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WSJ’s Ron Winslow has details of the success by some drug companies in developing treatments against advanced prostate cancer. Photo: Ramsay de Give for The Wall Street Journal

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From breakthrough drug treatments on the war on cancer to Japan’s food radiation scare, health news in 2011 abounded. Here’s a glimpse of some of the most important stories that hit WSJ headlines.

More here:  The Best Health Stories of 2011/a>

Some moviegoers catching the latest “Twilight” flick are reporting seizure-like symptoms. Epilepsy expert Dr. Carl Bazil discusses photosensitive epilepsy and weighs in on the “Breaking Dawn” scene triggering these symptoms. WSJ’s Christina Tsuei reports.

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Giving comes in many forms, including lending a hand, donating to charities or buying gifts. WSJ’s Christina Tsuei looks into their health benefits in the latest installment of the “Is It True?” series.

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Merck CEO Kenneth C. Frazier discusses the high cost of pharmaceuticals in the U.S. and challenges posted by President Obama’s health-care reform legislation with WSJ’s Alan Murray.

Continued here:  Merck Bracing for Health-Care Reform Challenges/a>

WSJ’s Gautam Naik has details of challenges scientists face in reproducing claims made by medical journals. Photo: Sandy Huffaker/The New York Times

More here: Trouble Replicating Medical Claims in Journals/a>

Faye Rogaski, the founder of socialsklz:-), is attempting to wean children off junk words like “um,” “ya know” and “like.” WSJ visits the modern-day manners class.

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China has a new version of its official workout intended to make exercise easy for white-collar workers. WSJ’s Angela Yeoh reports on the “Hooha” from Beijing.

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Researchers say birth control pills are upending the natural influence of hormones on attraction. WSJ’s Shirley Wang reports on a new study in lemurs that show how contraceptives may influence the way the primates pick and choose their mates.

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WSJ’s Betsy McKay reports on efforts to reduce the U.S.’s 16.9% obesity rate among children and teens.

Excerpt from: News Hub: Hey Kids! Let’s Lose Some Pounds/a>