Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

Swine Flu Cases In Calif. Worry Health Officials – 101th Edition

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Health officials alert doctors to a unique type of swine flu diagnosed in two California children.
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Miscarriage Faked With Animal Tissue, Cops Say – 102th Edition

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Deputies said a woman in South Florida has faked a miscarriage using what authorities described only as animal tissue.
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Walnuts Fight Breast Cancer, Report Says – 103th Edition

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Snacking on nuts could slow the growth of tumors, a study on mice finds.
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Scare Leads To Pepper, Curry Recall – 91th Edition

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

The state of California recals pepper and curry sold under the “Natural and Delicious” label because of salmonella fears.
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13-Inch Surgical Tool Left In Abdomen – 92th Edition

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

A hospital remains under probation after problems with how patients are treated.
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Transplant Patient Loses New Hand – 93th Edition

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

David Armstrong got a new hand last year. But doctors have to remove it.
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Dietitians Fight Against Health Myths – 94th Edition

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

People with diabetes can never have sugar or sweets, right? If you think that, you’re buying into a myth, experts say.
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Can Diabetes Patients Ever Be ‘Cured’? – 86th Edition

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

People who change their diet and lifestyle can get their blood pressure under control. Doctors aren’t sure if that counts as beating diabetes.
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Some May Have Harder Time Resisting Bad Foods – 87th Edition

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

In his new book, the former chief of the Food and Drug Administration says some people really do have a harder time resisting bad foods.
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Pot Advocates Across US Celebrate High Holiday – 88th Edition

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

Pot advocates mark Cannabis Day holding fundraisers for medical marijuana clubs and planning their next steps to legalize the herb for medicinal use.
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