Archive for June, 2009

Senators Begin Amending Health Care Bill – 427th Edition

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Senators pushed ahead Thursday on what were supposed to be the easy parts of sweeping health care legislation — and quickly found out almost nothing about overhauling the system is uncontroversial.
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Cost A Major Issue As Senate Starts Health Care – 426th Edition

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Senate Democrats on Wednesday took the first major step toward a sweeping overhaul of the health care system in over a decade, pushing legislation despite strenuous GOP opposition and uncertainty about its provisions and costs.
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Poll: Many Worried About Paying For Health Care – 426th Edition

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Health care costs are weighing heavily on Americans, with nearly half of those polled in a new survey saying they’re worried about paying for future care.
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Zicam Can Cause Loss Of Smell, FDA Says – 425th Edition

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

The zinc in nasal sprays and gels meant to treat colds can damage nerves and make it hard to smell, the government says. The maker of Zicam disagrees.
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EPA Declares Health Emergency In Montana Town – 425th Edition

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

The Obama administration said Wednesday it will pump more than $130 million into a Montana town where asbestos contamination has been blamed for more than 200 deaths.
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Menopause Hurts Women’s Ability To Learn – 424th Edition

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

As a woman experiences her final menstrual periods, her brain can’t pick up new information as well, a study says.
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Cost A Major Issue As Senate Starts Health Care – 423th Edition

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Senate Democrats on Wednesday took the first major step toward a sweeping overhaul of the health care system in over a decade, pushing legislation despite strenuous GOP opposition and uncertainty about its provisions and costs.
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Zicam Can Cause Loss Of Smell, FDA Says – 422th Edition

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

The zinc in nasal sprays and gels meant to treat colds can damage nerves and make it hard to smell, the government says. The maker of Zicam disagrees.
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Light Popcorn Makes Great Snack On Diet – 421th Edition

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Popcorn is a tasty treat, and it fills you up so you don’t crave other foods. But do non-fatty, “light” versions from the microwave really taste great?
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Porn Industry Worries About HIV Case – 420th Edition

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Health officials look into the latest HIV case reported in California’s multibillion-dollar porn industry.
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