Posts Tagged ‘Health’

Study: 1918 Flu Survivors Seem Immune To Swine Flu – 534th Edition

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

The way swine flu multiplies in the respiratory system is more severe than ordinary winter flu, a new study in animals finds.
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Shriners Could Downgrade Some Hospitals – 527th Edition

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

The Shriners will continue treating children in all 22 cities where they operate hospitals, but some of the facilities may be downgraded to outpatient surgical centers and the sale or lease of real estate will be explored, the nonprofit’s new CEO said Thursday.
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Is It Easy To Buy Glasses Online And Save? – 528th Edition

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

If your glasses are out of style or out of focus, you may wait to replace them because of the cost. But online shopping may be able to save you hundreds of dollars.
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Obesity A Risk Factor In Swine Flu? – 529th Edition

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

Some swine flu cases in Michigan are raising questions about obesity’s role in why some people with infections become seriously ill.
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US To Spend Another $1B To Fight Swine Flu – 530th Edition

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

The United States is ready to announce another $1 billion in orders for swine flu vaccinations.
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Shriners Could Downgrade Some Hospitals – 524th Edition

Friday, July 10th, 2009

The Shriners will continue treating children in all 22 cities where they operate hospitals, but some of the facilities may be downgraded to outpatient surgical centers and the sale or lease of real estate will be explored, the nonprofit’s new CEO said Thursday.
By fox5vegas.com

Is It Easy To Buy Glasses Online And Save? – 525th Edition

Friday, July 10th, 2009

If your glasses are out of style or out of focus, you may wait to replace them because of the cost. But online shopping may be able to save you hundreds of dollars.
By fox5vegas.com

Study: 1 In 3 Breast Cancer Patients Overtreated – 526th Edition

Friday, July 10th, 2009

One in three breast cancer patients identified in public screening programs may be treated unnecessarily, a new study says.
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WHO OKs Cervical Cancer Vaccine Cervarix – 519th Edition

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

The World Health Organization approves a cervical cancer vaccine made by GlaxoSmithKline.
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Abortion Pill Used In Fourth Of US Abortions – 520th Edition

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

Roughly a quarter of American women getting early abortions last year did so with drugs rather than surgery, statistics show.
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