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  1. Stem cell cultures are held up at a lab. A breakthrough mix of stem cell and gene therapy halted a lethal brain-wasting illness in two young boys, and could prove effective against other genetic disorders, researchers reported Thursday.(AFP/Getty Images/File)
    New gene therapy halts 2 boys' rare brain disease AP - Thu Nov 5, 5:12 PM ETSent 2,033 times

    WASHINGTON - French scientists mixed gene therapy and bone marrow transplants in two boys to seemingly halt a brain disease that can kill by adolescence. The surprise ingredient: They disabled the HIV virus so it couldn't cause AIDS, and then used it to carry in the healthy new gene.

  2. FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 file photo, a nurse prepares an injection with the vaccine Pandemrix in Bremen, Germany. In Germany, doctors have also been contacting high-priority patients to come in for their swine flu shot, though other people who have asked for one have not been turned away. (AP Photo/Joerg Sarbach)
    In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only AP - Fri Nov 6, 5:50 PM ETSent 145 times

    LONDON - In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vaccine is going to wealthy corporations or healthy people who don't really need it.

  3. This April 16, 2009 file photo, shows a sign at the Citigroup Center in New York. Some of New York City's largest employers - including Citigroup - have started receiving doses of the much-in-demand swine flu vaccine for their at-risk employees. The swine flu vaccine has been in short supply nationwide because of manufacturing delays, resulting in long lines at clinics and patients being turned away at doctor's offices. The government has recommended that the limited supply go first to high-risk groups: children and young people through age 24, people caring for infants under 6 months, pregnant women and health care workers. Citigroup has received 1,200 doses, health officials said. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)
    Goldman Sachs, Citigroup got swine flu vaccine AP - Thu Nov 5, 6:53 PM ETSent 87 times

    NEW YORK - Some of New York's biggest companies, including Wall Street giants Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, received doses of swine flu vaccine for at-risk employees, drawing criticism that the hard-to-find vaccine is going first to the privileged.

  4. A woman walks along the boardwalk while leaving the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York September 4, 2007. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
    Obesity causes 100,000 U.S. cancer cases, group says Reuters - Fri Nov 6, 7:52 AM ETSent 53 times

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Obesity causes more than 100,000 cases of cancer in the United States each year -- and the number will likely rise as Americans get fatter, researchers said on Thursday.

  5. UPDATES with most recent information; graphic shows the weekly number of swine flu vaccine shipments since Oct. 14; includes state-by-state breakdown for most recent week
    Poll: One-third able to get swine flu vaccine AP - Fri Nov 6, 3:29 PM ETSent 42 times

    ATLANTA - Only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have been able to get it, according to a new national poll released Friday.

  6. Web Surf to Save Your Aging Brain HealthDay - Mon Oct 19, 11:49 PM ETSent 38 times

    MONDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Surfing the Internet just might be a way to preserve your mental skills as you age.

  7. Gene Therapy for Fatal Brain Disorder 'Just the Beginning' HealthDay - Thu Nov 5, 11:48 PM ETSent 19 times

    THURSDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- The reported success of gene therapy in treating two children with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) brings hope to patients with the potentially crippling and fatal brain disorder and their families, says a nonprofit group that supports ALD research.

  8. Obesity causes more than 100,000 incidents of cancer in the US every year, the American Institute for Cancer Research said in estimates published Friday.(AFP/File)
    Obesity causes 100,000 US cancers every year: study AFP - Fri Nov 6, 5:17 PM ETSent 17 times

    WASHINGTON (AFP) - Obesity causes more than 100,000 incidents of cancer in the US every year, the American Institute for Cancer Research said in estimates published Friday.

  9. Genes Linked to 'Pot' Belly HealthDay - Thu Nov 5, 11:48 PM ETSent 15 times

    THURSDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- New research sheds light on the possible link between the genes you inherit and the size of your belly.

  10. Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer HealthDay - Thu Nov 5, 11:49 PM ETSent 13 times

    THURSDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- A new study appears to add to growing evidence that green tea might help protect against cancer.

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  1. REFILE - REMOVING LAST SENTENCE FROM PREVIOUS PICTURE Riot police, wearing face masks against H1N1 flu, stand guard during a unionised workers' rally demanding better working conditions near the National Assembly in Seoul November 7, 2009. Tens of thousands of workers from the Federation of Korean Trade Unions, the less militant of South Korea's two umbrella labour organizations, held the rally on Saturday to denounce Lee Myung-bak government's labour policy. REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak (SOUTH KOREA CONFLICT EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS)
    In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only AP - Fri Nov 6, 5:50 PM ET

    LONDON - In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vaccine is going to wealthy corporations or healthy people who don't really need it.

