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MAR. 11, 2009

LATEST HEALTH NEWS  Brought to you by "ECigarette" Sparks Interest From FDA A high-tech alternative to cigarettes that claims to help smokers quit is drawing heat from the FDA. MORE 'Instant Immunity' in the Works Imagine getting a shot that would give you instant immunity from cancer, viruses, bacteria and even some virulent toxins. Local scientists are working on it. MORE Guys Aren't Into Drunk Girls "Guys don't want girls who drink a lot," according to the lead author of a recent study. MORE People Will Forget Stem Cell Debate "Ever Happened" Scientists are cheering President Barack Obama's lifting of federal funding restrictions on embryonic stem cell research, hopeful the move will open the financial floodgates to speed new treatments. "It's... MORE Number of Vasectomies Rose During 2008 March Madness March Madness is the time for astounding upsets, office pools and, of course, operations to sterilize yourself. MORE WEATHER TODAY HIGH: 58 LOW: 45   TRAFFIC NEWS HEADLINES Tons of Michael Phelps' Corn Flakes Sent to Food Bank A month after Kelloggs dropped Olympic champion Michael Phelps from his endorsement contract, a California food bank got a sudden windfall from the cereal giant MORE "ECigarette" Sparks Interest From FDA A high-tech alternative to cigarettes that claims to help smokers quit is drawing heat from the FDA. MORE Reed on the A's: "Our Odds are Better than 50-50" He's not a betting man, but San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed says the A's stand a good chance of coming to San Jose. MORE

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