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Families will make case for vaccine link to autism (AP) -- Mon, 12 May 2008 11:34:55 GMT

AP - The Institute of Medicine said in 2004 there was no credible evidence to show that vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal led to autism in children. But thousands of families have a different take based on personal experience.

All poultry in Seoul killed after bird flu outbreak (AP) -- Mon, 12 May 2008 09:03:21 GMT

AP - South Korean officials said Monday they have killed all poultry in Seoul, the capital, to curb the spread of bird flu following a new outbreak of the disease in the city.

Feds: Teen use of pot can lead to dependency, mental illness (AP) -- Sat, 10 May 2008 01:17:05 GMT

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.

Flu vaccine makers to set new doses record for next season (AP) -- Fri, 09 May 2008 19:25:13 GMT

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.

US offering to help China in fight against viral infection (AP) -- Fri, 09 May 2008 19:57:23 GMT

AP - The United States is offering to help China in its fight against a viral infection that has killed 34 children, including two reported Friday, and sickened thousands of others.

Too much, too little sleep tied to ill health in CDC study (AP) -- Thu, 08 May 2008 20:57:12 GMT

AP - People who sleep fewer than six hours a night Â— or more than nine Â— are more likely to be obese, according to a new government study that is one of the largest to show a link between irregular sleep and big bellies.

Pelvic floor maladies can impact women's sex life (Reuters) -- Thu, 08 May 2008 16:15:30 GMT

Reuters - Incontinence and other disorders of the pelvic organs can take a toll on a woman's sex life, a new study suggests.

Clinical Trials Update: May 9, 2008 (HealthDay) -- Sat, 10 May 2008 03:46:33 GMT

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of Thomson CenterWatch:

Gene May Be Key to Pregnancy Complication (HealthDay) -- Mon, 12 May 2008 16:01:51 GMT

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) -- A gene called COMT, already known for its role in schizophrenia, also plays a significant part in the dangerous obstetric complication known as preeclampsia, a new study finds.

Health Tip: Coping With Alzheimer's (HealthDay) -- Sat, 10 May 2008 03:46:38 GMT

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- It's important for a person diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease to continue to perform the daily tasks of life -- as best as the person can.

Newer Prostate Cancer Treatment Similar to Traditional Surgery (HealthDay) -- Sun, 11 May 2008 03:45:55 GMT

HealthDay - FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Clinical practice may be trumping science when it comes to treatments for prostate cancer.