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White House Alters Controversial Birth Control Rule
Responsibility to cover contraceptives will shift from the religious employer to the insurance company

Study Weighs Pros, Cons of Home or Hospital Birth
More seizures, lower Apgar scores found in home

Pot Use Could Double Risk of Car Crash, Research Shows
No reliable roadside test available to identify drugged drivers, experts say

More Than 4 Million Americans Have New Knee
And repeat surgery is likely for many younger recipients, researchers predict

When Mom Has Pregnancy Diabetes, Breast-Feeding Curbs Child Obesity
Long-term study found lower BMI in children breast-fed at least 6 months

Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby
Study suggests treatment of expectant mothers is feasible after first trimester

Gloves, Padded Headgear Helps Protect Boxers
It's especially important that young boxers wear protective gear, researchers say

Repeat C-Section Best Scheduled at 39 Weeks, Study Says
Operating sooner, later worse for babies, preliminary research finds

Brain Scans May Predict How People Learn
Small study suggests ability to sift through 'noise' determines mastery of new skill

Young Adults Who Quit Smoking Feel Better Quickly
Coughs begin to clear up within two weeks, study finds

H1N1 'Swine' Flu Makes a Comeback in Mexico
Health experts say Americans shouldn't be overly concerned

HIV Severity, Treatment Unrelated to Kids' Mental Woes: Study
No evidence found to link antiretroviral therapy with severity of psychiatric symptoms

Many Gay Men Would Support 'Home HIV Test': Study
Not yet approved for public use, it picks up AIDS virus in later stages of infection

Most Teens Who Self-Harm Are Not Evaluated for Mental Health in ER
Researchers say suicide risk is highest soon after such an incident

Prostate Size May Be Clue to Severity of Cancer
In certain cases, smaller gland linked to more aggressive disease, study shows

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