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Frequent Ejaculations May Counter Prostate Cancer (Reuters)
From: us.rd.yahoo.com

"Reuters - Sexual activity does not cause prostate cancer, and men who ejaculate frequently may even be protecting themselves against the disease, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday."

Americans Fail to Protect Against STDs, Study Finds (Reuters)
From: us.rd.yahoo.com

"Reuters - Americans may say they know a lot about sexually transmitted diseases but they do not practice what they preach when it comes to defending against them, according to a survey published on Tuesday."

Dutch Government to Weigh Cannabis Clamp Down (Reuters)
From: us.rd.yahoo.com

"Reuters - Tourists who flock to Amsterdam to smoke cannabis in its "coffee shops" without fear of prosecution may find their choice curtailed as part of a proposed review of liberal Dutch drug laws."

Mexican Woman Performs Own Caesarean to Save Baby (Reuters)
From: us.rd.yahoo.com

"Reuters - A pregnant woman in Mexico gave birth to a healthy baby boy after performing a caesarean section on herself with a kitchen knife, doctors said on Tuesday."

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Other Health News

Finger pointed at Atkins for rise in cattle rustling
From: c.moreover.com

"The Scotsman Apr 12 2004 2:07AM GMT"

Getting used to the smoking ban
From: c.moreover.com

"Irish Emigrant Apr 11 2004 11:25PM GMT"

Diet supplement ban set to go into effect
From: c.moreover.com

"CNN Apr 11 2004 9:52PM GMT"

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Medicare to Provide Comparisons of Most Prescription Prices (New York Times)
From: www.nytimes.com

"WASHINGTON, April 11 Medicare will soon publish detailed information comparing the prices of most prescription drugs, shining a bright light on some of the biggest secrets in the health care industry. "

An Aspirin A Day Keeps Prostate Cancer Away? (Health Talk)
From: www.healthtalk.ca

"A new study suggests aspirin may help to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Aspirin does not require a physician's prescription, however, that doesn't mean it's not an effective medication. "

Booming business is bad for health (CNN International)
From: edition.cnn.com

"(CNN) -- It is well documented that when a company is on a downward spiral, the health of its workers suffers. "

As Obesity Surgeries Soar, So Do Safety, Cost Concerns (Washington Post)
From: www.washingtonpost.com

"While the operations can produce dramatic benefits for very obese people, some hospitals and surgeons may be rushing too quickly to satisfy the surging demand, offering the lucrative procedures without adequate training, experience and support, experts ..."

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World Medical News Headlines

Stem cells 'fail in cancer care'
From: news.bbc.co.uk

"Stem cell transplants do not benefit patients with breast cancer, although they help treat blood cancers, research has shown."

Breathalyser detects tuberculosis
From: news.bbc.co.uk

"BBC News Online looks at a TB breathalyser that could revolutionise the way the disease is detected."

Secrets of how cells die revealed
From: news.bbc.co.uk

"Scientists take an important step towards understanding the biological processes involved when cells die."

China sounds alarm on Aids
From: news.bbc.co.uk

"The health minister urges increased efforts to tackle Aids, warning that cover-ups will be punished."

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