Archive for the ‘Health’ Category

AP Sources: AARP To Back Dem Health Bill – 1167th Edition

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

AARP will endorse sweeping health care overhaul legislation headed for a history-making floor vote, officials tell The Associated Press.
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FDA Plan Seeks To Curb Accidental Overdoses – 1168th Edition

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

The Food and Drug Administration is launching a program to try and prevent millions of accidental drug overdoses that occur each year.
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Do Fast-Food Nuggets Beat Frozen? – 1165th Edition

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Chicken nuggets are perfect for little tykes, and adults indulge sometimes. But are they better from the drive through or from your freezer?
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Eyebrow Waxing Can Spread Herpes – 1157th Edition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

A treatment some women use for a polished, clean and professional look can also spread herpes, health officials say.
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Low Cholesterol May Fight Prostate Cancer – 1158th Edition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Men with the lowest cholesterol are less likely to get aggressive prostate cancer, studies find.
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University Teaches People To Grow Pot – 1159th Edition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

A new school hopes to teach people who need medical marijuana how to grow it and use it.
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Eating Fast Can Mean Overeating – 1160th Edition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Tests with bowls of ice cream show that those who eat more slowly feel more full, so they’re less likely to eat too much.
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House Dems Clear Way For Health Care Vote – 1161th Edition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

House Democrats clear the way for a pivotal floor vote on health care overhaul as early as the weekend.
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FDA Plan Seeks To Curb Accidental Overdoses – 1162th Edition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

The Food and Drug Administration is launching a program to try and prevent millions of accidental drug overdoses that occur each year.
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Sources: Obama Plans Trip To Capitol On Friday – 1163th Edition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

President Barack Obama intends to visit the Capitol on Friday to meet with House Democrats and make a final pitch for health care legislation scheduled for a weekend vote, according to congressional officials.
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