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Don't look for emergency contraception soon

The Obama administration may have backed down after a decade of fighting over emergency contraception, but don’t expect to see Plan B, or any other morning-after birth control product, out from behind the counter anytime soon. Full story

Second child files suit for lung transplant, gets on list

Sebelius won't intervene in girl's transplant case

Insurers pick up $147 million medical tab for young adults

Health workers strike at UC Calif. medical centers

Vermont passes law allowing doctor-assisted suicide

'Uninsurables' at risk as states fear losing health aid

Your kitchen isn't as clean as you think!

'Rapid strides': Advances offer hope for amputees

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