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Toxic cloud passes; residents allowed home 12 October 2008, 7:07 am
A leak at a western Pennsylvania chemical plant formed a toxic cloud on Saturday. Some residents fled their homes while others huddled indoors with windows shut, authorities said. Officials said three people were taken to area hospitals.
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Bush: 'Lot of work to do' before leaving office 12 October 2008, 6:15 am
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U.S. space tourist blasts off in Russian rocket 12 October 2008, 5:54 am
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India's Christians celebrate first woman saint 12 October 2008, 5:30 am
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Australia to guarantee bank deposits 12 October 2008, 2:58 am
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said Sunday that his government will guarantee all deposits in the country's banks and financial institutions for the next three years.
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Afghan battles kill more than 100 militants 12 October 2008, 2:44 am
Two separate battles that militants fought with Afghan and NATO troops in southern Afghanistan over the weekend left at least 100 insurgents dead, authorities said Sunday.
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McCain calls Democrat's words 'shocking' 11 October 2008, 10:30 pm
Sen. John McCain called a statement by a Georgia congressman Saturday, which compared the feeling at recent Republican rallies to those of segregationist George Wallace, "a brazen and baseless attack."
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World leaders vow to resolve crisis 11 October 2008, 8:04 pm
President Bush on Saturday once again tried to reassure a nervous public that world leaders were working together to address what is unfolding as the worst global financial crisis since the Great Depression, CNNMoney reports. It's vital that countries don't undermine others, Bush told world finance ministers.
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Lisa Marie Presley gives birth to twin girls 11 October 2008, 4:38 pm
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Palin heightens rhetoric on abortion 11 October 2008, 4:23 pm
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin charged into the culture wars Saturday in Pennsylvania, painting Sen. Barack Obama as a radical on abortion rights. He "hopes that you won't notice how absolutely radical his idea is on this until it's too late," she said.
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IMF warns of global financial meltdown 12 October 2008, 7:21 am
The International Monetary Fund warned Saturday that debt-ridden banks were pushing the global financial system to the brink of meltdown and rich nations had so far failed to restore confidence....
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U.K. set to unveil bailout plans 12 October 2008, 7:13 am
Major British banks likely to announce plans to recapitalize on Monday, a person familiar with the matter said, a move that could see the government take multi-billion pound stakes in several....
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Bush faces tough issues in last 100 days 12 October 2008, 5:50 am
So how will it end? President George W. Bush is down to his final 100 days in office as of Sunday. Don't expect a quiet fade into the Texas night....
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U.S. space tourist blasts off 12 October 2008, 5:42 am
Two Americans and a Russian were on their way to the international space station on Sunday morning....
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Issue of race creeps into campaign 12 October 2008, 4:56 am
In the first presidential campaign involving an African American major party nominee, the candidates have agreed on they would rather not dwell on race. Their allies have other ideas....
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Obama relies heavily on ground effort 12 October 2008, 3:59 am
Obama is looking to avoid the Dems' 04 defeat by borrowing from the GOP playbook and relying on local volunteers, identifying persuadable independents and focusing on exurban and rural areas....
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Official: More than 100 Taliban killed 12 October 2008, 1:44 am
More than 100 Taliban militants were killed in clashes in the south of the country, an Afghan official said on Sunday....
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Rays work late into night, get even with Red Sox 12 October 2008, 1:41 am
After teams combine for 7 HRs, sac fly wins it for Tampa Bay in 11th; ALCS tied 1-1...
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Are those lobsters in your pants or ... 12 October 2008, 12:17 am
A San Diego man who was allegedly poaching lobsters was caught with six of the creatures stuffed down his pants....
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No. 17 Okla. St. trips up Daniel, No. 3 Missouri 12 October 2008, 12:08 am
Unbeaten Cowboys pick off Heisman contender 3 times in 28-23 upset...
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AIDS vaccine focus shifts after disappointments 12 October 2008, 7:19 am
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A global AIDS vaccine conference this week will seek fresh strategies against the HIV virus, with experts weighing the value of basic laboratory research against large-scale human clinical trials after a string of disappointments.
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Europe readies action plan to avert global crisis 12 October 2008, 6:30 am
PARIS/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - European leaders hoped to agree on a detailed plan in Paris on Sunday to prevent market panic and stave off what the International Monetary Fund warned could be a global financial meltdown.
