Archive for July, 2009

Obama Says Congress Must Cut Medical Costs – 557th Edition

Friday, July 17th, 2009

President Barack Obama says Congress should be required to adopt experts’ recommendations for cutting health care costs.
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Baking Soda May Save Kidneys – 556th Edition

Friday, July 17th, 2009

A simple, cheap pill could help people with chronic kidney disease.
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How Do Falls Affect Older People? – 555th Edition

Friday, July 17th, 2009

As people age, they can get weaker and lose balance, leading to falls. Learn more about the risks.
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Blacks Are Most Obese Group, Study Finds – 554th Edition

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Nearly 36 percent of black Americans are obese — much more than other major racial or ethnic groups — and that gap exists in most states, a new federal study finds.
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Jenny, NutriSystem, Or Weight Watchers? – 553th Edition

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

There are three big names in the weight-loss industry. Which plan is right for you?
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Blacks Are Most Obese Group, Study Finds – 552th Edition

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Nearly 36 percent of black Americans are obese — much more than other major racial or ethnic groups — and that gap exists in most states, a new federal study finds.
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Americans Expect Widespread Swine Flu – 551th Edition

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

A survey shows that people think swine flu will make a big comeback, and it could cost them money.
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Fight For Swine Flu Vaccine Could Get Ugly – 550th Edition

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

When the swine flu vaccine becomes available, nations could find that their contracts with pharmaceutical companies are easily broken.
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Alzheimer’s Risk May Not Cause Depression – 549th Edition

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Some doctors worry that telling people about genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease will cause anxiety and other problems for patients.
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Weight Loss Surgery Doesn’t Leave Scar – 548th Edition

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Doctors test a new stomach-shrinking surgery that goes through the mouth to avoid any incisions or scars.
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