Posts Tagged ‘Health’

Flu Overhyped? Some Say Officials ‘Cried Swine’ – 224th Edition

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Did government health officials “cry swine” when they sounded the alarm on what looked like a threatening new flu?
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Expert Warns Of Swine Flu-Bird Flu Mix – 225th Edition

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Epidemiologists worry that bird flu’s high mortality rate and swine flu’s rapid spread could make for an extremely dangerous flu hybrid.
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Farrah Fawcett To Take Cancer Battle To TV – 215th Edition

Friday, May 8th, 2009

A two-hour show will take a look at how the star of the original “Charlie’s Angels” deals with a medical fight.
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Rare Raccoon Roundworm Blinds Teen In 1 Eye – 204th Edition

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

A disease transmitted in racooon feces shows up in New York, injuring a teen and damaging an infant’s brain.
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French Excel At Eating, Sleeping, Study Says – 205th Edition

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

The French live up to their image as lovers of food and leisure, spending more time at the table and in bed than many other nations.
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Flu Outbreak Could Shine Light On Uninsured – 206th Edition

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Swine flu could shine a glaring light on the best and worst about American-style health care.
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Hospital Attempts Double Hand Transplant – 207th Edition

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

The first U.S. double hand transplant is taking place at a Pittsburgh hospital.
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Baby Dies Of Eczema; Homeopaths Blamed – 208th Edition

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

The parents of a baby who died should have known to take her to a hospital, an Australian prosecutor says.
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Texas Confirms First Resident Death From Flu – 209th Edition

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

State health officials confirm the first death of a Texas resident with swine flu.
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Birth Control May Slow Muscle Development – 210th Edition

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

Women trying to get stronger may get more muscle if they do not take oral contraceptives.
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