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Spacewalking Astronaut Waits for Baby's Birth

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A spacewalking astronaut put aside the impending birth of his daughter and blazed through his first-ever venture outside the International Space Station on Saturday.

Study: Movie Snacks a Dangerous Escape

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Going to the movies may not seem complete without popcorn, soda or even some candy, but a new study should cause Americans to think twice before indulging.

New Cancer Guidelines a Political Move?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For the second time this week, women heard about changes to long-held cancer screening guidelines. Some are wondering if the new guidelines have become political.

Christian Forward in Darwin 'Species' Book

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thousands of Christians are distributing free copies of Charles Darwin's book, Origin of Species, at 100 of America's top universities.

Panel Stands Behind New Mammogram Advice

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The doctors who helped create the government's new guidelines for mammograms are standing by their controversial recommendations.

Obesity to Cost U.S. $344 Billion by 2018

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new report suggests rising obesity among the American people may cost the United States a hefty $344 billion in medical costs by 2018.

Green Card Seekers Excused from HPV Vaccine

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Female immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship will no longer be required to receive the HPV vaccine beginning Dec. 14.

Gov't Tells Women Wait 10 Years for Breast Screening

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A government panel is telling women they can wait an extra 10 years before they start getting regular tests for breast cancer.

Scientists Detect Water on Moon

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

NASA is thrilled their belief that there is water on the moon proved to be true in an expensive experiment last month.

'Tweeters' to Report on Space Shuttle Launch

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Fingers will be flying when space shuttle Atlantis blasts off Monday.

Campaign Highlights Adult Stem Cell Research

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Family Research Council is launching a national campaign to highlight treatments using adult stem cells.

CDC: Swine Flu Fatalities Top 4,000

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Federal health officials now say 4,000 or more Americans likely have died from swine flu - about four times the estimate originally reported.

How Severe is Influenza Season?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Since the April outbreak of swine flu, U.S. officials have declared national health emergencies. But how severe is it?

Obesity Can Make Functional Changes to Heart

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New research shows being overweight is a major risk factor for left atrial enlargement, and that increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, which is an irregular heartbeat.

Anti-Aging 'Secrets' Revealed

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

There is good news regarding aging. It turns out, just because you get older doesn't necessarily mean your health and happiness go down the drain.

UK Scientists Experiment with Human, Animal DNA

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new study that tests how human DNA is used in animal experiments gets underway Tuesday in the United Kingdom.

Nat'l Leaders Talk Religious Freedom and Environment

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The spiritual leader of the world's 250 million Orthodox Christians is in the U.S. to meet with national leaders about religious freedom and environmental issues.

Study: Obesity Linked to Specific Cancers

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Being overweight is directly linked to specific cancers, the USA Today newspaper has reported

Health Officials: Not Enough H1N1 Vaccines

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Health officials admitted, Wednesday, they may not be able to produce enough vaccines to keep pace with the spread of the H1N1 virus.

Wildlife Chief: Climate Change a Spiritual Issue

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Health care reform isn't the only controversial legislation before Congress these days. Washington is debating a climate change bill to fight global warming.

Dentists Offer to Buy Back Halloween Candy

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In an effort to preserve the smiles of the nation's children, dentists are offering to buy back leftover Halloween candy.

Premature Births Worsen U.S. Infant Death Rate

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Premature births are the main reason the U.S. infant mortality rate is higher than in most European countries.

Calif. Co. Admits Aborted Fetus in Products

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A pro-life group is turning up the heat on a California cosmetics company for using skin-cell proteins from an aborted fetus in anti-aging creams.

DVT: Hidden Clots Pose Deadly Danger

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sitting for long periods of time can cause deadly clots in the legs that could end up in your lungs.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Too Commercial?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More than 40,000 women died of breast cancer last year. Though several groups are working to find a cure, some fear the cause is falling victim to too much commercialization.