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Flu vaccine makers to set new doses record for next season 2 hours ago ATLANTA (AP) -- Flu vaccine manufacturers expect to make a record number of doses for next flu season despite concerns that demand may drop because this year's vaccine was largely ineffective....  Read Story.

77 more hepatitis cases may trace to clinic, officials say 6 hours ago LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Seventy-seven more people that were treated at a Las Vegas outpatient clinic have been diagnosed with hepatitis C, health officials said....  Read Story.

Feds: Teen use of pot can lead to dependency, mental illness 15 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) -- Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday....  Read Story.

More than half of US diabetics have arthritis 23 hours ago ATLANTA (AP) -- More than half of U.S. adults with diabetes also have arthritis, raising a serious obstacle for diabetic patients urged to exercise, according to a government study....  Read Story.

Medical know-how raises suicide risk for doctors May 8, 2008 CHICAGO (AP) -- There's a grim, rarely talked-about twist to all that medical know-how doctors learn to save lives: It makes them especially good at ending their own. An estimated 300 to 400 U.S. doct  Read Story.

New rule would limit insurers contact with elderly, disabled May 8, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Agents selling private health insurance plans to the elderly and disabled would be barred from cold-calling, door-to-door solicitations and pitching their products outside hospital   Read Story.

Group asks government to end use of birth-control patch May 8, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- A consumer advocacy group petitioned the government Thursday to pull the birth-control patch off the market, calling it far riskier than the pill....  Read Story.

Death toll from child viral disease up to 30 in China May 8, 2008 BEIJING (AP) -- The death toll from a viral illness that is striking children across China has risen by two to 30, health officials said Thursday, as the number of reported cases jumped to nearly 20,0  Read Story.

Chantix recommended to quit smoking despite safety concerns May 7, 2008 CHICAGO (AP) -- The federal government's new advice to doctors for helping smokers quit recommends the drug Chantix, which has recently been linked with depression and suicidal behavior. The new guide  Read Story.

Humane Society releases new video of mistreated livestock May 7, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Humane Society of the United States has released new video of sick and injured livestock the group says were mistreated on their way to being slaughtered....  Read Story.

China steps up fight against virus sickening young kids May 7, 2008 BEIJING (AP) -- China announced Wednesday new rules that require health care providers to report all cases of a viral illness that has killed 28 children and sickened thousands in outbreaks across the  Read Story.

Too much, too little sleep tied to ill health in CDC study May 7, 2008 ATLANTA (AP) -- People who sleep fewer than six hours a night - or more than nine - are more likely to be obese, according to a new government study that is one of the largest to show a link between i  Read Story.

China urges precautions against deadly virus May 7, 2008 BEIJING (AP) -- China has made it mandatory for health care providers to report all cases of a viral illness that has sickened thousands of young children across the country, as the death toll rose We  Read Story.

New disease outbreaks in China; 15,000 children infected May 7, 2008 BEIJING (AP) -- New outbreaks in China reported Wednesday put the number of children infected with hand, foot and mouth disease above 15,000 and the death toll has risen to at least 28 across the coun  Read Story.

New disease outbreaks in China; 15K children infected May 7, 2008 BEIJING (AP) -- New outbreaks in China reported Wednesday put the number of children infected with hand, foot and mouth disease above 15,000 and the death toll has risen to at least 28 across the coun  Read Story.

Calling all carbs: Dietitian hired to arrest officer obesity May 6, 2008 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Rana Parker tells pudgy police they have the right to remain chubby, but it can and will be used against them on the streets of Los Angeles. The dietitian lays down the law for rec  Read Story.

European athletes in asthma study at Beijing Olympics May 6, 2008 ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Athletes from 10 European countries will take part in an allergy and asthma study at the Beijing Olympics....  Read Story.

New disease outbreaks in China; 12,000 children infected May 6, 2008 BEIJING (AP) -- New outbreaks in three Chinese provinces and Beijing put the number of children infected with hand, foot and mouth disease above 12,000 and the death toll has risen to at least 26, Chi  Read Story.

Pandemic flu threat remains substantial, health experts say May 6, 2008 GENEVA (AP) -- The world still faces a substantial threat of a flu pandemic and countries need to speed up preparations for a global outbreak, health experts said Tuesday....  Read Story.

10M children worldwide die from lack of health care May 6, 2008 MANILA, Philippines (AP) -- More than 200 million children worldwide under age 5 do not get basic health care, leading to nearly 10 million deaths annually from treatable ailments like diarrhea and pn  Read Story.

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