A new treatment for swine flu may already be on pharmacy shelves — cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor and Zocor.
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Study: Cholesterol Drugs May Improve Flu Survival – 1120th Edition
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Fight Erupts In Line At Nev. Swine Flu Clinic – 1121th Edition
Thursday, October 29th, 2009A 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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Station Airs Demo Of Bare Breast Self-Exams – 1122th Edition
Thursday, October 29th, 2009The 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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How Much Sugar In Your Halloween Stash? – 1123th Edition
Thursday, October 29th, 2009Nobody 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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Big Athletes Face Health Risks – 1110th Edition
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009Some pro athletes show risk factors for disease despite the extreme exercise their jobs require.
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Flu Vaccine Outlook Improving, CDC Says – 1111th Edition
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009More than 22 million doses of swine flu vaccine are available now, and most Americans should soon find it easier to get their dose, U.S. health officials said Tuesday.
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Blood Donations May Lower Heart Risks – 1112th Edition
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009Giving a pint of your blood can help save several lives. It also might save your own.
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Ohio Can’t Find Doctors To Aid Executions – 1109th Edition
Tuesday, October 27th, 2009Ohio was on track this year to execute a record number of inmates. One botched execution and several lawsuits later, the death penalty is temporarily on hold.
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Women’s Heart Attack Gap? Just A Myth – 1106th Edition
Monday, October 26th, 2009Many people think that women and men have different symptoms of heart attack. But a new study says it’s just a myth.
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Ohio Can’t Find Doctors To Offer Execution Advice – 1107th Edition
Monday, October 26th, 2009Ohio was on track this year to execute a record number of inmates. One botched execution and several lawsuits later, the death penalty is temporarily on hold.
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