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One person has died from salmonella poisoning that appears to be linked to eating ground turkey. (Getty Images) A salmonella outbreak resulting in one death and 76 illnesses nationwide has been traced to ... More research shows that even small amounts of aerobic exercise help lower coronary heart disease risk, according to a review published Monday in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association. (CBS) Think sunscreen is the only way to prevent sunburn? A new study suggests theres another way besides a tube of sunscreen - and it can be found at your nearest grocery or liquor store. Pregnant mothers who are exposed to low-level magnetic fields may have a much higher risk of giving birth to asthmatic children, according to a recent US study. Give Florida Gov. Rick Scott and his fellow Republicans in the state legislature credit. When they say they arent going to implement ObamaCare, they mean it - even if it costs their state millions of dollars in federal grants. Pregnant mothers are now being told that a daily dose of DHA, an essential fatty acid found in fish oil supplements, may ward off common colds in their newborn babies. BOSTON (Reuters) - Companies that have pledged not to market unhealthy food and drinks directly to children may be turning to product placement on television shows instead of traditional ads to target youngsters, a new study showed. New health plans will have to cover much of womens health care with no deductible or co-pays. New health plans will have to cover much of womens health care with no deductible or co-pays. CARACAS (Dow Jones)--Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez spoke Monday, appearing for the first time with his hair completely shaved off, as he prepares for further rounds of chemotherapy. YANGON, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar began on Monday to launch the 2011 World Breastfeeding Week and Nutrition Promotion Week in a bid to contribute to health and nutrition conditions of children and women in the country. Medicare beneficiaries escaped direct cuts in Washingtons debt deal, but the agreement could eventually hit seniors and disabled Americans who rely on the program for medical coverage. And the controversy continues. Is colon cleansing healthy, or not? Is it dangerous? Do the conditions under which its administered make a difference? (Indianapolis, Ind.) - Indiana is appealing a preliminary injunction that prevented the state from cutting off funds to Planned Parenthood. In Africa, waiting for blood work can take weeks, and many people dont bother getting their results. A new device could make testing in remote villages a possibility, and that could lead to drastically improved treatment. People who are obese in midlife appear to have an elevated risk of cognitive problems up to a decade later, suggesting they may be more likely to rely on their private health insurance in the future. New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has a beef with his own Health Department over street food carts, the New York Post reported Tuesday. So-called “lazy brownies” containing melatonin are unsafe, the US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. The brownies that promote sleep and relaxation are being barred from shelves, NPR reports. Hoping to add dieters to its devoted clientele, the restaurant notorious for its 2730-calorie Bistro Shrimp Pasta is adding nearly 50 low-calorie options to its menu. TUESDAY, Aug. 2 (HealthDay News) -- American children see fewer food and drink ads on television today, but most of the ads they view are for unhealthy products, a new study says.
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