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AFP - Indian authorities on Wednesday ordered all schools and colleges in the vast city of Mumbai to shut for a week over fears about the spread of swine flu.

AFP - US President Barack Obama on Tuesday condemned the wild “scare tactics” peddled by foes of his healthcare reform plan in a passionate defense of his signature domestic priority.

AFP - US President Barack Obama on Tuesday condemned the wild “scare tactics” peddled by foes of his healthcare reform plan in a passionate defense of his signature domestic priority.

AFP - France’s minister of education is ready to close all of the country’s schools in the event of a major swine flu outbreak, a local newspaper reported on Wednesday.

HealthDay - MONDAY, Aug. 10 (HealthDay News) — A U.S. researcher says he was
able to sequence his entire genome for less than $50,000, with the help of
only two people.

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — No matter how clean your home is, tiny
insects called dust mites may still live in mattresses, carpets, furniture
and pillows.

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — Swimming is terrific exercise and a great
source of summer fun, but it’s not without its risks.

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) — It’s no secret that men
don’t like to go to the doctor, but new research finds they’re especially
likely to stay home if they’re big on being macho.

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) — A new gene mutation linked to
muscular dystrophy has been identified by Japanese researchers.

HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 11 (HealthDay News) — Oral sodium clodronate
improves overall survival in advanced prostate cancer patients but doesn’t
reduce the risk of death in those with localized disease, British
researchers say.