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For pregnant women with cancer, chemo possible

LONDON — Researchers have encouraging news for women who find themselves in a very frightening situation: having cancer while pregnant. Studies suggest that these women can be treated almost the same as other cancer patients are, with minimal risk to the fetus.
For pregnant women with cancer, chemo possible

LONDON — Researchers have encouraging news for women who find themselves in a very frightening situation: having cancer while pregnant. Studies suggest that these women can be treated almost the same as other cancer patients are, with minimal risk to the fetus.
Military food soon will have more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Hold the mystery meat: Military mess halls soon will be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services.
Lawyer: 6 Austrians were injected with malaria

VIENNA — The number of people claiming they were injected with the parasite causing malaria at a Vienna psychiatric ward while teenagers grew to seven Thursday, with the lawyer representing six of them saying their accounts, given separately, are credible because they are similar.
Doctors telling more adults: Get out and exercise

ATLANTA — More and more U.S. adults are being told by their doctor to get out and exercise, according to government survey released Thursday.
India's global pharmacy role threatened by EU pact

NEW DELHI — Efforts by India and the European Union to strengthen trade are threatening India's ability to deliver lifesaving medicines to the world's poorest, analysts say as the two sides resume protracted negotiations on a free-trade pact.
The afterburners: Turning up the heat on your workout may cause your body to burn calories after you've finished

During an exercise session, vigorous cardiovascular workouts such as running or biking can typically torch more calories than resistance or strength training.
Study: Tai chi helps ease symptoms of Parkinson's

NEW YORK — The ancient Chinese exercise of tai chi improved balance and lowered the risk of falls in a study of people with Parkinson's disease.
Study: Electric boost helps brain to learn better

NEW YORK — People learned better when a key part of their brains got mild zaps of electricity, a finding that may someday help Alzheimer's patients keep more of their memories.
Study finds MDs not always honest with patients

WASHINGTON — Trust your doctor? A survey finds that some doctors aren't always completely honest with their patients.