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  WHO says probing reports of mutating swine flu virus AFP - Thu Nov 26, 12:49 PM

  GENEVA (AFP) - The World Health Organisation said Thursday that it is investigating reports of mutations in the swine flu virus, after half-a-dozen countries recorded cases in which the virus was transforming.

• Italy, citing safety concerns, puts approval of RU-486 abortion pill on hold The Canadian Press - Thu Nov 26, 9:38 AM

  ROME - An Italian Senate committee has decided to keep the RU-486 abortion pill off the market while its safety is evaluated.

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  Heavy drinkers 'exercise to burn off alcohol' AFP - Thu Nov 26, 9:22 AM

  LONDON (AFP) - More than a quarter of drinkers in England who exercise regularly do so in an attempt to make up for bingeing on alcohol, according to a survey published Thursday.

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  Class-action suits filed across Canada against B.C.-based crib manufacturer The Canadian Press - Wed Nov 25, 8:14 PM

  VANCOUVER, B.C. - Class-action lawsuits have been filed across Canada on behalf of consumers who bought drop-side cribs now subject to a massive North American recall.

• Canadian Medical Assoc. writing patients' charter, wants national debate The Canadian Press - Wed Nov 25, 7:47 PM

  TORONTO - A national debate is needed on what health services should be provided in the future and how they will be paid for, the president of the Canadian Medical Association said Wednesday.

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• UN AIDS chief in China to push for stronger civil society
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• Action on climate change 'also averts health crisis'
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• UN AIDS report says heterosexual sexual contact main cause for HIV's spread in China
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• GSK says still no answer on whether H1N1 vaccine batch triggers more reaction
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• Quebec to start vaccinating general population this week
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• Formerly conjoined twins sampling food, enjoying TV as they recover from separation surgery
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• US women to ignore new breast exam advice: poll
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• Persistent floaters, flashes in eye could be sign of serious retinal tear: study
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• Parents jam phone lines, crash website of Vancouver-area maker of recalled cribs
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