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Click to View in Browser 12/27/2013 WHO says 4 new Saudi cases of MERS virus, one fatal LONDON (Reuters) - Four more people in Saudi Arabia have been infected with the SARS-like Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus and one of them - an elderly man - has died, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday. German state of Hesse threatens to sue Rhoen over particle therapy FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Germany's state of Hesse said on Friday it was preparing to file a suit against Rhoen-Klinikum if the hospitals operator fails to meet a deadline to start offering particle therapy at its Giessen-Marburg hospital. The painful path to Obamacare deadline WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tuesday is a moment of truth for Obamacare. Should The U.S. Track Cigarettes Nationally? NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A federal program that let law enforcement trace cigarette packs from manufacturer to consumer would reduce interstate trafficking and boost the public health benefits of state cigarette tax policies, researchers say. Extra consultations before cataract surgery rise NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A study of U.S. Medicare claims finds a jump in extra doctor consultations before cataract surgery, but no clear medical reason for the added costs. Benefit of knee supplements still unclear NEW YORK (Reuters) - The dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate might slow joint damage for people with mild arthritis in their knees, according to a new study. Mid-life job stress linked to later health problems NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - More strain at work might mean more illness in old age, according to a new study from Finland. The study found both physical and mental job strain were tied to hospital stays later in life. Hong Kong confirms first death from H7N9 bird flu HONG KONG (Reuters) - An 80-year-old man infected with the H7N9 bird flu virus has died in Hong Kong, the government said on Thursday, in the first such death in the city after the virus surfaced in early December. Common knee surgery ineffective in study NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One of the most common types of knee surgery performed in the U.S. is no more effective than fake surgery, at least for the first year, according to a new study. When it comes to walking, more is better NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who walk enough to meet or exceed physical activity recommendations may be less likely to die early than those who only walk a little, new research shows. Related Video Northern lights bring spectacular Xmas to Lapland Feisty from birth: Saltwater crocodile just wants to fight The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS

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