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AOL HealthLong-Term Smokers Have Reduced Risk of Parkinson'sIn a study of 305,000 people over 50, those who smoked daily for over 30 years were 41 percent less likely to have the disease.In a study of 305,000 people over 50, those who smoked daily for over 30 years were 41 percent less likely to have the disease.Cigarette Benefithttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652986/1268339770268.JPEGGetty Images]]>
Actress Glenn Close Has Genome MappedThe first identified woman to have her entire genomic sequence decoded, she wants to boost research on mental illness's causes.The first identified woman to have her entire genomic sequence decoded, she wants to boost research on mental illness's causes.Decoding for a Causehttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652971/1268336121919.JPEG]]>
Taxpayers Footing Bill for Military Cosmetic Surgery?A Pentagon audit suggests that taxpayers are paying for tummy tucks amd other procedures at military hospitals despite a 5-year-old ban.A Pentagon audit suggests that taxpayers are paying for tummy tucks amd other procedures at military hospitals despite a 5-year-old ban.Nip and Tuckhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652945/1268324589949.JPEGGetty Images]]>
Revamped Female Condom Gets Promotional PushIt flopped in the U.S. when introduced more than 15 years ago, but health advocates hope a new female condom will catch on.It flopped in the U.S. when introduced more than 15 years ago, but health advocates hope a new female condom will catch on.Safe Sexhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652871/1268269573186.JPEGmyfoxdc.com]]>
Wine Can Boost Health, But Vegetarians BewareThose who choose not to eat animal products should cast a wary eye on the hidden ingredients in their next bottle.Those who choose not to eat animal products should cast a wary eye on the hidden ingredients in their next bottle.Fining Agentshttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652557/1268096866510.JPEGGetty Images]]>
Suicide Rate Greater Among Divorced Men, Research FindsGender differences in suicide rates indicate that women are less likely to succumb to the stress and sadness that comes with divorce, a sociologist says.Gender differences in suicide rates indicate that women are less likely to succumb to the stress and sadness that comes with divorce, a sociologist says.Gender Gap]]>
Bans, Taxes Seen as Effective Against Junk FoodA hefty tax on foods like pizza and soft drinks could be enough to trim five pounds off the average American, a new study suggests.A hefty tax on foods like pizza and soft drinks could be enough to trim five pounds off the average American, a new study suggests.Calorie Controlhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652808/1268243184357.JPEGGetty Images]]>
Eating Can Be Hazardous to Your HealthFour in 10 Americans say they have been sickened in the past two years by something they ate, according to a recent poll.
Also: Should Junk Food Be Taxed?Four in 10 Americans say they have been sickened in the past two years by something they ate, according to a recent poll. Also: Should Junk Food Be Taxed?Food Safetyhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652800/1268240504524.JPEGGetty Images]]> Here's What the American People WantSeldom has the phrase "the American people want" been repeated as frequently as during the debate over health care reform.Seldom has the phrase "the American people want" been repeated as frequently as during the debate over health care reform.The Pointhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652783/1268233642167.JPEGGetty Images]]>
Geriatric Set Getting It On Later in LifeGood news for older folks: A new study finds healthy men and women are having more and better quality sex in their golden years.Good news for older folks: A new study finds healthy men and women are having more and better quality sex in their golden years.Still Got Ithttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652756/1268225283166.JPEGGetty Images]]>
Health Reform Hinges on Votes From Abortion FoesTo get enough votes for it to pass, top Democrats in the House will need the support of pro-life colleagues like Bart Stupak.
Plus: 10 Wrong Reasons to Oppose ReformTo get enough votes for it to pass, top Democrats in the House will need the support of pro-life colleagues like Bart Stupak. Plus: 10 Wrong Reasons to Oppose ReformWill Overhaul Happen?http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652720/1268188537445.JPEGAP]]> California Considers Condoms on Porn SetsA state board is expected to review a request by AIDS health care advocates that adult-film workers be required to engage in safe-sex practices.A state board is expected to review a request by AIDS health care advocates that adult-film workers be required to engage in safe-sex practices.Safe Sexhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652684/1268172512159.JPEGAFP / Getty Images]]>
Maternal Death Rates Up, New Study SaysDespite a federal goal to reduce maternal deaths, the number of woman who die after childbirth is climbing.Despite a federal goal to reduce maternal deaths, the number of woman who die after childbirth is climbing.Reasons Unclearhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652674/1268168336013.JPEGGetty Images]]>
Limbaugh Vows to Leave US for Health Care NeedsIf Congress is successful in passing health care reform, the conservative radio host says he will leave the country in protest.If Congress is successful in passing health care reform, the conservative radio host says he will leave the country in protest.http://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652651/1268158451434.JPEGGetty Images]]>
Alzheimer's Hits Minorities Especially Hard, Study FindsDeaths from Alzheimer's jumped 46 percent between 2000 and 2006, a new report says. Blacks are twice as likely to suffer from it.Deaths from Alzheimer's jumped 46 percent between 2000 and 2006, a new report says. Blacks are twice as likely to suffer from it.Dementia Researchhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652638/1268154573200.JPEGAP]]>
Drinking Alcohol May Help Women Stay ThinLadies, lift your glasses to this news: A new study finds moderate drinking may help keep the pounds off.Ladies, lift your glasses to this news: A new study finds moderate drinking may help keep the pounds off.Weighty Issuehttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652557/1268096866510.JPEGGetty Images]]>
In Health Care Message War, It's Obama Vs. MassaFormer Rep. Eric Massa claims the White House forced him out of office because he opposed health care reform legislation.Former Rep. Eric Massa claims the White House forced him out of office because he opposed health care reform legislation.Health Care Warhttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652539/1268086914381.JPEGGetty Images]]>
UN Predicts Progress on Health ScourgesGreat progress will be made in fighting HIV, tuberculosis and malaria -- but only if donors keep funding programs, a U.N. report says.Great progress will be made in fighting HIV, tuberculosis and malaria -- but only if donors keep funding programs, a U.N. report says.Hope for Futurehttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652553/1268094565633.JPEGGetty Images]]>
Two of the World's Oldest People Die on Same DayMary Josephine Ray, 114 years old, and Daisey Bailey, 113 years old, were among the top 10 supercentenarians.Mary Josephine Ray, 114 years old, and Daisey Bailey, 113 years old, were among the top 10 supercentenarians.Long Lifehttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652525/1268081910294.JPEGAP]]>
Body's First Line of Defense Depends on Sunshine VitaminVitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, stimulates the body's first line of defense, researchers say.Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, stimulates the body's first line of defense, researchers say.Get Immunehttp://o.aolcdn.com/photo-hub/news_gallery/6/5/652542/1268088219720.JPEGGetty Images]]>
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