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11-Year-Old One of Youngest Breast Cancer Survivors

Fri, 10/09/2009 - 14:41
Sixth grader is "good" as she gets back to life after conquering breast cancer.
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Is the Media Hurting H1N1 Vaccination Rates?

Fri, 10/09/2009 - 13:10
Health experts say recent media reports could fuel complacency with the public.
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Swine Flu Ground Zero: A Rare Look Into CDC

Thu, 10/08/2009 - 21:04
"GMA" goes behind the scenes at the emergency operations center.
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The State of Health Care: Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas Lead Race to the Bottom

Thu, 10/08/2009 - 17:09
Report shows yawning gaps state-to-state. So which did the best?
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Some Pregnant Women Still Shun Swine Flu Vaccine

Thu, 10/08/2009 - 14:42
Even though the disease is deadlier for moms-to-be, some still harbor fears.
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Is Your Swine Flu Severe? Find Out Online

Thu, 10/08/2009 - 14:05
Microsoft's new swine flu assessment tool may help patients avoid an ER visit.
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Need Time Off to Care for a Sick Kid? Too Bad

Thu, 10/08/2009 - 10:48
Parents without paid time off scramble to care for sick children.
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Congress Mulls Breast Cancer Reform Bills

Thu, 10/08/2009 - 02:29
House subcommittee evaluates pending breast cancer bills.
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Is the Pill in Control of Your Romance?

Wed, 10/07/2009 - 19:34
Researchers claim birth control may change our romantic choices, for the worse.
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Sebelius: Vaccination Is the Best Defense

Wed, 10/07/2009 - 16:15
HHS secretary tells "GMA" fears about the new vaccine are caused by myths.
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'Lightning Strikes' When Girls Get Breast Cancer

Wed, 10/07/2009 - 15:48
Young women experience unique problems when diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Kids First to Get Swine Flu Vaccine

Wed, 10/07/2009 - 14:21
While concerns linger among some, health officials emphasize vaccine's safety.
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The Top 10 Unexpectedly Risky Foods

Wed, 10/07/2009 - 10:43
New report lists the diciest foods regulated by the FDA.
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Kids Begin Receiving Swine Flu Vaccine

Tue, 10/06/2009 - 22:44
H1N1 effort may be the largest flu vaccination campaign in U.S. history.
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Cocaine Vaccine Is the Real Thing

Tue, 10/06/2009 - 20:15
A vaccine against cocaine was effective in nearly 40 percent of users.
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Parents: Have Questions About H1N1 Vaccine?

Tue, 10/06/2009 - 17:32
"GMA" will pose questions from parents and parents-to-be to medical experts.
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Childhood Trauma May Shorten Life By 20 Years

Tue, 10/06/2009 - 14:21
Researchers say study shows childhood trauma is a lifelong battle.
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Pink Ink for Cancer Has Some Women Wary

Tue, 10/06/2009 - 13:01
Cancer survivors have wearied of all the "cause marketing" tied to pink ribbons.
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Did Autism Rates Just Double?

Tue, 10/06/2009 - 01:48
A new survey of parents leaves more questions about autism than answers.
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First Swine Flu Vaccine Shipments Arrive

Tue, 10/06/2009 - 01:42
Memphis and Indianapolis hospitals are among the first to get FluMist.
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