New York Times
After all the fuss, public health plan covers fewThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — What's all the fuss about? After all the noise over Democrats' push for a government insurance plan to compete with private carriers, coverage numbers are finally in: Two percent. That's the estimated share of Americans younger than 65 …Congress' bills ignore [...]
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Flu Vaccine Benefits Moms and BabiesABC NewsFor pregnant women, an influenza vaccination leads to bigger babies and infants who are less likely to get the flu, according to three studies presented here. For pregnant women, an influenza vaccination leads to bigger babies and …Flu Shot in Pregnancy Protects BabyU.S. News & World ReportFlu Vaccine [...]
New York Daily News
UN urges nations to lift HIV travel banAFPUNITED NATIONS — UN chief Ban Ki-moon hailed US President Barack Obama's removal of a decades-old travel ban on HIV-positive visitors, and urged other countries to do the same. "I congratulate President Obama on announcing the removal of the travel …Obama lifts HIV travel ban [...]
ABC News
Seniors among least likely to contract H1N1 virusChicago TribuneClarifying who is on the high-risk list, when to get shots and how effective they are — the questions continue to pour in from readers trying to sort through the complexities of the H1N1 flu virus and vaccine. …Roll Up Your Sleeve, PleaseNew York TimesAs H1N1 [...]
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Thousands take "Strides against Breast Cancer"WLBT-TVEntertainment News from AP JACKSON, MS (WLBT) – Orange and black are the colors of Halloween. So why were folks at the State Capitol wearing pink Saturday? They were out in the battle against breast cancer, of course! The "Strides against Breast …Hallmark Health celebrates Breast Cancer [...]
CBC.ca
For troops, candy buyback 'saves lives'Boston HeraldSeveral local dentists have a trick up their sleeve, buying Halloween candy from children in order to treat soldiers overseas to the sweet loot. More than 1000 dentists nationwide are offering kids $1 per pound for the goodies, …Beware of fang decay, trick-or-treatersHouston ChronicleHow about sending candy to troopsSt. [...]
Cuba’s former leader Fidel Castro blames the growth of swine flu on the increased numbers of US visitors on the island.
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Man dies after Cape Cod Hospital altercationBoston HeraldBy Cape Cod Times Staff / Cape Cod Times HYANNIS – The state Department of Public Health and the Barnstable police are investigating an altercation between a patient and Cape Cod Hospital employees that led to the patient's death last week. …Patient dies after struggle with employeesBoston GlobePolice [...]
Times Online
Dennis Hopper to get treatment for cancerPhiladelphia InquirerDennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is seeking treatment at the University of Southern California, his manager Sam Maydew announced yesterday. "We're hoping for the best," Maydew said. …Dennis Hopper diagnosed with prostate cancerFood ConsumerActor Dennis Hopper diagnosed with prostate cancerCNNActor Dennis Hopper Has [...]
The majority of women at high risk of having a fracture are not getting the recommended bone treatment, say researchers.
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