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- There are no signs the second wave of H1N1 has peaked in the city, according to Toronto Public Health.
- After a 25-hour surgery, Australian doctors have successful separated two twins joined at the head.
- A new drug claims to boost pleasure in a woman.
- Australian doctors operate on conjoined twins from Bangladesh.
- Researchers find longer toes may give sprinters increased speed.
- Some genetic testing companies say there are pros to matching couples based on their DNA.
- U.S. health officials investigate large mumps outbreak.
- Cigarette smoking rose a small percentage in the States.
- Quitting smoking could speed up your recovery after surgery, according to US researchers.
- Canada's battle against swine flu could cost more than $2-billion.
- Nearly 80 per cent of health-care workers have gotten their H1N1 vaccine.
- Researchers find the pros of picking up walking speeds.
- It's often difficult for obese and overweight people to reach a healthy weight.
- According to researchers, fasting may not be necessary before cholesterol tests.
- Placebos could have real and beneficial effects.
- A new study finds even three years after finishing breast cancer treatment, half of the women surveyed reported they were still in pain.
- British researchers say strokes can cause major strain on marriages.
- A look at the current news in relation to swine flu.
- According to an Ohio State University study, pregnant women who are depressed may face even more serious symptoms if they catch the H1N1 virus.
- Doctors are working on new software that will be able to diagnose a person's condition through a cell phone.
- Teens are more likely to be rebellious if their parents expect that type of behaviour from them, according to new research.
- A new study finds not slouching can increase confidence levels among some.
- Canadian scientists have developed a dipstick that tests for pesticides in foods.
- Girls who think they are overweight are less likely to be safe when having sex, according to a new study.
- A new study sheds light on the possible connection between jeans and belly size.
- Are cougar relationships all that common?
- Researchers say fetuses listen to their moms during the last trimester of pregnancy.
- People are able to pass swine flu to their pets.
- Canadian Transport Agency may ban pets in plane cabins over allergy cases.
- According to a new study, the testosterone levels of some university hockey players increased after they watched footage of them winning.
- Researchers go over existing research on Vitamin D at the University of Toronto.
- Adding tomatoes to a diet can help you lose weight.
- New study finds that smokers who switch to light cigarettes are less likely to quit.
- Researchers say smoking during pregnancy is linked to behavioural problems in child later on.
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