CDC: Fewer states seeing widespread H1N1 activity

Only 32 states are currently reporting widespread H1N1 flu activity in the United States, down from 48 states three weeks ago, federal health officials said Monday.
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The Clinic: How to live longer

CNN.com today featured a live Webcast of The Clinic, looking at how science is making progress in the quest for immortality.
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College’s too-fat-to-graduate rule under fire

Most college students expect to receive their diplomas on the basis of grades, but at a Pennsylvania school, physical fitness matters too.
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Oral cancers in women rising; Is HPV to blame?

Oral cancer is on the rise. Historically it has been a man’s illness, but women are making up a growing percentage of patients. Smoking and excessive drinking are two possible triggers — but so is the human papillomavirus.
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Alcohol takes its toll on Russians’ health

In Russia, where the government has designated alcoholism a “national disaster”, men have an average life expectancy of just 60 years — one of the lowest in Europe.
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Study: Early autism intervention in toddlers works

Researchers have shown for the first time that if a child is diagnosed with autism as early as 18 months of age, offering the toddler age-appropriate, effective therapy can lead to raised IQ levels and improved language skills and behavior.
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Depressed women can lose weight as successfully as others do

Women with major depression were no less likely than were women without it to have successful results with a weight loss program, according to an new article.
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Long-term physical activity has an anti-aging effect at the cellular level

Physical activity has an anti-aging effect at the cellular level, suggesting exercise could prevent aging of the cardiovascular system. Two groups of trained professional athletes were compared with those who were not trained athletes. The blood cells of the individuals with long-term exercise training exhibited molecular indicators of reduced aging.
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Democratic divide focus of Senate health debate

With Republican opposition unanimous so far, the Senate debate starting Monday on a comprehensive health care bill will focus on bridging differences among the majority Democrats.
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