  2. Genes Linked to 'Pot' Belly HealthDay - Thu Nov 5, 11:48 PM ET

    THURSDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- New research sheds light on the possible link between the genes you inherit and the size of your belly.

  3. Moderate exercise may lower prostate cancer risk Reuters - Fri Nov 6, 3:25 PM ET

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who regularly get moderate exercise may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer -- including aggressive, fast-growing tumors, a new study finds.

  4. The logo of the US Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA). The US food and drug safety watchdog warned Thursday that an over-the-counter men's sex aid, labeled as all-natural, contains a chemical similar to the active ingredient in Viagra and could be dangerous.(FDA)
    'All-natural' sex pill contains Viagra chemical: FDA AFP - Thu Nov 5, 5:22 PM ET

    WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US food and drug safety watchdog warned Thursday that an over-the-counter men's sex aid, labeled as all-natural, contains a chemical similar to the active ingredient in Viagra and could be dangerous.

  5. Singing in Pregnancy May Be Harder Work HealthDay - Fri Nov 6, 11:48 PM ET

    FRIDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Hormonal fluctuations make it harder for women to sing during pregnancy, a new study finds.

  6. Obesity causes 100,000 US cancers every year: study AFP - Fri Nov 6, 5:17 PM ET

    WASHINGTON (AFP) - Obesity causes more than 100,000 incidents of cancer in the US every year, the American Institute for Cancer Research said in estimates published Friday.

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  1. Obesity causes 100,000 US cancers every year: study AFP - Fri Nov 6, 5:17 PM ET

    WASHINGTON (AFP) - Obesity causes more than 100,000 incidents of cancer in the US every year, the American Institute for Cancer Research said in estimates published Friday.

  2. A Communist supporter wearing an anti-flu mask takes part in a Communist demonstration marking the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. Sign on the mask reads 'capitalism is more harmful than H1N1'. Nov. 7 was for decades a holiday celebrating the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution that ushered in more than 70-years of Soviet rule. Former President Vladimir Putin abolished a holiday on Nov. 7 four years ago. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)
    In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only AP - Fri Nov 6, 5:50 PM ET

    LONDON - In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine. Doctor's offices aren't swamped with desperate calls. And there are no cries of injustice that the vaccine is going to wealthy corporations or healthy people who don't really need it.

  3. Moderate exercise may lower prostate cancer risk Reuters - Fri Nov 6, 3:25 PM ET

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who regularly get moderate exercise may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer -- including aggressive, fast-growing tumors, a new study finds.

  4. Another reason to cover your cough: pets at risk Reuters - Fri Nov 6, 4:56 PM ET

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who think they may have H1N1 flu need to stay away from work, avoid sneezing on their spouses and children and now, they have someone else to worry about infecting too -- their pets.

  5. What kids drink at 5 could affect weight at 15 Reuters - Fri Nov 6, 4:24 PM ET

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Parents may be setting their daughters up for weight problems simply by allowing them to drink two or more sweetened drinks daily while young, study findings hint.

  6. Singing in Pregnancy May Be Harder Work HealthDay - Fri Nov 6, 11:48 PM ET

    FRIDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Hormonal fluctuations make it harder for women to sing during pregnancy, a new study finds.

  7. Jason Sadler, 26, who founded www.iwearyourshirt.com, is seen in this undated handout photo. REUTERS/iwearyourshirt.com/Handout
    Man makes living by selling the shirt on his back Reuters - Fri Nov 6, 10:31 AM ET

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - A T-shirt a day has kept unemployment at bay for an American man who is making about $85,000 a year by selling advertising space on his torso.

  8. A Saudi man receives a vaccination against the H1N1 flu at a hospital in Riyadh November 7, 2009. Saudi Arabia's vaccination campaign was launched on Saturday and will first focus on pilgrims and health workers. REUTERS/Fahad Shadeed (SAUDI ARABIA POLITICS HEALTH)
    Poll: One-third able to get swine flu vaccine AP - Fri Nov 6, 3:29 PM ET

    ATLANTA - Only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have been able to get it, according to a new national poll released Friday.

  9. Obesity causes 100,000 U.S. cancer cases, group says Reuters - Fri Nov 6, 7:52 AM ET

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Obesity causes more than 100,000 cases of cancer in the United States each year -- and the number will likely rise as Americans get fatter, researchers said on Thursday.

  10. Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer HealthDay - Thu Nov 5, 11:49 PM ET

    THURSDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- A new study appears to add to growing evidence that green tea might help protect against cancer.

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