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South Africa recalls millions of condoms
Oct 23 2007 8:10PM (CT)
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) - South Africa is recalling millions of locally manufactured condoms after tens of thousands failed an air burst test, dealing a further blow to the country's campaign to prevent the spread of AIDS.
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More women getting double mastectomies
Oct 23 2007 8:10PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - More women who have cancer in only one breast are getting both breasts removed, says research that found the trend more than doubled in just six years. It's still a rare option: Most breast cancer in this country is treated by lumpectomy, removing just the tumor while saving the breast.
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Researcher: Vibrations help slim abdomen
Oct 23 2007 8:08PM (CT)
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A Maine researcher says standing on a vibrating platform for 15 minutes a day could help people achieve washboard abs.
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White House cut warming impact testimony
Oct 23 2007 6:15PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House severely edited congressional testimony given Tuesday by the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the impact of climate change on health, removing specific scientific references to potential health risks, according to two sources familiar with the documents.
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Government may waste anthrax vaccine
Oct 23 2007 1:14PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - The government stands to waste $100 million a year if two federal agencies cannot agree to coordinate the use of a vaccine for the deadly anthrax virus.
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