Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

Gorilla Undergoes Risky Eye Surgery – 975th Edition

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Surgeons perform eye surgery on a female gorilla at Miami Metrozoo on Friday.
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How Health Overhaul Could Change Medicare – 976th Edition

Monday, October 5th, 2009

The congressional plans for health care overhaul could mean a major restructuring of Medicare.
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Medical Premiums Could Still Be A ‘Heavy Lift’ – 977th Edition

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Many middle-class Americans would still struggle to pay for health insurance despite efforts by President Barack Obama and Democrats to make coverage more affordable.
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13 Million Babies Worldwide Born Premature – 978th Edition

Monday, October 5th, 2009

A new report says nearly one in 10 of the world’s babies is born premature, and about 1 million infants die each year as a result.
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Studies: Autism Rates Higher Than Thought – 979th Edition

Monday, October 5th, 2009

A pair of new studies indicate that about 1 in 100 children have autism disorders.
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Swine Flu Vaccine Arrives In Small Doses – 980th Edition

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Swine flu vaccinations begin this week after months of preparations and promises, but initial shipments to states will be small.
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Suppliers Face Winter Flu Vaccine Delays, Cutbacks – 970th Edition

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Waiting for the swine flu vaccine? Well, you might have to wait a bit longer for a seasonal flu shot, too.
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Most Babies Born Today Will Live To 100 – 971th Edition

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Most babies born in rich countries this century will eventually make it to their 100th birthday, new research says.
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Mom’s Smoking May Raise Psychosis Risk – 966th Edition

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy are more likely to have hallucinations and delusions, a study finds.
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Gorilla Undergoes Risky Eye Surgery – 967th Edition

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Surgeons perform eye surgery on a female gorilla at Miami Metrozoo on Friday.
By fox5vegas.com