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Mutated Swine Flu Virus Found in Norway

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:42:40 GMT

The World Health Organization said it is investigating three cases of a mutated H1N1 virus in Norway -- two associated with the first two deaths from swine flu symptoms in the country, and one with severe H1N1 symptoms.

Health Recommendations Could Affect Care

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:58:29 GMT

Republicans are seizing on this week's recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms to fuel concern about government-rationed medical care -- and to try to chip away support by women for President Barack Obama's proposed health care overhaul.

Dems Have 60 Votes for Health Care

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:42:03 GMT

Democratic leaders secured the last two votes to move ahead on historic health care legislation, clearing the way for a Saturday night showdown on President Barack Obama's top domestic initiative.

Pa. University Mandates Overweight Stude

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:46:05 GMT

A Pennsylvania university's requirement that overweight undergraduates take a fitness course to receive their degrees has raised the hackles of students and the eyebrows of health and legal experts.

'Miracle' as Second Formerly Conjoined T

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:16:56 GMT

The weaker of two conjoined twins separated in a landmark surgery in Australia has woken up from a coma Â— and blown a raspberry at her guardian.

Study: Going Online Helps the Elderly

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:31:46 GMT

Less than half of Americans age 65 and over use the Internet, but a new study indicates that it could be beneficial to their health if they they start going online.

Students unhappy about fitness class

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:27:48 GMT

PHILADELPHIA - Some Pennsylvania university students are upset that their college is requiring overweight students to take a fitness class in order to graduate.

Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Found in NC

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:55:16 GMT

Four North Carolina patients at a single hospital tested positive for a type of swine flu that is resistant to Tamiflu, health officials said Friday.

Massachusetts child dies from H1N1

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:50:54 GMT

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed that two more Massachusetts residents died in the last week of H1N1 flu. One of those who died was a young child.

H1N1 Vaccine Program Plagued With Proble

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:46:07 GMT

When the nation's swine flu vaccination program began in early October, health officials predicted it was going to be "messy." They were right.