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DEC. 12, 2008

LATEST HEALTH NEWS  Brought to you by Bone Drug Helps Fight Breast Cancer New research adds fresh hope that a drug that strengthens bones might also fight breast cancer in conjunction with chemotherapy. MORE The Fat Gene Kids with obesity-linked gene eat fattening foods. MORE FDA to Colon Meds: You Blow FDA puts new warning on bowel-clearing drugs. MORE Medical Misdiagnosis More Common Than You Think A study says nearly 126,000 Americans die each year because doctors aren't diagnosing common diseases. Check out some of the most common mistakes. MORE Smarter, Sexier and Spermier Some new studies show that it makes evolutionary sense for smarter men to have better swimmers. MORE WEATHER TODAY HIGH: 59 LOW: 50   TRAFFIC GREEN HEADLINES Go Green in Style on Two New SF Ferries Two eco-friendly boats are heading out of the port of San Francisco today. One will carry tourists to Alcatraz, the other will cart commuters to and from the East Bay. Let's start with the "Gemini."... MORE All Aboard the Gemini Ferry Commuting across the Bay is now a little more environmentally friendly. MORE Ariana Huffington Shows off her Green Home Political guru Ariana Huffington takes us on a tour of her ecologically sound Los Angeles home. MORE

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