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UK banks set to unveil bailout plans: source 12 October 2008, 6:10 am
LONDON (Reuters) - Major British banks are likely to announce their plans to recapitalize early on Monday, a person familiar with the matter said, a move which could see the government take multi-billion pound stakes in several lenders.
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EU leaders to study crisis plan in Paris 12 October 2008, 6:09 am
PARIS (Reuters) - Leaders of euro zone countries hold an emergency meeting in Paris on Sunday hoping to agree on specific, pan-European measures to prevent market panic from triggering the most severe global downturn in decades.
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Russia's Medvedev test fires long-range missile 12 October 2008, 5:29 am
PLESETSK COSMODROME, Russia (Reuters) - President Dmitry Medvedev oversaw the test firing of an intercontinental Topol missile on Sunday and vowed to commission new generation weapons for Russia's armed forces.
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U.S. space tourist blasts off in Russian rocket 12 October 2008, 4:17 am
BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan (Reuters) - U.S. video game magnate Richard Garriott blasted off into space aboard a Russian rocket on Sunday watched by his father, a NASA astronaut who went into space at the height of the Cold War.
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Prayers, candles to remember Bali bomb victims 12 October 2008, 3:59 am
DENPASAR, Indonesia (Reuters) - Survivors and relatives of the victims of the 2002 Bali nightclub bombings said prayers and lit candles on Sunday during a small, private ceremony to remember the sixth anniversary of the deadly attacks.
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North Korea to resume disablement after nuclear deal 12 October 2008, 3:39 am
SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said on Sunday it would resume taking apart its plutonium-producing nuclear plant and allow in inspectors in response to a U.S. decision to remove it from a terrorism blacklist and salvage a faltering nuclear deal.
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Australia guarantees bank deposits to combat crisis 12 October 2008, 3:00 am
CANBERRA/WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Australia and New Zealand gave a blanket guarantee to all bank deposits Sunday in a move likely to raise pressure on other economies to do the same, amid a crisis of confidence in the global financial system.
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Obama opens 6-point lead over McCain 12 October 2008, 12:03 am
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama has opened a 6-point lead over Republican rival John McCain in the U.S. presidential race, according to a Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby poll released on Sunday.
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Baby and Pregnancy
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“Finish Your Plate” Not A Good Dining Policy For Toddlers
When I was younger, I hated being told I couldn't leave the table until I finished my plate. Sometimes, my mother would get frustrated with my lack of appetite, I would be at the dining table staring at my breakfast with lunch already being cooked! Fast-forward to now, ...
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Is Affleck Setting His Own Baby Naming Trend?
You don’t have to follow celebrity news to know that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are expecting another baby. Their first child, Violet Anne Affleck, was born on December 1 2005.
The latest reports online state that Mr. Affleck will avoid the current trend in Hollywood of giving newborns unusual names. ...
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New blood test to detect chromosomal defects
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute announced today that their researchers, together with others at Stanford University have developed a new test that can accurately detect Down Syndrome (or the so-called Trisomy 21) as well as two other chromosomal aberrations that can cause serious birth defects.
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Free drug samples for kids may not be safe!
In countries where the cost of health care is high and the prices of medications a burden, many people are happy to received free drug samples from their health care providers.
A survey in the US which involved 10,295 children and adolescents (age below 18) gives the following information:
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“Pregnancy Pact” School OKs Contraceptives
The School Committee at the Gloucester, Mass. school where 17 teenage girls became pregnant amidst accusations of a "pregnancy pact" voted yesterday to allow the school's health clinic to distribute contraceptives.
The school's previous policy was to not provide contraceptive to it's students. While other schools have a similar policy to ...
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Too much sugar in kids’ breakfast cereals
Have you ever looked at the sugar content of your children's favorite cereal? According to a recent study, only 4 out of 25 popular kids' cereals were rated very good, based on sugar content. The 4 are Kix, Honey Nut Cheerios, Cheerios, and Life, with Cheerios topping the ...
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New Cold Medicine Guidelines
Cold season is upon us! Perhaps this is why the FDA has just released new guidelines for cold medicine usage. New guidelines suggest that parents should not give cold medicine to their children who are under 4 years of age.
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It’s Flu Season
It seems like just yesterday we were spending lazy summer days at the beach or park. But a quick step outside reveals that fall has arrived in many parts of the United States, and with it comes flu season. Flu season, that coughing – aching – sick time of year, ...
