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Monday last day for morning-after pill appeal

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NEW YORK (AP) — Government lawyers are running out of time to file an appeal that could delay the sale of the morning-after contraceptive pill to all women and girls without a prescription.

Many Heart Defects Aren't Inherited, Study Finds

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Researchers also found links between these anomalies and autism

Scientists Discover More Genetic Clues to Testicular Cancer

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Disease risk is strongly tied to family history

France confirms 2nd case of SARS-related virus

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PARIS (AP) — The French Health Ministry says a second case of a deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS has been confirmed.

Grilling Tips to Cut Colon Cancer Risk

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Use less red meat, marinate and precook indoors, nutrition expert advises

More Time in Gym Class Equals Stronger Kids

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And fracture risk doesn't rise when physical activity clock is extended, study finds

New suspicious French case of SARS-related virus

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PARIS (AP) — France's health minister says tests on three suspected cases of a deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS are negative — but a fourth needs complementary tests and a fifth suspected case has been discovered.

Govt stops study seeking to prevent type of stroke

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The government has halted a study testing treatments for a brain condition that can cause strokes after early results suggested invasive therapies were riskier than previously thought.

Vaccine to Fight Heroin Addiction Shows Promise in Rats

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Also doesn't interfere with opioid treatments for addicts, researchers say

Study Claims Marijuana Tied to Lower Bladder Cancer Risk

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But experts question the study's design and are skeptical of the conclusion

Estrogen Levels Tied to Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Study

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Tests reveal higher concentration of the sex hormone in women and men

Yet Another Reason to Avoid Fatty Foods: Fatigue

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Daytime drowsiness, alertness influenced by diet, researchers say

Good Diet Helps People Manage Celiac Disease

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Effects of gluten intolerance can be minimized with proper nutrition, expert says

Breo Ellipta Approved for COPD

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Respiratory disease is the third-leading cause of death in U.S.

Utah to be first to use dual-model health exchange

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The federal government has approved Utah to become the first state to have a dual-model health insurance exchange in which the state and the federal government divide responsibilities.

Judge in NYC refuses to suspend his Plan B ruling

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NEW YORK (AP) — A government appeal of a ruling giving women of all ages broad access to morning-after birth control is frivolous, a federal judge said Friday as he refused to suspend enforcement of his decision pending appeal.