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Trial Data on Anti-Seizure Drug Might Have Been Manipulated: Report
Study found outcome measures differed between company documents, published reports

Main Ingredients in Household Dust Come From Outdoors
Arsenic and other particles tracked indoors can be harmful, researchers warn

Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Found in Canadian Father
Latest case underscores need to use the antiviral properly, experts say

Sharing Prescriptions Can Bring Harm, Not Healing
One in four who borrowed a medication experienced a side effect, researchers report

Hot-Tub Injuries on the Rise
One-quarter of those hurt are under 16, researchers say

Most Who Want Swine Flu Shot Can’t Get It
CDC says 38 million doses now available, with 8 million more due next week

Simple Steps Get Walkers Moving
Improved pedestrian routes and formation of walking groups pay off, study finds

Rest Easy. When It Comes to Swine Flu, Your Pet Is Safe
Recent reports of H1N1 in a cat or pigs are likely very rare, experts say

School Violence Drops With Federal Program
Participating districts report safer campuses and communities

Swine Flu Virus Dominant Strain Worldwide: WHO
Agency says pathogen continues to target younger adults, producing mild-to-moderate illness