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Some former Komen supporters can't forgive, forget about 18 hours ago NEW YORK (AP) -- When Dorothy Twinney first saw a Race for the Cure walk for breast cancer - "a sea of pink" traveling through her hometown of Plymouth, Mich. - she was so moved she sat in her car  Read Story.

Latest illnesses point to raw milk's popularity February 3, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) -- An outbreak of bacterial infections on the East Coast illustrates the popularity of raw, unpasteurized milk despite strong warnings from public health officials about the potent  Read Story.

Surprises about Planned Parenthood cancer testing February 3, 2012 To many people, breast cancer screening means a mammogram. But for millions of poor women who visit Planned Parenthood, it's usually just a physical exam by the only health professional they may ever   Read Story.

Raw milk remains popular, despite illnesses February 3, 2012 WASHINGTON (AP) -- The popularity of unpasteurized raw milk remains strong despite warnings from public health officials about its dangers and outbreaks of bacterial infections....  Read Story.

Komen drops plans to cut Planned Parenthood grants February 3, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) -- The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity on Friday abandoned plans to eliminate grants to Planned Parenthood. The startling decision came after three days of virulent  Read Story.

New map pinpoints Lyme disease risk areas February 3, 2012 CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- Researchers who spent three years dragging sheets of fabric through the woods to snag ticks have created a detailed map they claim could improve prevention, diagnosis and tre  Read Story.

35 cases of illness tied to Pa. farm's raw milk February 3, 2012 HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Pennsylvania health officials say the number of people stricken with illness after consuming raw milk from the same dairy has risen to 35 in four states....  Read Story.

Contraception mandate outrages religious groups February 3, 2012 The Obama administration's decision requiring church-affiliated employers to cover birth control was bound to cause an uproar among Roman Catholics and members of other faiths, no matter their beliefs  Read Story.

Supporters rally around Planned Parenthood February 3, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) -- Supporters are rallying around Planned Parenthood after renowned breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure decided to cut breast screening grants to the reproductive healt  Read Story.

Malaria death toll possibly twice as high February 2, 2012 LONDON (AP) -- Malaria may be killing around twice as many people as experts previously thought, and it could also be hitting older children and adults - long considered the least susceptible - a   Read Story.

Maine girl bouncing back after 6-organ transplant February 2, 2012 HOLLIS, Maine (AP) -- A 9-year-old Maine girl is home after undergoing a transplant of six organs to remove a tumor that was spreading throughout her abdomen....  Read Story.

Mass hysteria rare, but usually seen in girls February 2, 2012 ATLANTA (AP) -- Fifteen teenage girls report a mysterious outbreak of spasms, tics and seizures in upstate New York. But tests find nothing physically wrong....  Read Story.

Cancer charity confronts backlash over grant cuts February 2, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) -- Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the renowned breast-cancer charity, faced an escalating backlash Thursday over its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood. Some  Read Story.

Highest level of drug-resistant TB found in Europe February 2, 2012 LONDON (AP) -- The World Health Organization says the highest levels ever of drug-resistant tuberculosis have been found in Russia and Moldova....  Read Story.

Vietnam reports 2nd bird flu death in a month February 2, 2012 HANOI, Vietnam (AP) -- A Vietnamese official on Thursday confirmed the country's second human death from bird flu in less than a month, after it went nearly two years with no reported fatalities..  Read Story.

Reactions heated on Planned Parenthood-Komen rift February 1, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) -- Planned Parenthood said Wednesday that it received more than $400,000 from 6,000 donors in the 24 hours after news broke that its affiliates would be losing grants for breast scre  Read Story.

UK suicide rates fell where prevention increased February 1, 2012 LONDON (AP) -- British researchers say parts of England and Wales with more suicide prevention programs had bigger drops in deaths than regions with fewer services....  Read Story.

Pfizer recalls 1M birth control packs after mix-up February 1, 2012 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Birth control pills are known to be nearly 100 percent effective when taken properly, but a recall of the drugs could send a shudder through women of childbearing age....  Read Story.

New European pill works against uterine fibroids February 1, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) -- New research offers hope for the first pill to treat a common problem in young women: fibroids in the uterus. The growths can cause pain, heavy bleeding and fertility problems, an  Read Story.

Fed judge considers if pharmacies must sell Plan B February 1, 2012 TACOMA, Wash. (AP) -- A federal judge is considering whether Washington state can require pharmacies to stock and sell Plan B or other emergency contraceptives, even in the face of religious objec  Read Story.

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