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When Sleep Suffers, So Does Decisiveness
Not being well-rested can be dangerous for those whose jobs require quick reactions, researchers say

Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders
Type of flooring, greater heights increase potential for trauma, study finds

Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.
But, flu activity remains high and is expected to continue, CDC says

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 20, 2009

Swine Flu May Hit Kids With Asthma Harder
Canadian study finds more severe cases than with seasonal flu

No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage
Health plans say routine screening is an individual decision

Many Women Miscalculate Time to Full-Term Birth
1 in 4 thinks it's as short as 34 weeks, potentially adding to preemie delivery rate, experts say

Formaldehyde May Endanger Funeral Workers
Leukemia risk is found to increase with longer exposure to embalming fluids

Using Cell Phones, Internet to Battle Eating Disorders
Online and text messages might be more helpful than therapy for some, researchers suggest

Unraveling the 'Mad Cow' Mystery
Key molecule identified by researchers

New Pap Test Guidelines: Start Later, Have Fewer
Experts urge first screen at 21, then once every 2 years or more, not annually

Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some
Taking menstrual cycle into account when booking exam may cut need for repeat scans, study suggests

Athletes Seeking Doping Agents Can Still Find Them Online
Banned products are readily available, researchers say

'Hobbits' Were a Distinct Species, Study Concludes
Skeletal analysis shows Homo floresiensis anatomy differed from modern-day humans

Discovery Boosts Boys' Prospects for Post-Cancer Fertility
Testicular cells could be preserved for later use, study suggests

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