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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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Age Doesn't Matter with Kidney Transplants
From: c.moreover.com

"HealthScout Apr 14 2004 2:58PM GMT"

Tobacco Industry Tried Stalling Secondhand Smoke Report, Study Finds
From: c.moreover.com

"HealthScout Apr 14 2004 2:58PM GMT"

The Apprentice
From: c.moreover.com

"WebMD Apr 14 2004 2:10PM GMT"

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Study questions accuracy of new cancer detection method (USA Today)
From: www.usatoday.com

"CHICAGO (AP) Virtual colonoscopy a cancer-detecting procedure that gives doctors a computer-generated 3-D view of the colon is less reliable than previously thought and not ready for widespread use, researchers say. "

Amount of fat cell hormone may cut heart attack risk (USA Today)
From: www.usatoday.com

"CHICAGO (AP) Men with high levels of a hormone secreted by fat cells run a lower risk of a heart attack, according to a study that could lead to new ways to prevent or treat heart disease. "

Mathimatically gifted use brain to its full potential (Pravda)
From: newsfromrussia.com

"New experiments show that the mathematically gifted are better at making the two halves of the brain work together co-operatively. This helps in understanding maths because it enhances high-level imagery and spatial skills, Michael O'Boyle, of the ..."

New York and FEMA End Dispute Over 9/11 Medical Claims (New York Times)
From: www.nytimes.com

"New York will not be held liable for up to $350 million in medical claims arising from the cleanup of the World Trade Center site, since city and federal officials said yesterday that they had resolved a dispute over the matter. "

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Lung cancer 'different in women'
From: news.bbc.co.uk

"Lung cancer is a different disease in women compared with men, researchers say."

Bedbugs bounce back from oblivion
From: news.bbc.co.uk

"Bedbugs are on the increase in many developed countries, including the UK, research finds."

Sex change for Australian child
From: news.bbc.co.uk

"An Australian court issues a landmark ruling to allow a 13-year-old child to begin sex-change procedures."

Treatment starts for cancer girl
From: news.bbc.co.uk

"A 10-year-old Pakistani girl flies to Bombay after a successful plea for help by India's touring cricketers."

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