The U.S. ranks near the bottom in life expectancy among wealthy nations despite spending more than double per person on health care, an economic group says.
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US No. 1 In Health Spending, But Results Lag – 1330th Edition
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009Reid: ‘Broad Agreement’ Reached On Health Bill – 1331th Edition
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009After agreeing tentatively to jettison a key liberal priority — a full-blown government-run insurance option — Democrats say they are getting close to pushing President Barack Obama’s health care bill through the Senate.
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Watered-Down ‘Public Plan’ Emerges In Senate – 1316th Edition
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009They may still call it a “public plan,” but private insurers — not the government — would offer coverage under a compromise Democrats are considering to win Senate passage of President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.
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CDC: Swine Flu Is Widespread Only In 25 States – 1317th Edition
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Swine flu infections continue to wane, just as vaccine is becoming plentiful enough that some communities are allowing everyone to get it, not just those in priority groups.
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EPA Finding: Greenhouse Gases Harm Humans – 1318th Edition
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009The Obama administration took a major step Monday toward imposing the first federal limits on climate-changing pollution from cars, power plants and factories.
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Experts: Colon Cancer Deaths Could Make Big Drop – 1319th Edition
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Colon cancer deaths could drop dramatically in the next decade because of better screening and treatment, according to an optimistic new prediction by top researchers.
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CDC: Pet Frogs Source Of Salmonella Outbreak – 1320th Edition
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Pet frogs are being blamed for a national salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 48 people.
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Coffee May Fight Prostate Cancer – 1321th Edition
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Men who drink the most coffee are 60 percent less likely to get aggressive prostate cancer than those who don’t drink any, study finds.
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Bryant Gumbel Says He’s Had Cancer Surgery – 1322th Edition
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Bryant Gumbel shocked a television audience with the news that he’s recovering from cancer surgery and treatment. The former “Today” show anchor, 61, said a malignant tumor and part of his lung were removed two months ago. He revealed his condition to Kelly Ripa while subbing for Regis Philbin on Tuesday’s edition of “Live With Regis and Kelly.” (Philbin recently had hip replacement surgery.)
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US No. 1 In Health Spending, But Results Lag – 1323th Edition
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009The U.S. ranks near the bottom in life expectancy among wealthy nations despite spending more than double per person on health care, an economic group says.
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