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Historic Health Care Bill Clears Senate Hurdle

Invoking the memory of Edward M. Kennedy, Democrats united Saturday night to push historic health care legislation past a key Senate hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama. There was not a vote to spare. More
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Living Donor Intestine Transplants

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A transplant is the last option for people who suffer from a failing small intestine. The tube helps the body digest and absorb nutrients in food. Without it, many of the organs in the body die. Relying on deceased donors means long waiting lists, so doctors are turning to the living for help. One woman found a new life, thanks to her sister.

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Full Plates Nullify Thanksgiving Calorie Cuts

Good news this Thanksgiving: Compared with 50 years ago, some staples of the Turkey Day table have fewer calories. The bad news? It probably won't matter because most Americans will eat too much anyway. More
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Man Aware During 23 Years In 'Coma'

A new brain scan alerts doctors that a man thought to have been unconscious for more than two decades was awake, even if he couldn't respond. More

Kissing Cheeks, Not Lips, May Slow Swine Flu

An etiquette expert talks about how to be warm to others at the holidays without spreading disease. More
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Woman Loses Benefits Over Facebook Photo

A Canadian woman on long-term sick leave for depression says she lost her benefits because her insurance agent found photos of her on Facebook in which she appeared to be having fun. More
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New Advice Would Cut Back On Pap Smears

A new report from gynecologists says that girls can wait until 21 to get their first pap smear and wait two years between tests. More
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WHO Investigating Norway Swine Flu Mutations

The World Health Organization said Friday it is investigating samples of variant swine flu linked to two deaths and one severe case in Norway, but that so far the significance of the mutation is unclear. More

Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Cluster Reported In NC

Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday. More
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