Archive for August, 2009

Man Says He Donated Kidney In US For $20,000 – 710th Edition

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Nick Rosen believes he did a good deed by selling his kidney to save a life and that organ donors like him should be compensated.
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Did Strep Infection Or Syphilis Kill Mozart? – 709th Edition

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

For more than two centuries, the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has endured — as has the speculation about what led to his sudden death.
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Playing Video Games May Put Health At Risk – 708th Edition

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Video games aren’t just for kids, and playing and going online too much may not be good for adults’ health.
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Specialty Spurs Hope Of Helping Abused Kids – 707th Edition

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

A new pediatric subspecialty involves not only treating suspected abuse victims but coordinating with police and welfare workers.
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Study: Advil Trumps Harder Drugs For Kids – 706th Edition

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

According to a new study kids with a broken arm do surprisingly better with over-the-counter painkillers than more powerful prescription drugs.
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Magazines Show Babies Sleeping Unsafely – 705th Edition

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Publications for women often portray infants sleeping on their backs or with potentially hazardous items around, researchers say.
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Swine Flu Inspires New Video Game – 704th Edition

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Since swine flu first emerged in April, it has sparked panic, vaccine production and now, a video game.
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VA Offers Routine HIV Tests To Vets – 703th Edition

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

A new plan could mean more military veterans will get tested for HIV even if they aren’t at high risk.
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Rules Block Woman’s Last Visit With Parents – 702th Edition

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

A dying cancer patient wants to see her parents one time, but they are not allowed in the country.
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Schools Set For Extensive H1N1 Vaccinations – 701th Edition

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

American schools are preparing for what could be the most widespread vaccination effort since the days of polio.
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