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WHO: AIDS Leading Cause Of Death, Disease In Women – 1193th Edition

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

In its first study of women’s health around the globe, the World Health Organization said Monday that the AIDS virus is the leading cause of death and disease among women between the ages of 15 and 44.
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Dense Breasts Linked To Cancer Recurrence – 1194th Edition

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Women with more breast tissue may need more therapy than just a lumpectomy, according to researchers.
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Crew Boots Woman From Flight In H1N1 Scare – 1195th Edition

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

A Hawaii woman got kicked off a United Airlines plane bound for Honolulu Monday when the flight crew accused her of having swine flu.
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NFL Star Commits To Sacking Diabetes – 1196th Edition

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen is not only is committed to sacking opposing quarterbacks, he has type 1 diabetes in his sights, too, as an advocate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
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House Health Bill Unacceptable To Many In Senate – 1192th Edition

Monday, November 9th, 2009

A government health insurance plan included in the House bill is unacceptable to a few Democratic moderates who hold the balance of power in the Senate.
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Obama Delays Capitol Hill Pitch On Health Care – 1186th Edition

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

President Barack Obama is pushing back a trip to Capitol Hill aimed at discussing the proposed health care overhaul with lawmakers.
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Green Tea Extract May Fight Oral Cancer – 1187th Edition

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Researchers take a closer look at the supposed anti-cancer properties of green tea.
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House Dems Say Sat. Vote On Health Care May Slip – 1188th Edition

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

House Democrats acknowledged they don’t yet have the votes to pass a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s health care system, and signaled they may push back the vote until Sunday or early next week.
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Poll: One-Third Able To Get Swine Flu Vaccine – 1189th Edition

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Only about a third of adults who have tried to get a swine flu vaccine have been able to get it, according to a new national poll released Friday.
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Obama To Speak To House Dems As Health Vote Nears – 1190th Edition

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

President Barack Obama is heading to Capitol Hill for talks with House Democrats as they scramble to find enough votes to pass landmark legislation to overhaul the nation’s health care system.
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