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  • H1N1 Swine Flu Wave Peaking in U.S.?
    This wave of the H1N1 swine flu may have peaked. New cases are declining in most of the U.S., although deaths and hospitalizations are still rising.

  • Photo of a Loved One Reduces Pain
    A new study shows that just looking at a picture of a loved one can help reduce pain.

  • Green Tea May Prevent Kidney Stones
    A new study shows compounds in green tea extract make it more difficult for certain kidney stones to form.

  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine May Cut Swine Flu Risk
    Military personnel who got last year's seasonal flu shot were 42% less likely to get mild H1N1 swine flu and 62% less likely to be hospitalized with the pandemic flu.

  • Drug May Boost Women's Sexual Desire
    An investigational drug that didn't perform well as an antidepressant appears to slightly boost sexual desire as well as the number of satisfying sexual encounters in women with lagging libidos, a study shows.

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