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AFP - The young nurse wore a polo shirt instead of the usual sterile outfit, making a show of her perfect breasts and stomach — a gift from the Prague clinic where she works.

AP - A 13-year-old cancer patient and his mother, who fled Minnesota last week to avoid court-ordered chemotherapy for him, returned voluntarily Monday, and the boy was examined by a doctor.

Reuters - One in 20 children whose parents do not get them vaccinated against whooping cough catch the highly contagious virus, researchers said on Tuesday.

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have long noticed a
curious phenomenon among primates: Humans get the devastating neurological
disorder known as Alzheimer’s disease, but their closest evolutionary
cousins don’t.

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — The use of the drug bevacizumab
(Avastin) in combination with chemotherapy greatly increases the risk of
gastrointestinal perforations in cancer patients, new research has
found.

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — If it’s time to do some work on your roof, a
refresher on ladder safety is of high importance.

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — Many people enjoy burning candles to enhance
their home’s cozy atmosphere. But candles can be a fire hazard if not used
correctly.

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — Progress has been made toward
developing a viable H1N1 swine flu vaccine, with experts at the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention saying they have two promising
candidate viruses for use in such a shot.

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — Taking a cholesterol-lowering
statin after a stroke reduces the risk of a second stroke, new research
shows.

HealthDay - MONDAY, May 25 (HealthDay News) — Science is now backing up what
women have long claimed: Memory and learning take a hit during
menopause.