Archive for December, 2009

Sugary Raisin Bran Ups Cavity Risk – 1400th Edition

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Some dentists think that raisins may be bad for teeth, but a new study says that they’re fine — unless you add sugar.
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Woman Becomes World’s Smallest Mom – 1399th Edition

Monday, December 21st, 2009

A woman gets worldwide recognition for having a baby only 10 inches shorter than she is.
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Senate Dems Clear Hurdle On Health Care – 1398th Edition

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Senate Democrats win a crucial test vote on President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, putting them on track for passage before Christmas of the historic legislation to remake the nation’s medical system.
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Nelson Sees Backlash On Health Reform Plan – 1397th Edition

Monday, December 21st, 2009

It was the concern of Nebraska’s Republican governor over expanded Medicaid costs in the proposed Senate health care overhaul bill that led to a compromise to cover his state’s estimated $45 million share over a decade, U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson said Sunday.
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NFL To Ask Its Players To Donate Brains For Study – 1396th Edition

Monday, December 21st, 2009

The NFL is partnering with Boston University brain researchers who have been critical of the league’s stance on concussions, The Associated Press learned Sunday.
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CDC Says 1 In 110 Kids Is Autistic – 1395th Edition

Monday, December 21st, 2009

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in 110 children is autistic.
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Lead Testing Enforcement For Toys Delayed – 1394th Edition

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Makers of toys and other children’s products win a reprieve from legislation passed more than a year ago after a holiday season marred by scores of lead-tainted toy recalls.
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Democrats Seek To Seal Health Care Overhaul – 1393th Edition

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Outnumbered Republicans are pledging to delay passage of historic health care legislation as long as possible after jubilant Democrats locked in Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson as the 60th and decisive vote.
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NFL To Ask Players To Donate Brains For Study – 1392th Edition

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

The NFL is partnering with Boston University brain researchers who have been critical of the league’s stance on concussions, The Associated Press has learned.
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CDC Says 1 In 110 Kids Is Autistic – 1391th Edition

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in 110 children is autistic.
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