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CDC says U.S. making progress on swine flu vaccine 2:19am IST

CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. health officials said on Friday they are making progress in improving the supply of H1N1 vaccine to state health departments and urged people frustrated by long lines and scarce supply not to give up.  Full Article

 
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Another reason to cover your cough: pets at risk 3:26am IST 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who think they may have H1N1 flu need to stay away from work, avoid sneezing on their spouses and children and now, they have someone else to worry about infecting too -- their pets.  Full Article  

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House opens debate on healthcare bill 10:14pm IST 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives opened debate on Saturday on a sweeping reform bill that would spark the biggest healthcare changes in four decades, with a potentially close final vote expected later in the day.  Full Article  

celebrities & health

Actor Dennis Hopper in Beverly Hills, California July 11, 2008. Hopper is suffering from prostate cancer and cancelling all travel plans to focus on his treatment, his manager told media on Thursday.   REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/Files
Dennis Hopper

Actor Dennis Hopper is suffering from prostate cancer and cancelling all travel plans to focus on his treatment, his manager told media.  Full Article 

 
British singer Elton John performs during his show "The Red Piano" at the N.I.A in Birmingham, central England, November 19, 2008.   REUTERS/Darren Staples
Elton John

Elton John is recovering in hospital from a serious case of e-coli bacterial infection and influenza that forced him to cancel a string of concerts, but he hoped to return to the stage soon.  Full Article 

 
Drummer Peter Criss poses for a portrait while raising awareness of breast cancer in men in New York October 21, 2009. Criss knows that many of his male fans are macho, so he is making the rounds to tell them even tough rocker guys like him can suffer from a disease usually associated with women - breast cancer.   REUTERS/Lucas Jackso
Peter Criss

Peter Criss, founding member of rock band KISS, knows that many of his male fans are macho, so he is making the rounds to tell them even tough rocker guys like him can suffer from a disease usually associated with women - breast cancer.  Full Article 

 
Singer songwriter Eric Clapton performs at the Albert Hall in London May 16, 2009.   REUTERS/Luke MacGregor/Files
Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton pulled out of Rock and Roll Hall concert extravaganza in New York to have gallstones removed, organizers said.  Full Article 

fighting Pneumonia

A girl suffering from pneumonia is given oxygen treatment at the Catarino Rivas Hospital in San Pedro Sula, March 5, 2008. Honduras has so far registered some 9,000 cases of different types of pneumonia just this year, which after the 31,000 cases confirmed in 2007 gives it the highest rate of respiratory disease in Latin America, according to the Public Health Ministry. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido
Child pneumonia deaths

An investment of $39 billion, or just $12.9 per child, could save 5.3 million lives in developing countries by 2015.  Full Article 

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staying fit: all you need to know

Competitors pose during the Mr. Israel bodybuilding contest in Haifa August 27, 2009. About 60 Israeli men competed on Thursday in the annual contest sponsored by the National Amateur Body Builders Association. REUTERS/Baz Ratner
Using Steroids

Anabolic steroids, the kind used by some athletes to build muscle mass, can cause lasting kidney damage.  Full Article 

 
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Belly Fat

Eating just a little bit more fiber could have a big impact in trimming the waistlines of America's young people.  Full Article 

 
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Diabetes and Exercise

People on the brink of developing diabetes who get a lot of support to diet and exercise can turn things around.  Full Article 

 
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On-the-job Exercise

Programs in the workplace designed to get people to exercise can improve fitness, reduce job stress and even improve attendance.  Full Article 

 
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Big Killers

Tackling just five health factors could prevent millions of premature deaths.  Full Article