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Pope Benedict XVI holds up the ostensory as he celebrates a New Year's Eve vespers service in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Friday, Dec. 31, 2010.
(photo: AP / Gregorio Borgia)
Vatican reveals pope had secret heart surgery
Al Jazeera
Pope Benedict XVI had a secret operation three months ago to replace the batteries in his pacemaker but this did not influence his decision to resign, the Vatican has said. | "It was a routine operation. He already had a pacemaker. This had nothing  to do with the decision of the Holy Father," ...
Botox or your bills? Plastic surgery wins out
Detroit Free Press
Fewer Americans seem to be frowning on cosmetic plastic surgery. | People may be struggling with gas prices and health care costs, but cosmetic plastic surgery procedures rose 5% from 2011 to 2012, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports. La...
Hochman: Celtics' Jeff Green inspires after having heart surgery
Denver Post
Jeff Green (8), who missed last season because of heart surgery, has become a major contributor for the Celtics. (Paul Connors, The Associated Press) | CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sometimes, just needing knee surgery can end a guy's career. Jeff Gre...
What's it like: To get hip replacement surgery
The Oklahoman
  | BY JACLYN COSGROVE jcosgrove@opubco.com | email | Why get your hip replaced? | Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder and is one of the common causes of a hip replacement. It's is the result of aging and wear and tear on a joint. B...
Jeter runs on the field for the first time since surgery
Lower Hudson Online
The Associated Press stayed beyind in Tampa today. Here’s their story of the Yankees captain getting back on the field. TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees captain Derek Jeter practiced on-field running and agility drills for the first time since brea...
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smoking cigarette - smoking ban Doctors take out car rally against smoking
The Times Of India
KANPUR: The doctors organized a car rally on Sunday to highlight ill-effects of cigarette smoking. The doctors also arranged nukkad natak at two place... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
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Sleeping baby - Infant The babies who nap in sub-zero temperatures
BBC News
Would you put your baby or toddler outside in the freezing cold for their lunchtime nap? Most Nordic parents wouldn't give it a second thought. F... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
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Pregnant woman - Pregnancy Pregnant women urged to give up coffee
The Guardian
Research finds even low levels of caffeine raises risk of babies being born lighter than expected | Swedish scientists believe UK caffeine intake guid... (photo: WN / Yolanda Leyba)
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