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LONDON (AP) — Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik is insisting in court that attempts to label him as insane are misplaced — and some psychiatrists agree that simply committing such monstrous crimes does not mean a person is mentally ill.

Drug-overdose antidote is put in addicts' hands

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WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (AP) — Steve Wohlen lay on his front lawn, blue, unconscious and barely breathing, overdosing on heroin.

Scientists Identify Gene Behind Pygmies' Short Stature

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It also may be that small size reduced their food requirements, and helped in hot climate

Kids' Kidney Transplant Rules May Have Shrunk 'Race Gap'

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Before 'Share 35,' black and Hispanic patients were less likely to receive organ than whites, researchers say

Preventable Injuries Sideline One-Third of Young Athletes

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Survey of parents, kids, coaches finds knowledge gaps about sports safety

Healthy Behaviors Extend Life After Cancer, Experts Say

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Eating well, exercising and maintaining normal weight boost survival, American Cancer Society finds

Anti-Smoking TV Ads From Tobacco Industry Don't Help

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However, study found media campaigns from other sponsors were effective

Fatigue Not a Factor in Fibromyalgia Pain, Study Says

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Lack of sleep did not predict intensity, duration of discomfort with the disorder

Analytical Thinkers Seem to Be Less Religious, Study Suggests

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But coaxing participants to think analytically had only a subtle impact on religious belief

Quick response averts market scare in mad cow case

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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The announcement that mad cow disease was found in a California cow drew a rapid response this week from the beleaguered American beef industry, which has been enduring one crisis after another for more than a year.

Cancer survivors urged to eat better, exercise

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ATLANTA (AP) — A cancer diagnosis often inspires people to exercise and eat healthier. Now the experts say there's strong evidence that both habits may help prevent the disease from coming back.