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• Woman, 45, Dies From Rare Flesh-Eating Bacteria
  A routine knee operation led to the death of a 45-year-old woman in England after she contracted a rare flesh-eating infection, the Daily Mirror reported. […]
• Hair Gives a Heads-Up On Heart Attack Risk
  Stress may make you want to pull out your hair, but those tresses could be the key to measuring just how much stress you're under, according to a new study. […]
• 7 Easy Steps to Losing Weight
  Each year, we resolve to get into better shape and fail. Here are 7 useful tips to help you achieve your goals […]
• Double Hand Transplant Patient Shows New Hands
  The recipient of a rare double hand transplant says he feels "fantastic" and can wiggle fingers on both his new hands. […]

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• Winter Sports Tourists at Higher Risk of Heart Attack September 5, 2010
  SUNDAY, Sept. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Skiers and other winter sports tourists who visit the Alps are at increased risk for heart attack due to low temperatures, high altitude and inadequate conditioning for intense physical exertion, finds a new ... […]
• College Students Reminded to Wash Their Hands September 5, 2010
  SUNDAY, Sept. 5 (HealthDay News) -- As college students begin to settle into their new dorm rooms at campuses nationwide, one New York City-based public health advocate is offering some basic advice to help them stay healthy during the upcoming... […]
• Sanofi ready to raise bid if Genzyme talks: report September 5, 2010
  French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis would be prepared to moderately raise its $69 per share offer for Genzyme if the U.S. biotech agreed to negotiate, Dow Jones reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. […]
• Bangladesh issues red alert over spread of anthrax September 5, 2010
  Bangladesh issued a red alert on Sunday over an outbreak of anthrax which has infected nearly 300 people and killed about 150 cattle in the north of the country in the past two weeks. […]
• Expert warns of complacency after swine flu fizzle September 5, 2010
  A leading virus expert urged health authorities around the world Sunday to stay vigilant even though the recent swine flu pandemic was less deadly than expected, warning that bird flu could spark the next global outbreak. […]
• Cholera outbreak 'covered up' in China September 5, 2010
  Authorities in eastern China covered up an outbreak of cholera for 12 days out of fears that publicising the often fatal disease would shock the local population, state press said Sunday. […]
• No Surprise: Walking, Cycling Linked to Healthier Weights September 5, 2010
  SATURDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- A new study confirms what seems obvious: people who live in communities where walking and cycling are common are less likely to be overweight or obese. […]