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In an alarming statistical turn, the number of malaria deaths every year may be vastly underestimated, according to new research re-...

Breast cancer funds cut from Planned Parenthood Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a leader in fundraising for breast cancer research and famous worldwide for its iconic pink ribbon, halted...	Chronic conditions' toll tallied The sunny fact that Americans are living longer, more productive lives has a dark side: More of us than ever live with chronic illnesses...
Healthy food tips for February: American Heart Month Whether you read the nutritional facts on menus or at home, here are some popular items to avoid or add on your grocery list to fight heart-...	Sleep apnea may make people more prone to silent strokes Almost all (91 percent) of the study participants who had a stroke also had sleep apnea. They were also more likely to have silent strokes...
Birth control recall raises risk of unplanned pregnancy Pfizer Inc is reaching out directly to women consumers to warn them about its U.S. recall of one million packets of birth control pills as...	Common scans could hurt thyroid, researchers say The iodide dye used in heart scans and other medical imaging might damage some people's thyroid glands, which could cause important health...