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A new study suggests that beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density.

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    Was the Swine Flu Over-Hyped?

    The widely publicized swine flu pandemic of the past few years may have been largely over-hyped, according to recent reports.

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      Congress Slows Down on Health Care

      Congressional leaders are taking health care legislation off the fast track as rank-and-file Democrats, wary of unhappy midterm election voters, look to President Barack Obama for guidance in his State of the Union address.

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        The California attorney general is asking Target Corp. to pull its Valentine's Day "Message Bears" from store shelves over concerns about lead in the toys.

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        Some People Swallowing Parasitic Worms to Lose Weight

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        Women over 40 are nearly twice as likely to give birth to an autistic child than a mother under 30, researchers said Monday in a study that found more evidence

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        Study: Beer Strengthens Your Bones

        Drinking beer can help prevent weak bones, according to a new study reported in Monday’s edition of The Sun.

        Aid Groups Launch Haiti Mass Vaccination Campaign

        Aid groups say they are launching an emergency vaccination campaign for 140,000 people in Haiti to protect them against measles and other diseases.

        Beer May Be Good for Your Bones

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        Girl, 11, Gives Birth to Baby Boy in Northeast Hospital

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        Weight Watchers: Jenny Craig to End Controversial Ad Campaign

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