration, even death

Health of Americans a Mixed Bag: CDC Report

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More are exercising and not smoking, but obesity, diabetes rates still increasing

Health Tip: Get Enough Calcium

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Sprinkle shredded cheese on soups or salads

Health Tip: When Memory Loss Isn't Normal

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Here are common warning signs

Samsonite Recalls Luggage Amid Cancer Scare

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Samsonite luggage is displayed for sale at a chain store in Hong Kong Thursday, June 2, 2011.

HONG KONG (AP) — Samsonite is recalling its "Tokyo Chic" luggage line worldwide and will replace handles on the bags after a Hong Kong consumer group found high levels of compounds linked to cancer.

Personality Disorder Not to Blame for Sandusky Abuse, Experts Say

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Former Penn State University assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse after the first day of his trial in Bellefonte, Pa., on June 11, 2012.

The defense in Jerry Sandusky's child sexual abuse trial is suggesting that a personality disorder explains some of the charges against the former Penn State assistant football coach, but one expert says that may be a stretch.

Calif. gov. urges flammability standards changes

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown is calling for changes to state flammability standards for upholstered furniture in an effort to reduce the use of what he says are toxic flame retardants.

Experts cast doubt on Sandusky's disorder defense

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The defense in Jerry Sandusky's child sexual abuse trial is suggesting that a personality disorder explains some of the charges against the former Penn State assistant football coach, but one expert says that may be a stretch.