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Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can't Get It
CDC says 38 million doses now available, with 8 million more due next week

Clinical Trials Update: Nov. 6, 2009

Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick?
Study ties poor supervisors to higher odds for heart attack

Wood Fires Can Harm the Youngest Lungs
Exposed infants more susceptible to bronchiolitis, study finds

Thyroid Cancer Higher in Volcanic Areas
Study finds exposure to toxic compounds may explain the increased cases

Cooling May Reduce Brain Lesions in Newborns
Treatment after oxygen deprivation accounts for better motor skills later, study suggests

Health Fears Are Nothing to Sneeze At
After witnessing a sneeze, people worry more about flu, heart attacks, accidents and crime, study finds

Stem Cells May Offer Alternative to Lung Transplants
Novel protocol could provide new lung tissue for certain patients, researchers say

Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right
Adequate shuteye is linked to healthier food choices in study

Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving
Improved pedestrian routes and formation of walking groups pay off, study finds

Early Morning Colonoscopies May Find More Polyps
Study suggests differences in patient preparation and doctor fatigue play a role

New Smells 'Etched' in Brain: Study
Findings might play a role in boosting memories -- or forgetting them, researchers say

Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance
Finding emphasizes need to fix U.S. health care, expert says

Breast-Feeding Benefits Moms and Babies: Report
Nursing exclusively for six months, then with foods until at least 12 months is ideal, dietitians say

Early Relapse of MS May Mean Fewer Issues Later
Short-term limitations seem to wane as years go by, researcher says

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