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Health Swine flu sickens employee at John Muir's blood laboratory in Concord Lab remains open with reduced staffing as some patients are encouraged to go elsewhere   Lawmakers spar over how to keep San Leandro ER open Fawcett death puts focus on anal cancer New study to explore vitamin D deficiency in blacks Healthy Outlook: Strange rash is really harmless Third swine flu death reported in Contra Costa County Drive For the Cure supports research for juvenile diabetes California continues to have widespread flu activity, a rare summer occurrence Second death related to swine flu in San Mateo County State stem cell board needs overhaul, group says Ed Blonz: Can pureed asparagus cure cancer? Berkeley students find bridge to college Dr. Donohue: Diet And Diverticulitis The Doctor Is In: Exercise, dopamine drugs can help Parkinson's patients Contra Costa County hospital chief resigns HEALTH NEWS FROM AP Scrub tech may have exposed thousands to hepatitis DENVER—A former surgery technician may have exposed thousands of Colorado patients to hepatitis C when she swapped her own dirty syringes for ones filled with a powerful narcotic, federal authorities said Thursday.   Full Story   Advocates are back with real health care stories Study: New flu inefficient in attacking people Holder having surgery for cracked tooth CDC: US swine flu cases rise to nearly 34,000 Federal probe finds problems with chelation study   ED BLONZ Ed Blonz: Can pureed asparagus cure cancer? Advice from a Kensington nutritionist with a doctorate     Ed Blonz: Spinach fear unfounded Ed Blonz: Local fruits just as good as exotic Ed Blonz: Cooking oil doesn t last forever Ed Blonz: No dietary cure for tinnitus Ed Blonz: Fight to the finish when you eat your spinach   HEALTH NEWS FROM MERCURY NEWS Bone agent linked to problems in neck surgeries CHICAGO — A bone growth agent used in thousands of spinal fusion surgeries for neck pain has been linked to complications and higher cost, according to the first nationwide study of the product.     Few survive cardiac arrest, even with hospital CPR Study: New flu inefficient in attacking people LA man convicted of defrauding Medicare for $7.7 million Disease prevention often costs more than it saves Obama urges public to push for health-care reform   HEALTHY RECIPES Mexican frittata reduces yolks, keeps the flavor Puttanesca adds flavor to lean turkey breast Thai Pineapple Stir-Fried Rice Roasted Asparagus With Spring Onions and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Asparagus full of vitamins, not calories Baked Peaches With Almond Yogurt A sweet treat that you can feel good about Easy Irish lamb stew low fat, high in flavor Kielbasa and Black Bean Soup Make it fit Bed of spinach, salsa give cod low-fat boost Valentine treats less decadent than they look Chocolate-Walnut Lace Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Mashed Plantains With Scallions and Lime Juice Nutritious plantain looks like a banana, cooks like a potato Italian Chicken, Pepper and Onion Sub Make your own sub in a leaner version Delicious in 20 minutes Squash Soup with Peppers and Fresh Lime Soup a satisfying way to fill up while dieting   SWINE FLU» Southern California students cleared from Chinese quarantine CARLSBAD — A group of California students and teachers was released today after being quarantined for a week in China because some of their classmates tested positive for swine flu, a school spokeswoman said.     Drive-through medical experiment conducted at Stanford Hospital & Clinics Drugmakers rush to produce swine flu vaccine World Health Organization declares swine flu pandemic, first in 41 years A look at the world's flu pandemics   CDC Updates on Twitter follow me on Twitter Use this player for section front players. 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