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Death in childbirth: A health scourge for Afghanistan 29 Apr 08, 22:08 ET Reuters - A woman hemorrhages to death as she lies screaming in agony in a Spartan hut in a remote region of Afghanistan. There is no doctor or midwife to help and the hospital is several days journey away. more Low thyroid output tied to heart attacks in women 29 Apr 08, 17:58 ET Reuters - Women with a slightly underactive thyroid gland appear to be at increased risk for death from heart attacks and other types of heart disease, according to findings from a Norwegian study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine. more Puppy love: Pet dog nips child allergies 29 Apr 08, 16:28 ET AFP - Take a bow-wow, Fido. Scientists have found that Man's best friend is also good for his children too, for young kids who live with a dog may get an immune-system boost against asthma and other allergies. more Lasik worries? Some may see better with alternatives 29 Apr 08, 16:27 ET AP - Frightened by headlines about Lasik side effects? Lasik gets all the advertising, but there are half a dozen alternate eye surgeries - from a simpler laser approach to implantable lenses - that might solve your squint. more Exercise-heart study casts doubt on 'fit but fat' theory 29 Apr 08, 16:26 ET AP - New research challenges the notion that you can be fat and fit, finding that being active can lower but not eliminate heart risks faced by heavy women. "It doesn't take away the risk entirely. Weight still matters," said Dr. Martha Gulati, a heart specialist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. more Study finds increases in nursing home, assisted living costs 29 Apr 08, 16:26 ET AP - Costs for nursing homes, assisted living facilities and some in-home care services have increased for a fifth consecutive year, and could rise further if a shortage of long-term care workers isn't resolved, a new study indicates. more New genes for osteoporosis may help guide treatment 29 Apr 08, 13:15 ET Reuters - Researchers looking for genes that raise the risk of osteoporosis found seven different sequences associated with the bone-thinning disease, and one team found two that might predict the risk for 20 percent of people. more Philippines bans organ transplants to foreigners 29 Apr 08, 03:59 ET AFP - Philippine authorities Tuesday banned most organ transplants to foreigners and vowed tough punishments for lawbreakers to stem a thriving trade in poor Filipinos selling their own kidneys. more

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