The Obama administration said Wednesday it will pump more than $130 million into a Montana town where asbestos contamination has been blamed for more than 200 deaths.
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EPA Declares Health Emergency In Montana Town – 425th Edition
June 18th, 2009Menopause Hurts Women’s Ability To Learn – 424th Edition
June 18th, 2009As a woman experiences her final menstrual periods, her brain can’t pick up new information as well, a study says.
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Cost A Major Issue As Senate Starts Health Care – 423th Edition
June 18th, 2009Senate Democrats on Wednesday took the first major step toward a sweeping overhaul of the health care system in over a decade, pushing legislation despite strenuous GOP opposition and uncertainty about its provisions and costs.
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Zicam Can Cause Loss Of Smell, FDA Says – 422th Edition
June 18th, 2009The zinc in nasal sprays and gels meant to treat colds can damage nerves and make it hard to smell, the government says. The maker of Zicam disagrees.
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Light Popcorn Makes Great Snack On Diet – 421th Edition
June 15th, 2009Popcorn is a tasty treat, and it fills you up so you don’t crave other foods. But do non-fatty, “light” versions from the microwave really taste great?
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Porn Industry Worries About HIV Case – 420th Edition
June 15th, 2009Health officials look into the latest HIV case reported in California’s multibillion-dollar porn industry.
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Obama Puts $1T Price Tag On Health Reform – 419th Edition
June 15th, 2009President Barack Obama bluntly told doctors Monday he opposes their highest legislative priority — limiting malpractice awards — and got a smattering of boos from an audience he was here to court for his health care overhaul plan.
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Friend Says Boy Responding To Forced Chemotherapy – 418th Edition
June 15th, 2009X-rays show the tumor in the chest of a 13-year-old boy who resisted treatment has shrunk significantly after two courses of court-ordered chemotherapy, a family spokesman said Monday.
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UK Reports Its First Swine Flu Death – 417th Edition
June 14th, 2009Officials say a person has died of swine flu at a hospital in Scotland in the first death from the illness reported in Britain.
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Health Care Debate Could Derail Over Gov’t Plan – 416th Edition
June 13th, 2009President Barack Obama’s push for reforming America’s health care system is stuck in a partisan mess.
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