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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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FEATURE-Atkins seeks to tone down 'cheeseburger' image
From: c.moreover.com

"Reuters Apr 15 2004 6:51PM GMT"

Dietary fibres may help lower prostate cancer risk
From: c.moreover.com

"Nutra Ingredients Apr 15 2004 5:07PM GMT"

Vitamin A-rich cauliflower hits the shelves
From: c.moreover.com

"Nutra Ingredients Apr 15 2004 5:07PM GMT"

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Weighty woes sees McDonald's boost low fat offerings (ABC Online)
From: www.abc.net.au

"McDonald's says it plans to add low carbohydrate options, low calorie adult "Happy Meals" and pedometers to its menu as part of its long range strategy to help Americans watch their waistlines. "

Love Mends a Broken Heart (HealthDay)
From: www.healthday.com

"THURSDAY, April 15 (HealthDayNews) -- Love can be good for your heart -- and not just the heart you read about in poems and Valentine's Day cards. "

Wichita, Kan., Seniors Gather to Hear Details of New Prescription Benefits (Miami Herald)
From: www.miami.com

"Apr. 14 - Tired of the rising costs of prescription drugs, about 325 Wichita-area seniors gathered Tuesday to learn if they could benefit from a new Medicare-approved drug card. "

State Cuts in Anti-Smoking Efforts Raise Teens' Risk (HealthDay)
From: www.healthday.com

"THURSDAY, April 15 (HealthDayNews) -- State spending cuts on antismoking campaigns may be hitting where it hurts most: the lungs of America's youth. "

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Parkinson's Disease gene is found
From: news.bbc.co.uk

"Scientists have identified a gene which causes some cases of Parkinson's Disease."

Social boozing damages the brain
From: news.bbc.co.uk

" Heavy social drinkers develop brain damage similar to that seen in chronic alcoholics, research finds."

Human warmth 'can protect heart'
From: news.bbc.co.uk

" Having a close relationship with another person may be the best medicine for heart attack victims, research says."

Waking during operations tackled
From: news.bbc.co.uk

"A simple brainwave monitor could dramatically cut cases of patients waking up during surgery, tests suggest."

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