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Komen Reverses Stance on Planned Parenthood Grants
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation apologized for its decision to cut grants to Planned Parenthood for cancer screening and said it would restore the funding.
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Komen Reverses on Planned Parenthood
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity said it was reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood.
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For Wounded Vet, Love Pierces the Fog of War
Katie Brickman is both Ian Welch's girlfriend and his government-paid caregiver. Mr. Welch, a former Marine, is dealing with post-traumatic shock from his service in Iraq.
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Komen Foundation Urged to Restore Planned Parenthood Funds
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation was faced with dissension in its own ranks and roiling anger online over its decision to end its long partnership with Planned Parenthood.
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Traffic-related asthma costs two cities big money
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Traffic pollution may cost two California cities millions each year in managing children's asthma, a new study suggests.
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The Big Ticker: Heart Disease
It's the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the United States, killing one person every 37 seconds. February is Heart Disease Awareness month, and time for you to learn how to take care of your ticker
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Komen reverses move to cut Planned Parenthood funding
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation backed down from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood, which provides abortion and birth control services, following a massive outcry by supporters of the world's largest breast cancer charity.
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Malaria kills twice as many as thought: study
LONDON (Reuters) - Malaria kills more than 1.2 million people worldwide a year, nearly twice as many as previously thought, according to new research published on Friday that questions years of assumptions about the mosquito-borne disease.
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Anxiety therapy doesn't work as well in elderly: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy appears to help older adults battle anxiety disorders slightly better than other approaches, but not as well as in younger adults, according to a new study.
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Green tea drinkers show less disability with age: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, a large study of Japanese adults suggests.
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Is the Super Bowl killing you?
Past studies have linked the weeks following the Super Bowl to increased risk of heart attacks among sports fans – especially those fans whose team loses the big game
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Well Blog: Kale for Everyone!
A recent trip to the neighborhood farmers' market inspired Martha Rose Shulman to spend the next six days cooking with kale.
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Nonprofits' Backers Mobilize
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity grappled with the fallout from its decision to cut funding for Planned Parenthood affiliates, as both groups saw a surge in donations.
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Well: Think Like a Doctor: The Sleeping Wife
Can you solve a medical mystery involving a 43-year-old woman who suddenly falls asleep and can't be awakened?
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The 'forbidden fruit' of medicinal mushrooms
Paul Stamets was shy as a child; he couldn't look people in the eyes, so he stared at the ground. That's where he found mushrooms.
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Walgreen Same-Store Sales Decline
Walgreen's same-store sales slid 4.6% in January as the drugstore chain's prescriptions sales were battered by the loss of major customer Express Scripts.
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National Briefing | Health: Officials Recommend the HPV Vaccine for All Boys
Federal health officials recommended on Thursday that all boys be routinely vaccinated against infection with human papillomavirus, or HPV.
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Nerve disorder does not recur after later vaccines: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite concerns by some that vaccines might cause a crippling nerve disorder called Guillain-Barré syndrome, a new study finds that people who receive vaccines after previously having been diagnosed with the condition do not experience any flare-ups.
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Yoga: How the New York Giants prepare for the Super Bowl
How does a professional football team prepare for the Super Bowl? Aside from typical running, throwing and strength training drills, the championship-bound New York Giants also reap the athletic benefits of season-long yoga sessions
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70 new HIV cases found in Kyrgyz children
Health officials in Kyrgyzstan say they have diagnosed 70 new cases of HIV among children during a widespread check following a scandal over transmission of the virus in hospitals
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