Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

Woman With Wrong Embryo Unsure Of Blame – 928th Edition

Friday, September 25th, 2009

An Ohio woman who is carrying another woman’s baby because of a fertility clinic error says she’s still not sure where to place the blame.
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NJ Woman Celebrates 100th B-Day — At Work – 929th Edition

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Astrid Thoenig got dressed, went to work and sat at her desk smiling Thursday as she slid her finger gently under the envelope flap of yet another identical birthday card. They don’t make that many that say “Happy 100th.”
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Quick, Easy Meals Can Fill Frantic Nights – 930th Edition

Friday, September 25th, 2009

When you think about hitting the drive-through, think about your pantry. You probably have the ingredients for a fast, tasty meal.
By fox5vegas.com

Surgeons Remove 21-Pound Tumor From Dog – 918th Edition

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

A Labrador retriever had the largest tumor veterinarians at a hospital had ever seen.
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Low Price, High Power Raise Heroin Deaths – 919th Edition

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

A lethal combination of rock bottom prices and high availability leads to an increase in heroin-related deaths.
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Ohio Couple Giving Up Baby After Clinic Mix-Up – 920th Edition

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Carolyn Savage didn’t know what to think, what to say, where to look as the ultrasound wand glided over her belly. It was supposed to be her baby inside. Not someone else’s.
By fox5vegas.com

Shortage Of Kids’ H1N1 Medicine Reported – 921th Edition

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

The maker of Tamiflu says there’s a shortage of the children’s version of the drug — the first-line treatment for swine flu and seasonal flu.
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Ban On Flavored Cigs Takes Effect – 922th Edition

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Tobacco companies can no longer make or sell cigarettes that taste like fruit, candy or cloves.
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US Orders More H1N1 Flu Vaccine – 913th Edition

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

U.S. health officials want to have 251 million doses of vaccine for the so-called swine flu.
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Prostate Cancer Treatment May Be Heart Risk – 914th Edition

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

A common treatment for prostate cancer may slightly increase patients’ risk of heart problems, new research says.
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