Posts Tagged ‘Health’

AP Sources: AARP To Back Dem Health Bill – 1167th Edition

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

AARP will endorse sweeping health care overhaul legislation headed for a history-making floor vote, officials tell The Associated Press.
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FDA Plan Seeks To Curb Accidental Overdoses – 1168th Edition

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

The Food and Drug Administration is launching a program to try and prevent millions of accidental drug overdoses that occur each year.
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Do Fast-Food Nuggets Beat Frozen? – 1165th Edition

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Chicken nuggets are perfect for little tykes, and adults indulge sometimes. But are they better from the drive through or from your freezer?
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Sources: Obama Plans Trip To Capitol On Friday – 1163th Edition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

President Barack Obama intends to visit the Capitol on Friday to meet with House Democrats and make a final pitch for health care legislation scheduled for a weekend vote, according to congressional officials.
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Eat Often To Lose Weight? – 1164th Edition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

A new diet says that you should eat every three hours if you want to cut fat.
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House GOP Pens 230-Page Health Bill Draft – 1154th Edition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

After months spent criticizing Democrats’ health overhaul plans, House Republicans have produced a draft proposal of their own.
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White House: No Flu Vaccine For Gitmo Detainees – 1155th Edition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

The White House says detainees at Guantanamo Bay are not yet receiving vaccinations against the swine flu.
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Hot Tubs Hurt 6,600 People Each Year – 1156th Edition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

A hot tub or spa can be nice and relaxing. But a study finds that more people are getting hurt in them.
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Eyebrow Waxing Can Spread Herpes – 1157th Edition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

A treatment some women use for a polished, clean and professional look can also spread herpes, health officials say.
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Low Cholesterol May Fight Prostate Cancer – 1158th Edition

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Men with the lowest cholesterol are less likely to get aggressive prostate cancer, studies find.
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