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CDC: Syringe reuse linked to hepatitis C outbreak 11 hours ago RENO, Nev. (AP) -- A hepatitis C outbreak affecting more than 80 people and exposing tens of thousands more was caused by workers reusing syringes at a Las Vegas clinic, federal health officials said   Read Story.

Survival of quake victims depends on many factors 11 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) -- A nurse survived eight days in the wreckage of a Turkish hospital destroyed by an earthquake in 1992. A newborn was rescued after more than a week in the rubble of Mexico City's 1985   Read Story.

FDA stresses birth defect risks with Roche drug 16 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) -- Health regulators reiterated their warning Friday that organ transplant drugs from Roche and Novartis can cause miscarriages and birth defects when used by pregnant women....  Read Story.

Drug combo helps women with advanced breast cancer May 16, 2008 A combination of two new-generation cancer drugs modestly delayed the time it took for cancer to worsen in a study of 300 women with very advanced disease who had stopped responding to other treatment  Read Story.

More cancer patients having whole breast removed May 15, 2008 A growing number of women with early stage breast cancer seem to be choosing to have the whole breast removed instead of just the cancerous lump, doctors are reporting....  Read Story.

Study finds heart risks in young cancer survivors May 15, 2008 Children who survive cancer face a much greater risk of heart problems later in life than their brothers and sisters who did not have cancer, new research shows....  Read Story.

Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer, study finds May 15, 2008 Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study found - adding to evidence the "  Read Story.

Tips on getting vitamin D for cancer prevention May 15, 2008 Evidence is growing that vitamin D, which the skin makes from sunshine, is linked to lower risk of breast cancer and other cancers. But that doesn't mean it's good to get a golden tan - and certainly   Read Story.

People over 60 urged to get one-time shingles shot May 15, 2008 ATLANTA (AP) -- People 60 and older should get a one-time shingles shot that can help prevent the painful rash, U.S. health officials are recommending. There's a 50-50 chance the shot will prevent shi  Read Story.

Pair say they attacked each other with frying pan May 15, 2008 CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Out of the frying pan and into the fire. That's pretty much what happened to a Cumberland County couple arrested and charged with whacking each other with a frying pan....  Read Story.

Court dismisses case against baby for unpaid bill May 15, 2008 HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) -- A Harrisonburg court has dismissed a case against a baby boy summoned to appear in court for an unpaid bill. Richard White said he was shocked when he got a subpoena in the m  Read Story.

TV drug ads may have to zoom in on side effects May 15, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Would consumers get the same warm, fuzzy message from a drug advertisement that promised to lift their mood if it also urged them to report side effects like suicidal thoughts and d  Read Story.

9-year-old girl's twin is found inside her stomach May 15, 2008 ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- A 9-year-old girl who went to hospital in central Greece suffering from stomach pains was found to be carrying her embryonic twin, doctors said Thursday....  Read Story.

Indonesia to provide bird flu data online May 15, 2008 JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Indonesia's health minister says she will give all genetic information about her country's bird flu virus to a new global database....  Read Story.

Study likely spells end for anti-bleeding drug May 14, 2008 An anti-bleeding drug probably will stay off the market, experts say, after a rigorous study found patients getting the medication during heart surgery were much more likely to die than patients given  Read Story.

Doctors told to check up on heart device patients May 14, 2008 People with implanted heart devices need closer follow-up care, an international panel of heart specialists recommended Wednesday in the first guidelines for monitoring this rapidly growing group of p  Read Story.

O'Connor makes personal plea for Alzheimer's aid May 14, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor took her family's private battle with Alzheimer's disease public Wednesday as she urged Congress to speed research and aid to fight the coming ep  Read Story.

More Americans are taking prescription medications May 14, 2008 TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- For the first time, it appears that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems, a study shows....  Read Story.

More Americans are taking presription medications May 14, 2008 TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- For the first time, it appears that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems, a study shows....  Read Story.

Beijing reports first child virus death May 14, 2008 BEIJING (AP) -- China's capital reported Wednesday its first death from the hand, foot and mouth disease virus that has sickened tens of thousands of children across the country and killed at least 42  Read Story.

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