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Something Not Right? Complain.
I'm not the kind of person who looks for things that are wrong with the merchandise I buy or the services I pay for, but I'm also not the kind of person who ignores things that are blatantly wrong. After all, when you have young children you're probably already ...
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Political T-Shirts for Babies?
What do you think about political shirts for babies? I've seen "Weepublicans" shirts for John McCain, and "Mama for Obama" shirts, onesies and bibs for newborns, babies and toddlers.
Do you think they are cute, or inappropriate for babies? After all, babies don't have political opinions (yet) and most of us ...
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Baby clothes that support breast cancer research
As noted in an earlier post, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. You can help support breast cancer research and pick up some adorable baby clothes all at the same time.
"For the month of October, Hatley will be donating 20% off all website sales to then John Wayne Cancer Institute Breast ......
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Hip and huge diaper tote
I love this Diaper Tote at Modern Tots. It's nice a big to hold all sorts of goodies, plus it's oh so pretty.
This easy to organize diaper tote comes in coated canvas, and four yummy design flavors. There's a handy outside sling pocket for a blanket, coat, umbrella, or ......
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Angelina Jolie breastfeeding photo graces magazine cover
Yup, it's official, just when you thought no one could offer anything new on Angelina Jolie and her baby brood, W Magazine's November issue is supposedly featuring a breastfeeding Jolie on the cover.
Personally, as you may have noticed, I'm not so into celebrity baby news. I prefer mama news, mama ......
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It’s almost flu season
I've had some nasty little flu all week. Technically, I don't think it's flu season yet, which makes me being sick seem slightly unfair.
Still, I've been freezing, tired, achy, and stuffed up, and I'm not the only one, so it would seem sick season, possibly flu season is upon us. ......
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Baby milestone - eye contact
Your baby will hit cool new milestones all year, but usually, eye contact will be the first major one you notice.
Somewhere between six and eight weeks is when most babies make eye contact for the first time. Eye contact may seem like a small milestone, but it shows that your ......
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Your vegetarian baby
When my son was born I hadn't eaten meat in about 7 or 8 years, so I was pretty sure he'd be a vegetarian. I wasn't up for changing my entire life. But is a vegetarian diet healthy for a baby - or do they need meat?
Your baby can be ......
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Random baby names of the week
I was considering doing a fall baby name post instead of random names, but you know, there just aren't that many autumn-specific baby names around. So, random it is...
Baby girl name: Wendy; a name invented by the children's novelist, James Barrie, by his child friend Margaret. The name gained widespread ......
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Get out the camera for autumn baby pictures
Autumn is the perfect time to get some fabulous shots of your baby. It's not too bright anymore (like summer) but it's not too chilly to get outside either.
Benefits of great autumn baby photos are many. Nature is turning all sorts of wonderful shades of orange, yellow, and red; sunsets ......
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Baby Halloween costume of the day: down on the farm
Halloween is coming up sooner than you think. Does your baby have the perfect costume yet? Here are two ideas from One Step Ahead...
Baa Baa Baby Lamb Costume
Scarecrow Costume
One Step Ahead has plenty of great baby Halloween costumes - see them all.
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Best diaper changing table ever
The Ubi is so drool worthy, you'll hardly believe it's for changing icky old diapers on.
The Ubi Modern Changing Table is beautiful, functional, and comes in a brilliant array of colors and designs. This deluxe table is made of bent wood, meets US changing table safety standards, and features top ......
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A Healthy Pregnancy Diet 27 May 2008, 10:36 pm
By eating healthy and getting enough exercise, you can gain just the right amount of weight and enjoy the pregnancy....
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How to Choose an Obstetrician 27 May 2008, 7:48 am
It's worth spending sometime researching which obstetrician best fits your needs....
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Making A Birth Plan 27 May 2008, 7:00 am
Every labor and delivery is different. For each birth you need a birth plan that is specific to your needs for the birth of your child. ...
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Childbirth Classes, Educating Yourself on Childbirth Education 27 May 2008, 6:26 am
Whether you plan to use medication or have a natural birth, childbirth classes will give you the information you need to make an informed decision on every aspect of your pregnancy and birth....
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Make a Pregnancy Scrapbook 30 October 2007, 1:11 am
A pregnancy scrapbook is a very personal way to preserve memories of a pregnancy. Not only will you look back on it in future with fond memories, the process of making one can be enjoyable and therapeutic for some mothers....
