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The federal government can continue to fund embryonic stem cell research, a U.S. district judge ruled Wednesday. 
WellPoint posts 3% profit declineHealth insurance giant WellPoint Inc. said its profit fell 3% in the second quarter partly because of higher-than-expected medical costs for seniors, particularly in Northern California. 
Porn trade group to revive performer STD databaseA San Fernando Valley-based porn trade group plans to revive a controversial database that tracks adult performers' sexually transmitted disease test results. 
McDonald's to make Happy Meals more healthfulUnder pressure from health and children's advocacy groups, McDonald's Corp. is making changes to its famed Happy Meals. 
Good Form: Back archesHere are two variations of back arches that will help counter the effects of rounded shoulders. Slouching tends to shorten the muscles in the front of your body and can overstretch the muscles in the back. These moves reverse that action and help... |
My Turn: Friends shine after physical therapy
I sat across the table from Chuck, marveling at his robust good health. We'd just been to see a play — and instead of looking pale and...
Aunt's nursing home hinders exit
My aunt is in a nursing home. They tell us she isn't allowed to leave unless she gets the doctor's permission. If she does, she has to...
Rabid bat bites Moorpark man
Steve Spence knew he was done for when he took the trash out — barefoot — to the curb of his Moorpark home Sunday night.
Somalis dying in world's worst famine in 20 years
Tens of thousands of Somalis are feared dead in the world's worst famine in a generation, the U.N. said Wednesday, a crisis so severe that...
Safety of dissolvable tobacco products disputed
Tobacco company rep David Howard waxes enthusiastic when he talks about a new product his employer, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., has...
Women should get free birth control, panel says
An independent panel of doctors and health experts recommended Tuesday that health plans cover a broad range of contraceptives for women...
Panel recommends that health plans cover contraception for women without co-pays
An independent panel of doctors and health experts is recommending that health plans cover a variety of contraceptives for women without co-...
A seeing-eye ferret? Now 'service animal' defined more narrowly
The landmark Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 stated very clearly that people with disabilities had a right to take their service...
