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Breast cancer patients tell the FDA their lives depend on Avastin, but some scientists point to research that suggests otherwise
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Two new studies have linked drinking diet soda to poorer health compared with those who don't drink the beverage.
Read More »Snake! 15 deadliest serpents
Think rattlers are scary? Wait till you see world's top 15 deadliest snakes
Read More »Women’s "gaydar" better at this time of month: When?
New study shows that women's ability to guess male sexual orientation improves at times of peak ovulation
Read More »Do mammograms save lives? What new breast cancer study says
Results from longest follow-up study of its kind indicate three breast cancer deaths would be prevented if 1,000 women were screened for 10 years
Read More »10 states most fanatical about fast food
Fast food has taken hits for health risks, but some states have huge appetite for the stuff
Read More »Sprouts tied to Salmonella should be discarded, FDA says
Agency issues warning over sprouts packed in bags marked "Evergreen Produce," saying they may be tainted with infectious bacteria
Read More »Video: FDA warns against salmonella-linked srpouts
Health officials are warning against eating alfalfa and spicy sprouts from Evergreen Produce, Inc. after they were linked to at least 20 cases of salmonella. Jeff Glor reports on the FDA warning
Read More »Video: FDA mulls withdrawing drug for breast cancer
The FDA is beginning two days of hearings on the possible withdrawal of its approval of the drug Avastin for treating breast cancer. Dr
Read More »Drop-side cribs ban takes effect: Will it save lives?
New crib safety guidelines from the Consumer Product Safety Commission require cribs to be sturdier and more durable
Read More »Breast cancer patients outraged over drug debate
Survivors rally against FDA's upcoming possible withdrawal of Avastin for treatment of their disease
Read More »National HIV Testing Day: What you need to know
One in five Americans has HIV and doesn't know it, situation government hopes testing awareness day will address
Read More »National HIV testing day: 7 key questions
Think you know all you need to about HIV testing and AIDS? You might be surprised at what you don't know
Read More »Lyme disease symptoms? Bull’s-eye rash isn’t whole story
Residents in high-risk areas should look for symptoms that start as flu-like but may turn into serious complications
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