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 Flu shot prevents stillbirths: StudyVaccines doled out during 2009's swine flu pandemic had a surprisingly positive impact on pregnant women, a new study shows.
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 Friend refers to job as 'The Plantation'DEAR AMY: I have a girlfriend who's African American, and she is constantly referring to her job (on Facebook) as "The Plantation" and her bosses as "Overseers."
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 Ten ways to reduce cancer riskHere's the bad news: Nearly half of today's North American men and one-third of women will develop cancer, making it the second leading cause of death after heart disease.
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 New training style impacts obedienceIf you've taken your dog for training and are still scratching your head as to why your dog still won't stay, come or heel you might find this interesting.
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 Canadian designers take centre stage at Miss Universe Canada
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[Video]Being part of a beauty pageant is an exciting time for any model. It's even more exciting when these models can show off the fashion from Canadian designers on the runway.
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 Baby boomers should get hepatitis C test: CDCAll baby boomers should be tested at least once for the liver-destroying hepatitis C virus, according to proposed guidelines from U.S. health officials released on Friday.
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 Being active a way of life: Celeb trainerWhile it seems most Hollywood A-listers loathe the paparazzi, the stop-at-nothing shutterbugs offer celebrities at least one benefit: a continuous supply of workout motivation.
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 Toking and driving doubles crash risk: StudySmoking marijuana within three hours of driving doubles the chances of being involved in a collision, a recently published study shows.
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 Are good looks helpful at work?"I'm tall, slim, blonde and, so I'm often told, a good-looking woman," bragged UK journalist Samantha Brick in the Daily Mail last month. "But there are downsides to being pretty--the main one being that other women hate me for no other reason than my lovely looks."
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 English the preferred language for world business: PollWorkers whose jobs require them to interact with people in foreign countries say that English is the dominant language of business, according to a new poll.
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 Summer safety tipsThe Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial start of summer for many Canadians, so it's all about grilling, camping, boating and fun in the sun.
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 Legendary royal diamond sells for $9.5 millionA diamond coveted by kings, queens and princes for centuries, used to reinforce alliances between nations and pawned to pay off royal debts sold for $9.57 million at Sotheby's in Geneva on Tuesday night.
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 Bratz launches bald dollsPopular kids' dolls Bratz, known for their wide almond-shaped eyes and funky fashion, will be getting an unexpected makeover this summer - they're going bald.
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 Gene therapy may extend life: StudyResearchers in Spain may have discovered the secret to a longer life, a new study says.
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 Dealing with pesky raccoons
[Photos]When nature comes calling to your home in the form of an unwanted raccoon it sometimes calls for professional help.
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 Jacob, Sophia most popular U.S. baby names in 2011
[Photos]Move over, Isabella. Sophia is the new top baby girl's name in the United States, according to a list of popular names of 2011 released on Monday by the Social Security Administration.
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 The secret li(k)e of teenage girlsTeenage girls have a secret, and there's nothing to "Like" about it.
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 Bartender says, I'll have a doubleDEAR AMY: I have had a job at a local bar for more than a year. One of my good friends had been trying to get a job with us for several months. An opportunity finally came up and I got her a job. She was so excited and was pumped to do a good job.
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 Surf's up in the gymSpun out on spinning? Bored in barre class?
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 Help mom know bestWith its focus on hearts and flowers and Sunday brunch, it's difficult to think about women's health on Mother's Day. But today is the perfect day not only to celebrate our moms but also to underline the importance of their taking care of themselves. After all, we want our moms to be with us as long as they can be.
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 Moms manage home finances better than their own, study showsMore than 80% of Canadian women are the "chief financial officers of their homes," but they are less prepared than men for their retirement, says a study released Saturday.
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 Mom a family dog's best friendI'm not sure where the phrase, "a dog is man's best friend" came from but it really needs the addition of "and a family's mom is a dog's best friend." Mother's Day is as good a time as any to take a look at the role moms play in making it possible to have a family dog.
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 Moms struggle with pressure to be perfectWhen Mother's Day rolls around there's often a last-minute scramble to find the perfect gift.
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 Family adapts to son's mental illnessThere's no shame in having a child diagnosed with a mental illness.
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 Husband praises hero - his wifeDEAR AMY: I'm not the best writer, but I want to tell you about my wife.
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