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AOL HealthGOP Is Taking Political Risks in Health Care FightAs the House moves toward passing a health bill, threats from Senate Republicans keep coming. Could this backfire on the GOP?
Plus: Democrats Gear Up for Sunday VoteAs the House moves toward passing a health bill, threats from Senate Republicans keep coming. Could this backfire on the GOP? Plus: Democrats Gear Up for Sunday VoteHealth Carehttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/654040/1268959622724.JPEGGetty]]> Amid Growing Salt Storm, Kraft Offers 10 Percent CutThe country's largest food manufacturer says it will cut the salt content of its products by an average of 10 percent within two years.The country's largest food manufacturer says it will cut the salt content of its products by an average of 10 percent within two years.Don't Pass the Salthttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/654034/1268956966054.JPEGAP]]>
Health Care Reform: A Street-Level ViewIn Their Wordshttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653982/1268938851322.JPEGAOL News]]>
Human Egg Giveaway Sparks Ethical ControversyEthicists criticize a U.S. clinic for giving away a fertility treatment at a London event. Such gifts are legal in the U.S., but not in the U.K.Ethicists criticize a U.S. clinic for giving away a fertility treatment at a London event. Such gifts are legal in the U.S., but not in the U.K.Fertility Flaphttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653931/1268928676404.JPEGGetty Images]]>
Government Orders Recall of 1.2 Million High ChairsChild Hazard]]>
For Better Health, Don't Skimp on SleepA CDC study finds most Americans are falling short on getting enough shut-eye -- which can lead to a long list of ailments.A CDC study finds most Americans are falling short on getting enough shut-eye -- which can lead to a long list of ailments.The Grid]]>
Ticked-Off Pet Owners to Benefit From New LabelsEPA issues new guidelines after an increase in pet deaths from overdoses of pest-prevention products.EPA issues new guidelines after an increase in pet deaths from overdoses of pest-prevention products.EPA Regulationshttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653831/1268865682397.JPEGOrange County Register / MCT]]>
Discovery Could Help Humans Regrow LimbsResearchers hope successful experiments with mice will lead to gene therapy allowing regeneration of tissue and bones in humans.Researchers hope successful experiments with mice will lead to gene therapy allowing regeneration of tissue and bones in humans.Regenerative Healinghttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653806/1268854135817.JPEGGetty Images]]>
CDC: Americans Lack Exercise, Sleep and Weight ControlAmericans appear to be doing everything wrong for their health -- eating and drinking too much, while exercising and sleeping too little.Americans appear to be doing everything wrong for their health -- eating and drinking too much, while exercising and sleeping too little.Fat, Unfit and Tiredhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653759/1268841496972.JPEGGetty Images]]>
As Red River Rises, US Braces for Spring FloodsWorried by the threat of massive flooding, workers are building levees and filling sandbags in North Dakota and Minnesota.
The Grid: Tornado Time -- A Dangerous SeasonWorried by the threat of massive flooding, workers are building levees and filling sandbags in North Dakota and Minnesota. The Grid: Tornado Time -- A Dangerous Season'Major Flood Mode'http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653735/1268833506674.JPEGAP]]> Thai Protesters Host a Bloodbath: What's the Risk?Thai protesters have been pouring their own blood in front of government offices -- and the tactic carries some health risks.Thai protesters have been pouring their own blood in front of government offices -- and the tactic carries some health risks.Bloody Protesthttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653573/1268753575846.JPEGAP]]>
Lazy Britain Losing Battle of the BulgeA report says 70 percent of British adults fail to get minimal exercise. Some even need a car to "walk" the dog.A report says 70 percent of British adults fail to get minimal exercise. Some even need a car to "walk" the dog.Heavy Britshttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653657/1268775130520.JPEGGetty Images]]>
Russians to Get Help With Bathroom 'Stage Fright'When you've got to go, sometimes you can't. A doctor is bringing workshops for people with shy-bladder syndrome to Moscow.When you've got to go, sometimes you can't. A doctor is bringing workshops for people with shy-bladder syndrome to Moscow.Bathroom Squeamishhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653455/1268681816284.JPEGAFP/Getty Images]]>
Illness Sweeps Cruise Ship AgainAfter 350 passengers fell ill on a Caribbean cruise, Celebrity Cruises plans to sanitize the Mercury before its next voyage.After 350 passengers fell ill on a Caribbean cruise, Celebrity Cruises plans to sanitize the Mercury before its next voyage.Departure Delayedhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653645/1268770637544.JPEGAP]]>
Army Updates Fitness Training for Softer RecruitsThe new fitness program for recruits emphasizes stretching and core strength over grueling drills and endurance runs.The new fitness program for recruits emphasizes stretching and core strength over grueling drills and endurance runs.Military Mighthttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653656/1268774351704.JPEGAP]]>
Curing Cancer Means More Work, Less Media HypeResearchers say the harsh realities of cancer should be made clearer by the news media.Researchers say the harsh realities of cancer should be made clearer by the news media.Reality Checkhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653627/1268766262386.JPEGPhiladelphia Inquirer/MCT]]>
They Got Rhythm, Study of Babies FindsBabies come hardwired to move in sync with the rhythm of music, and respond more to music than speech, a new study reports.Babies come hardwired to move in sync with the rhythm of music, and respond more to music than speech, a new study reports.Dance, Baby, Dancehttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653532/1268741799786.JPEGDr. Tuomas Eerola]]>
UN: HIV Infections on the Rise in High-Risk GroupsHIV infection rates are climbing among high-risk groups like gays, the U.N. says. The increase may be due to rising discrimination.HIV infection rates are climbing among high-risk groups like gays, the U.N. says. The increase may be due to rising discrimination.A 'New Peak'http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653559/1268748806437.JPEGAP]]>
600-lb. Woman Eating Her Way to Dubious DistinctionDonna Simpson spends $750 a week on groceries and has a Web site where you can watch her eat 12,000 calories a day.Donna Simpson spends $750 a week on groceries and has a Web site where you can watch her eat 12,000 calories a day.Huge Riskhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/653450/1268680998247.JPEGFame Pictures]]>
600-Pound Woman Eating Her Way to Dubious DistinctionDonna Simpson, 42, spends $750 a week on groceries and has a Web site where the curious can watch her eat 12,000 calories a day.Donna Simpson, 42, spends $750 a week on groceries and has a Web site where the curious can watch her eat 12,000 calories a day.Huge Risk]]>
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