Archive for October, 2009

Sleepless In Seattle? Try West Virginia – 1124th Edition

Friday, October 30th, 2009

West Virginians’ lack of sleep was about double the national rate, perhaps a side effect of health problems such as obesity, experts say.
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How Much Sugar In Your Halloween Stash? – 1123th Edition

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Nobody can resist grabbing a piece of candy from the Halloween bowl or bag. And maybe just one more. What does that do to a healthy diet?
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Station Airs Demo Of Bare Breast Self-Exams – 1122th Edition

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

The ABC affiliate here is airing a two-part series that takes a close — and unobscured — look at breast self-exams. The series is airing during the fall “sweeps” period critical for a TV station’s ad revenue, prompting concern by a parental watchdog group. But WJLA insists it’s not just a naked attempt to boost the ratings.
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Fight Erupts In Line At Nev. Swine Flu Clinic – 1121th Edition

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

A fight broke out Thursday at a Reno, Nev., clinic giving shots for swine flu when someone reportedly tried to cut in line.
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Study: Cholesterol Drugs May Improve Flu Survival – 1120th Edition

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

A new treatment for swine flu may already be on pharmacy shelves — cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor and Zocor.
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Getting Enough Sleep? They Aren’t In West Virginia – 1119th Edition

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Sleepless in Seattle? Hardly. West Virginia is where people are really staying awake, according to the first government study to monitor state-by-state differences in sleeplessness.
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FDA Gives Emergency Approval For H1N1 Test – 1118th Edition

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Gen-Probe Inc. says the Food and Drug Administration granted emergency approval to its diagnostic test for the 2009 swine flu.
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H1N1 Prevents Father From Seeing Birth – 1117th Edition

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

A new father missed his daughter’s birth because he was possibly infected with the H1N1 flu.
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Tai Chi Reduces Arthritis Pain – 1116th Edition

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

People who have knee pain from osteoarthritis may feel better if they practice a traditional Chinese art.
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Novartis Says On Track To Deliver US Vaccine Order – 1115th Edition

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG said Thursday it is on track to meet its U.S. government order for swine flu vaccine, seeking to calm fears in recent weeks that shipments and vaccination programs may be delayed.
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