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Many Massachusetts families are meeting with frustration trying to get their children or other at-risk candidates vaccinated against the H1N1 flu. More
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Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen is not only committed to sacking opposing quarterbacks, he has type 1 diabetes in his sights, too, as an advocate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. More

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University of Maryland Medical Center surgeons have transplanted four kidneys through the patients' belly buttons. More


A 65-year-old Boston man is the first death linked to the H1N1 influenza in Boston this fall. More
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As more women enter the workforce, more are turning to self-medicating with alcohol and drugs to help them balance the challenges of work and family, experts say. More
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Another 87,000 doses of H1N1 vaccine are headed to Massachusetts, but many high-risk residents say they still can't find the vaccine. More
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Danny Sanborn, 35, is a die-hard Red Sox fan, whose Scituate home is decked out in the team’s colors, banners and paraphernalia. More


A Hawaii woman got kicked off a United Airlines plane bound for Honolulu Monday when the flight crew accused her of having swine flu. More


A study in mice shows that taking Advil and Aleve could help prevent Alzheimer's disease if they are taken early enough. More
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British scientists begin a new study on Tuesday to consider how human DNA is used in animal experiments and to determine what the boundaries of such controversial science might be. More


The American Medical Association on Monday rebuffed dissident members and voted to stick with support for ongoing health reform efforts, while reiterating wariness over proposals that threaten doctors' pocketbooks and independence. More


Former President Bill Clinton knows just how high the political stakes are in the fight to overhaul America's health care system. More
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