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AFP - The world’s only recipient of two full arms in a landmark transplant operation said Wednesday he soon expected to be able to toast the success of the procedure with a good Bavarian beer.

Reuters - Twenty people have died from contracting the H1N1 flu virus in Thailand in the past week, taking the death toll in the country to 44 since the epidemic broke out in April, the Public Health Ministry said on Wednesday.

AFP - US President Barack Obama holds a primetime news conference Wednesday to tout the health care reform he promised during his campaign for the White House, as new polls reveal his popularity is waning.

AFP - Australia on Wednesday began human trials for a swine flu vaccine, lending new urgency to global efforts to curb the pandemic after the death toll worldwide leapt past 700.

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — Walking is a great form of exercise — you
can burn calories, yet it’s fairly easy on your feet and joints.

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — Yoga has become a very popular form of
relaxation and exercise. But as with any physical activity, you can still
injure yourself if you don’t prepare and practice properly.

HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) — A high-level U.S. government
decision in 1976 to vaccinate 43 million people against swine flu
backfired — badly.

HealthDay - TUESDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) — Most people in the United States
who try to buy an individual health insurance policy on their own never
end up getting coverage, often because the premiums are just too
expensive, according to a new study.

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:

HealthDay - Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments,
compiled by editors of HealthDay: