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ADHD drugs linked to sudden death in kids
Stimulant medications commonly prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are associated with an increased risk of sudden death, but those deaths are still rare, new research finds.
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	Sleep training provides much-needed shut-eye
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First batch of swine flu vaccine already here

European drug maker Novartis AG announced Friday that it has successfully produced the first batch of H1N1 swine flu vaccine, weeks earlier than had been expected.
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'Eco-Atkins' diet sheds more than pounds

A modified Atkins diet, one that substitutes plant-based proteins for animal-based ones, helps people lose weight and lowers their cholesterol, new research shows.
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Don't get burned! How to protect your body from sun damage

Sunburn doesn't just cause pain and redness. It can also have immediate dangers and long-term effects. Learn the risks and find out how to protect yourself.
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First U.S. face transplant recipient recounts ordeal

The recipient of the first face transplant done in the United States has stepped forward to reveal the results of her surgery. Connie Culp, a 46-year-old Ohio woman, lost a large part of her face in 2004 when her husband shot her in the face.
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FDA approves 'Plan B' pill for 17-year-olds

Responding to a federal judge's directive, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that it will now allow 17-year-olds to get the controversial "morning-after" birth control pill without a doctor's prescription.
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Women's Health

	Dad's genes may play greater role than thought
	Health Tip: Caring for your newborn
	Frequent snoring in pregnancy could signal blood sugar trouble
	Morning sickness drug gets green light in study
	Studies report more harmful effects from BPA
	More 'extreme' preemies surviving
	HRT ups death risk for women with lung cancer
	More assisted reproduction, but fewer multiple births
	Gene mutation may up risks of endometrial cancer
	Provocative online portrayals can get teen girls in trouble

Men's Health

	Researchers spot genes linked to testicular cancer
	Marijuana linked to aggressive testicular cancer
	In high-stakes stock trading, finger length matters
	Health Tip: Losing your hair?
	Preeclampsia Might Protect Against Testicular Cancer
	New Genetic Links to Baldness Discovered
	Health Tip: Good Health for Men
	Mouse Study Finds Molecule That Tells Hair to Grow

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