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Poll: Nearly 90% of Americans have health coverage

Nearly nine out of 10 Americans now have health insurance, a sharp improvement from two years ago before the Affordable Care Act was put in place.

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Australia cuts benefits for anti-vaccination parents

Parents who refuse to vaccinate their children can lose up to $11,000 of welfare benefits a year under a new government policy, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced.

Currently parents can choose to opt out of vaccinations for medical or...

About 1 million turkeys affected in multistate outbreak

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About 1 million turkeys killed by bird flu or euthanized

An outbreak of bird flu has infected turkeys on 14 farms in Minnesota, the nation's largest turkey producer, and has now been confirmed in neighboring North Dakota, officials say.

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Virgin Islands vacationers possibly exposed to deadly pesticide

Government officials are trying to track down vacationers who stayed at villas in the Virgin Islands who may have been exposed to a deadly pesticide, methyl bromide.

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Could creativity preserve your memory?

Are you an artist? Maybe you enjoy crafting on the weekends or even just hanging out with your friends. Good news: Keep it up -- and not just for fun. It's also good for your health.

Pursuing creative passions and favorite activities into old age cou...

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'Fearless' Ebola nurse trains at Emory University

Just eight months ago, a young woman named Fatu Kekula was single-handedly trying to save her Ebola-stricken family, donning trash bags to protect herself against the deadly virus.

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