West Nile virus kills 13 in Greece

West Nile Virus has killed 13 people in northern Greece and sickened another 143, the Hellenic Centre for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday.
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Flu 2010: 5 things you should know

Ohio State offensive lineman Andrew Miller wants to be first in line for a vaccine this year. Here are five things you should know.
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Lineman won’t be tackled by flu again

Ohio State offensive lineman Andrew Miller wants to be first in line for a vaccine this year. Here are five things you should know.
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FDA agents visit Iowa farms that recalled eggs

Federal agents visited Hillandale Farms and Wright County Egg, which have recalled more than half a billion eggs in the wake of the salmonella outbreak, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration spokeswoman said Wednesday.
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Weight-loss drug boosts heart, stroke risks for some

Overweight people with a history of heart disease who take the prescription weight-loss drug Meridia may be at increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a study published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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It’s All About the Stairs – Butt Kicking Stair Workouts

It’s all about the stairs today and I’m not talking about stair stepper machines, I mean regular ol’ stairs. Chances are you have stairs in your home but if not, I’m sure you can find a location that has them whether it is a gym or other area. Climbing up and down stairs can be [...]

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In mine’s confines, survival instincts prevail

The health of 33 trapped Chilean miners is authorities’ top priority as crews this week began drilling in an effort to free them.
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In mine’s confines, instincts prevail

Confinement in a dark, dirty, crowded mine shelter can take a heavy physical toll on the 33 miners trapped 2,300 feet underground. But, the human body can adapt to such extreme environments.
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Michael Douglas: Radiation, chemo ‘knocks you out’

Michael Douglas knows he has a tough road ahead — but he’s ready to face it.
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Less is more: Teens who sleep less eat more fatty foods and snacks, study shows

Teens who slept less than eight hours on weeknights consumed 2.2 percent more calories from fats and 3 percent fewer calories from carbs than teens who slept eight hours or more, according to new research. In secondary analyses stratified by sex, the results were significant among girls but not boys. Also, for each one-hour increase [...]

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