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Swine Flu Activity Down in Many States

8 hours 10 min ago
Many areas see flu levels decline, but the CDC warns it may not be over yet.



Health - Influenza - Infectious disease - Conditions and Diseases - Viral
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Less Frequent Pap Tests: Good for Women?

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 23:39
Dr. Marie Savard says changing cervical cancer screening recs is a welcome step.



Cancer - Cervical cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Gynecologic
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Learning While Sleeping May Not Be Crackpot Idea

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 22:42
A new study suggests sleeping may enhance our memories.



Education - Distance Learning - Online Teaching and Learning - Methods and Theories - Learning Theories
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Mammography Debate Has Raged for Decades

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 22:31
New screening guidelines have stirred controversy, but the debate is not new.



Mammography - Health - Social Sciences - Public Speaking - Communication
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WATCH: How to Save on Drugs: Buy in Bulk

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 21:01
Buying a 3-month supply of prescription drugs cuts costs by nearly 30 percent.



Prescription drug - Health - Pharmacy - Shopping - Drugs and Medications
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Another Day, Another Confusing Jolt for Women: Delay Cervical Exams?

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 18:40
On the heels of the mammogram mess, women now given guidelines on pap smears.



Health - Women's Health - Pelvic Exams and Pap Tests - Women - People
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WATCH: Family Cat Dies from H1N1

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 16:38
Oregon cat is the first in the country to die from the swine flu virus.



Swine influenza - Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 - Health - Influenza - Infectious Diseases
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WATCH: Has Swine Flu Peaked?

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 14:51
Hospitals and colleges report decreasing numbers of swine flu cases.



Swine influenza - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Influenza - Infectious Diseases
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Which Celeb Diet Should You Follow?

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 14:50
Best diet: Kate's staying skinny, Gwyneth's cleansing or Padma's moderation?



Health - Weight loss - Shopping - Kate - Programs
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New Software Facilitates H1N1 Vaccine Distribution in Arizona

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 14:35
Director for the Maricopa Health Department said, "it would have quickly become impossible" without this software.



Arizona - United States - Business - Education - Colleges and Universities
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Health Care's 'Public Option' Would Cover Little of Population

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 14:20
The Senate version of the public option would cover less than 1.5% of Americans.



Health Care - Health - Health Policy - Medicine - Health Systems
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WATCH: Women's Health Alert: Cut Back on Pap Smears

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 12:28
A new recommendation from experts suggests women need fewer pap smears.



Women's Health - Health - Pelvic Exams and Pap Tests - Organizations - Women
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2 Thumbs Down: America's Movie Snack Health

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 12:21
A new report cites the calorie and fat content of movie popcorn, other snacks.



Popcorn - Food - Home - Cooking - Shopping
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Celebs Protest Cancer Screening Guidelines

Fri, 11/20/2009 - 11:41
Olivia Newton-John, Jaclyn Smith, and Sheryl Crow oppose new recommendations.



Sheryl Crow - Olivia Newton-John - Conditions and Diseases - Cancer - Health
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WATCH: Tantrum-Free Healthy Meals

Thu, 11/19/2009 - 23:58
Dr. Alan Greene has 5 tips to get a toddler to eat a balanced diet.



Healthy diet - Health - Nutrition - Weight loss - Shopping
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Thu, 11/19/2009 - 23:58
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A Drink (or Nine) May Help Your Heart, Guys

Thu, 11/19/2009 - 22:46
Moderate -- or even heavy -- drinking may have heart benefits, researchers say.



Alcoholism - Health - Alcoholic beverage - Specific Substances - Heart disease
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WATCH: Learning While Asleep: Not Just a Dream?

Thu, 11/19/2009 - 21:57
Scientists determine that subconscious learning tapes may actually work.



Dream - Social Sciences - Psychology - Education - Products and Services
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WATCH: You Asked, 'GMA Health' Answered

Thu, 11/19/2009 - 21:05
Answers to some of your most pressing medical questions sent to ABCNews.com.



ABC News - Health - Education - Services - Business
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WATCH: Two Thumbs Down for Movie Snacks

Thu, 11/19/2009 - 20:20
A new report says concession stand snacks may be making you fat.



Concession stand - Business - Recreation - Home - Cooking
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