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Three People in U.S. Have Died From Naegleria, a Brain Eating Amoeba (August 17, 2011): Three people have died this summer from Naegleria, a rare brain-eating amoeba that lives in warm water.

Brain Cells Are Not Killed During Alcohol-Induced Blackouts Say Researchers (August 14, 2011): Sometimes people drinking large amounts of alcohol will experience a blackout, a short period of amnesia that can last from a few minutes to several hours.

U.S. Postal Service Shares 2012 Heart Health Stamp (August 13, 2011): The U.

Man in Louisiana Dies From Rabies After Being Bitten by Vampire Bat (August 12, 2011): A 19-year-old farm hand in Louisiana has died after being bitten by a vampire bat.

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Kills 70 in Vietman, Mostly Children (July 29, 2011): A new report says hand, foot and mouth disease has killed at least 70 people in Vietnam.

Phoenix Haboobs Expected to Cause Spike in Valley Fever Cases (July 24, 2011): The large haboob that hit Phoenix on July 5th caused power outages, canceled flights and spread dust around the city.

FDA Releases New Graphic Cigarette Warning Labels (June 21, 2011): The FDA will require larger, more prominent cigarette health warnings on all cigarette packaging and ads in the U.

Rabbit Born Without Ears Spotted Near Damaged Fukushima Reactor Site (June 10, 2011): A rabbit was born without ears was spotted near the damaged Fukushima nuclear site in Japan.

Assisted Suicide Advocate Jack Kevorkian Dead at 83 (June 3, 2011): Assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian died in a Detroit area hospital following a short illness at the age of 83.

Fish Fraud: The Mislabing of Fish (May 30, 2011): American consumers often don't get what they pay for when they purchase fish.

Checkdent Dental Health Social Network Debuts (May 28, 2011): Checkdent has relaunched its website with the addition of a social network for dentists and patients.

Decision to Destroy Remaining Stocks of Live Smallpox Virus Deferred (May 25, 2011): The BBC reports that a decision on whether or not to destroy the last remain stocks of live smallpox virus has been deferred.

Telomere Length Test May Soon be Available to Consumers (May 16, 2011): The Independent reports that tests that measure telomeres will soon be on the market.

New Technology Creates 'Google Earth' Like View of the Bladder (May 16, 2011): This is a 3D digital reconstruction of the inside of a stained pig's bladder.

Handyscope Makes Mobile Skin Cancer Exams Possible With iPhone (May 12, 2011): FotoFinder Systems has launched a device for mobile skin cancer examinations with the iPhone.

Young South Korean Woman Dies From Unknown Virus (May 10, 2011): The Yonhap News Agency is reporting that a 36-year-old South Korean woman died Monday in a Seoul hospital from pneumonia caused by an unknown virus.

Woman Suffers From Rare Foreign Accent Syndrome (May 5, 2011): Karen Butler woke up speaking a British accent after being heavily sedated for dental surgery.

FDA: Expiration Dates Matter (April 20, 2011): THe FDA has issued a consumer update about medicine expiration dates.

Study Finds Swearing Can Relieve Pain (April 18, 2011): The Telegraph reports on a study by scientists at Keele University that found swearing can reduce pain.

Study Finds Compound in Broccoli Helps Clear Damaged Lungs (April 14, 2011): New research has found that broccoli can help the immune system remove harmful bacteria from your lungs.

Some U.S. Sushi Restaurants Testing Seafood for Radiation (April 7, 2011): CBS News reports that several sushi restaurants in California have purchased radiation detectors to test their seafood for radiation.

WHO Spokesperson Says Risk to Public From Nuclear Reactor Leak is Low (March 12, 2011): Reuters reports that The World Health Organization (WHO) says the risk to the public from Japan's leaking Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor is currently "quite low.

Vodka Eyeballing is a Dangerous New Viral Trend (January 27, 2011): A new trend among young drinkers is "Vodka Eyeballing" -- taking vodka shots to the eye.

Sugar Glider Dubbed Cutest, Scariest Animal on Earth (October 28, 2010): Dr.

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Elmo in New Flu PSA (October 18, 2010): Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that the HHS is joining the Ad Council and Sesame Workshop, to launch a PSA designed to encourage American families and children to take steps to protect themselves from the flu.