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The debate over insurance coverage of contraception in Washington, D.C., and on the campaign trail...

Breast cancer funds temporarily cut from Planned Parenthood Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a leader in fundraising for breast cancer research and famous worldwide for its iconic pink ribbon, halted...	Sleep apnea may make people more prone to silent strokes Almost all (91 percent) of the study participants who had a stroke had sleep apnea. They were also more likely to have silent strokes as...
Healthy food tips for February: American Heart Month Whether you read the nutritional facts on menus or at home, here are some popular items to avoid or add on your grocery list to fight heart-...	HPV study finds 7% of U.S. teens, adults carry virus in mouths A new study showing an estimated 7 percent of American teens and adults carry the human papillomavirus in their mouths may help health...
Chronic conditions' toll tallied The sunny fact that Americans are living longer, more productive lives has a dark side: More of us than ever live with chronic illnesses...	Couple decide to implant frozen embryos Grateful for the in vitro fertilization that enabled a couple to become parents, one believed donating the extra embryos to advance...