Posts Tagged ‘Health’

US Health Care Tab Would Grow Under Overhaul – 1082th Edition

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

The nation’s health care tab would increase even more under legislation in the House, according to a new government report.
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Woman Lets Cameras Follow Breast Lump Tests – 1083th Edition

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Follow along as a young woman visits doctors for tests on a painful and scary spot in her breast.
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FDA Cracking Down On Inaccurate Food Labels – 1074th Edition

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

The Food and Drug Administration issues a letter to companies that says the agency will begin cracking down on inaccurate food labeling.
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Which Organic Foods Are Worth The Switch? – 1075th Edition

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

You want the good feeling of eating organic foods, but don’t like the bigger grocery bills. Switching just a few foods can help you avoid some of the benefits.
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Calif. Nurses Threaten Swine Flu Strike – 1073th Edition

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

A California nurses’ union has threatened a one-day strike at 34 hospitals, accusing the providers of poor swine flu preparedness.
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Report: School Lunch Standards Lacking – 1068th Edition

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

A new report says federal standards for school lunches are lacking, but not in calories.
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Full Results Show AIDS Vaccine Is Of Modest Help – 1069th Edition

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Fresh results from the world’s first successful test of an experimental AIDS vaccine confirm that it is only marginally effective.
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Underweight Girl Denied Insurance Coverage – 1070th Edition

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

A family says their 2-year old daughter has been denied health insurance coverage because she’s too little.
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Baby Food Recalled, May Be Botulism-Tainted – 1071th Edition

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Plum Organics is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.
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1 In 3 Americans Fear Losing Health Care – 1072th Edition

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Americans are more worried than ever about losing their current health care, and those who fear more problems with reform outweigh those who expect benefits.
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