NFL To Ask Its Players To Donate Brains For Study – 1396th Edition

December 21st, 2009

The NFL is partnering with Boston University brain researchers who have been critical of the league’s stance on concussions, The Associated Press learned Sunday.
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CDC Says 1 In 110 Kids Is Autistic – 1395th Edition

December 21st, 2009

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in 110 children is autistic.
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Lead Testing Enforcement For Toys Delayed – 1394th Edition

December 21st, 2009

Makers of toys and other children’s products win a reprieve from legislation passed more than a year ago after a holiday season marred by scores of lead-tainted toy recalls.
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Democrats Seek To Seal Health Care Overhaul – 1393th Edition

December 20th, 2009

Outnumbered Republicans are pledging to delay passage of historic health care legislation as long as possible after jubilant Democrats locked in Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson as the 60th and decisive vote.
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NFL To Ask Players To Donate Brains For Study – 1392th Edition

December 20th, 2009

The NFL is partnering with Boston University brain researchers who have been critical of the league’s stance on concussions, The Associated Press has learned.
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CDC Says 1 In 110 Kids Is Autistic – 1391th Edition

December 20th, 2009

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in 110 children is autistic.
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Lead Testing Enforcement For Toys Delayed – 1390th Edition

December 20th, 2009

Makers of toys and other children’s products win a reprieve from legislation passed more than a year ago after a holiday season marred by scores of lead-tainted toy recalls.
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Needles Successfully Extracted From Brazil Boy – 1389th Edition

December 20th, 2009

Surgeons on Friday successfully removed four sewing needles from the lung and near the heart of a Brazilian toddler, allegedly plunged into him by his stepfather during a monthlong series of bizarre rituals.
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FDA Warns Docs Over Tainted Hypertension Drug – 1388th Edition

December 20th, 2009

Federal health regulators are warning doctors about 11 recalled lots of an intravenous hypertension drug made by the Medicines Co. that are contaminated with bits of steel.
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More Vaccine Has US Urging H1N1 Shots For All – 1387th Edition

December 20th, 2009

A flu shot for the holidays?
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