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Study Finds Girls Bullying More in Schools (October 13, 2005): A WebMD article says the bullying is on the rise at schools especially among girls.

Bird Flu Pandemic Just One Step Away (October 11, 2005): VOA News reports that World Health Organization (WHO) Director General, Dr.

Bird Flu Now in Europe? (October 9, 2005): Health experts are concerned that bird flu has spread to Europe.

1918 Flu Pandemic Was Avain Flu Strain (October 9, 2005): Scientists studying the deadly 1918 flu strain that killed approximately 50 million people worldwide have discovered that the 1918 flu also came from birds.

Experimental Vaccine Prevents Cervical Cancer (October 6, 2005): USA Today reports that an experimental new vaccine has been developed that protects against cervical cancer.

Many Heart Patients Don't Quit Smoking (October 5, 2005): A study has found that many heart patients that are smokers do not quit smoking after their illness.

Depressing Study Suggests Most People Will Become Overweight (October 4, 2005): MSNBC.

Bird Flu Could Kill 150 Million. U.S. Unprepared. (September 29, 2005): The BBC reports taht Dr.

Spray-on Skin Cell Treatment Could Help Burn Victims (September 26, 2005): The BBC reports on a new procedure that might be a more effective treatment for burn victims.

E-noses Sniff for Bacteria (September 25, 2005): Scientists are working on e-noses that can decipher a particular smell pattern to determine if a deadly bacteria is present.

Bird Flu Fears Increase in Indonesia (September 21, 2005): Fears about bird flu are on the rise in Indonesia after four deaths and in increase in the number of suspected cases to 13.

Less Small Businesses Offering Health Insurance (September 19, 2005): EcommerceTimes.

TV Link to Obesity? (September 13, 2005): The BBC has a news story about a study that has linked television watching to weight gain in children.

Uganda Blames U.S. Policy for Harming AIDS Battle (August 30, 2005): The Uganda government is blaming the Bush administration for harming the countries battle against the deadly AIDs disease.

Experts Say Bird Flu Will Spread Into U.K. (August 25, 2005): The BBC reports that the British Veterinary Association has warned that Bird Flu will spread into the U.

Breath Tests to Identify Disease? (August 24, 2005): USA Today reports on a product from Menssana Research called Breathscanner 1.

Cluster of Rare CJD Cases in Idaho (August 18, 2005): MSNBC.

Is There a Sun Tanning Addiction? (August 17, 2005): Scientists trying to figure out why people continue to tan and increase their risk of skin cancer and wrinkles despite being aware of these risks.

Study Finds Yoga May Help People Keep Weight Off (August 16, 2005): Yoga has long been considered beneficial for stress reduction and flexibility but a new study finds that yoga may also help keep people from gaining weight.

New Hemorrhoid Procedure Offers Faster Recovery (August 15, 2005): TheDenverChannel has an article about the Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids (PPH) which offers a quicker, less painful recovery option for people suffering from a severe hemorrhoid.

More Young People Being Diagnosed With Skin Cancer (August 10, 2005): A study by May Clinic researchers has found an 74% increase in the reported number of basal and squamous cell carcinomas in people under forty since the late 1970s.

Bill Clinton Fights Childhood Obesity Problem (August 8, 2005): Former President Bill Clinton, who went through a quadruple bypass surgery in September, 2004, told CNN's Dr.

Scientists Hope to Kill Cancer Cells With Nanotubes (August 6, 2005): The Mercury News reports on a promising area of nanotechnology that could help fight cancer.

Drug-resistant Bacteria Infecting Soldiers (August 2, 2005): Forbes.

West Nile Virus Concerns (August 1, 2005): Could 2005 be another bad West Nile Virus year? In past years hot dry weather has been associated with some large outbreaks of the virus in states like Illinois and Colorado.