Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

CDC: H1N1 Less Widespread, Down To 32 States – 1281th Edition

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Swine flu infections seem to be dropping, but the number of children who died with the illness rose by about 30, according to a government report released Monday.
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CBO: Health Bill Would Reduce Premiums – 1282th Edition

Tuesday, December 1st, 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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Good Sandwiches Don’t Need Peanuts – 1283th Edition

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

If you can’t eat peanuts, you can use sunflower butter, soy butter or cashew butter to make a tasty meal.
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Employers Play Dr. Mom To Limit Swine Flu Impact – 1273th Edition

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Big businesses are spending serious time and money trying to limit the swine flu pandemic’s impact on operations, from bankrolling video on good hygiene to training employees to cover for co-workers with critical jobs.
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Turbulence Ahead: Senate Opens Health Care Debate – 1274th Edition

Monday, November 30th, 2009

The 60 votes aren’t there any more.
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Calculate Your Calories This Holiday Season – 1272th Edition

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Just how many calories are you consuming this holiday season? Use this interactive calculator to find out.
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Fight Global Warming, Reduce Diseases? – 1268th Edition

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Cutting global warming pollution would not only make the planet healthier, it would make people healthier too, new research suggests.
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CDC Warns Holiday Could Bring More Swine Flu – 1269th Edition

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Just as the swine flu pandemic seems to be waning around the country, some health officials are worried that holiday gatherings could lead to more infections.
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People In Pain Fall More Often, Study Says – 1270th Edition

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Older people who have pain in their joints are more likely to fall, which can lead to serious injuries or death, a study finds.
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CDC: Swine Flu Vaccine Safe; No Big Problems Seen – 1271th Edition

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

U.S. health officials say there’s no evidence that the swine flu vaccine is causing any serious side effects.
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