Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

Breastfeeding May Protect Mom From Disease – 1305th Edition

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Women who nurse their babies are less likely to develop metabolic syndrome, a study finds.
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Dog Helps Hospital Patients With Therapy – 1306th Edition

Friday, December 4th, 2009

A 2-year-old golden retriever named Liz gives help, hugs and encouragement to patients at a Florida.
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CDC Warns Of Fake Swine Flu E-Mails – 1307th Edition

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Health officials are warning the public about fake e-mails inviting people to sign up for swine flu vaccine registrations.
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Classic Freezer Snacks Remain Tasty Treats – 1308th Edition

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Bagel bites and pizza rolls fuel many teenagers. How do they fare with adult tastes?
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Breast Ultrasound May Help High-Risk Women – 1301th Edition

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Recent debate has focused on when the average woman needs to be screened for breast cancer. But high-risk women may benefit from other types of testing.
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Overweight Kids Face More Back Problems – 1302th Edition

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Children with a higher BMI show more problems with their spines.
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Senate Casts 1st Votes To Overhaul Health Care – 1303th Edition

Friday, December 4th, 2009

The Senate cast its first votes on remaking the nation’s health care system Thursday, approving an amendment to safeguard coverage of mammograms and preventive screening tests for women under a revamped system.
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Loneliness Can Be Contagious, Study Says – 1300th Edition

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

People who feel isolated tend to make others feel bad as well, researchers find.
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CBO: Health Bill Would Reduce Premiums – 1293th Edition

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Congressional budget experts say the health care bill on the Senate floor would lower the average price of insurance premiums if it passes, although millions would face higher costs.
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Beauty Queen Dies After Surgery On Buttocks – 1294th Edition

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

A 38-year-old former Miss Argentina has died from complications after undergoing cosmetic surgery on her buttocks.
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