Study: Early breast cancer patients survive just as long with less invasive lymph node surgery

Less invasive surgery OK for breast cancer

Swallowing disc batteries poses serious dangers to kids; new report, toy recall raise warnings

Toy recall, report signal small-battery dangers

HEALTHBEAT: Somewhat ignored Alzheimer’s tangles get new attention, offer clue to worsening

Alzheimer’s brain tangles offer clue to worsening

Middle-aged have more fun than younger lot

LONDON - The average 50-year-old is having more fun than the younger lot half his age, finds a recent study.

75 more dengue cases in Delhi, total now 2,371

NEW DELHI - Delhi reported 75 new cases of dengue Monday, taking the total number of people infected with the mosquito-borne disease to 2,371.

1 in 4 sexually active youngsters in Britain fail to use contraception

LONDON - A survey has found that one in four sexually active youngsters in Britain fail to use any form of contraception with a new partner.

After cholera, malaria hits Orissa district

BHUBANESWAR - There has been a sudden increase in the number of malaria cases in Orissa’s Rayagada district, where cholera and other water-borne diseases have claimed over 40 lives since August, a senior official said Monday.

More seizures in children with H1N1 virus than those with seasonal flu

WASHINGTON - University of Utah researchers have found that the incidence of seizures in children with H1N1 virus is higher than in those suffering from seasonal flu.

Manganese in drinking water affects kids’ IQ

WASHINGTON - A new study in North America has shown that children exposed to high concentrations of manganese in drinking water performed worse on tests of intellectual functioning than children with lower exposures.

Circumcision in boys could cut HIV risk, say experts

MELBOURNE - Experts are supporting the theory that circumcision in boys could cut HIV risk significantly.

How will this fish tale end? FDA weighs whether to OK genetically engineered salmon for sale

Genetically engineered salmon now on FDA’s plate

Drinking gallons of water does erase wrinkles

LONDON - Recent research suggests that not only does water help the skin, but the extent to which it makes a difference may vary depending on the type one drinks.

A cool way to rid your body of flabby bits

LONDON - Scientists have developed a device that freezes body flab to remove love handles and beer bellies.

Chances of cancer begin even before conception

LONDON - A person’s chances of developing cancer begins even before his or her conception.

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