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Cramping: An Early Pregnancy Symptom 30 October 2007, 12:39 am
Cramping and cramping in early pregnancy is common and its worth knowing what to expect during your pregnancy....
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Constipation In Pregnancy: The Symptoms and Treatment 24 October 2007, 12:04 am
Constipation during pregnancy is annoying, but the symptoms can be relieved with appropriate treatment. You can also help prevent constipation during pregnancy....
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What to know about Having Twins or Multiple Birth Babies 23 October 2007, 11:48 pm
Multiples are a lot of work, but also the baby joy is 'multiplied'. Here's what you need to know, if your having twins or expecting a multiple birth....
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Trying to conceive? Conception tips, symptoms and signs 14 September 2007, 11:34 pm
Will I ever get pregnant? Trying to conceive can become work, hard work, for a couple who want to have a child of their own....
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Beginners guide to breastfeeding your baby 14 September 2007, 12:08 pm
You've decided to breastfeed your baby! Congratulations! Here's some tips on how to go about breastfeeding for new mothers....
Health and Medical
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AIDS vaccine focus shifts after disappointments 12 October 2008, 7:19 am
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A global AIDS vaccine conference this week will seek fresh strategies against the HIV virus, with experts weighing the value of basic laboratory research against large-scale human clinical trials after a string of disappointments.
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37 human anthrax cases in northern Iraq outbreak 12 October 2008, 6:48 am
SULAIMANIYA, Iraq (Reuters) - Thirty-seven people have been infected by anthrax in northern Iraq in the country's first outbreak of the disease since the 1980s, the health minister in the Kurdish autonomous region said Sunday.
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Jolie breast-feeding photo: triumph or trouble? 10 October 2008, 10:49 pm
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A magazine cover photo of Angelina Jolie breast-feeding one of her newborn twins may have turned the superstar actress into a role model for new mothers.
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Cancer common after liver transplantation 10 October 2008, 8:07 pm
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who undergo liver transplantation, particularly children, are at increased risk for developing cancer, Finnish researchers report in the journal Liver Transplantation.
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Obesity increases risk of miscarriage 10 October 2008, 6:25 pm
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Obesity appears to increase the risk of miscarriage, according to a review study appearing in the journal Fertility and Sterility.
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Occupational injuries very common in surgeons 10 October 2008, 4:10 pm
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A survey of more than 350 plastic surgeons indicates that occupational injuries, especially muscle strains, are the norm, not the exception in this profession, according to study findings to be presented next month at the American Society of Plastic Surgery meeting in Chicago.
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Latex hides in unexpected places, experts warn 10 October 2008, 4:07 pm
NEW YORK (Reuter Health) - Inadvertent exposure to latex poses a "serious health risk to millions of Americans," Dr. Donald H. Beezhold, chair of the Latex Allergy Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) warns in a statement issued this month.
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Obesity-cancer link unknown to many women 10 October 2008, 12:43 pm
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many women don't know that obesity increases their risk of several types of cancer, a new survey published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology shows.
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Drug-resistant HIV strains turning up in China 10 October 2008, 4:00 am
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Drug-resistant HIV strains are turning up in parts of China as the virus stretches beyond high-risk groups and gains a stronger foothold in the general population, a leading Chinese AIDS researcher said.
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Quarter of adolescent U.S. girls received HPV vaccine 9 October 2008, 4:44 pm
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A quarter of girls aged 13-17 in the United States received Merck & Co's Gardasil vaccine last year to protect against the human papillomavirus, which causes cervical cancer, the U.S. government said on Thursday.
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Probiotics No Help in Childhood Eczema 10 October 2008, 5:55 pm
New research shows that the use of probiotics to treat eczema in children is not effective and may carry a risk of bowel damage and infection....
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Child Heart Disease Risks on the Rise 10 October 2008, 5:09 pm
The rate of premature heart disease among obese teens is set to triple, and the increasing prevalence of high blood pressure in children is a major culprit, experts warn....
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Hasbro's Nerf Blaster Toy Recalled 10 October 2008, 1:53 pm
A Nerf Blaster toy, manufactured by Hasbro, has been voluntarily recalled because the toy's plunger can pull the user's skin during firing -- causing bruising, cuts, blood blisters, and welts on the face, neck, and chest....
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Nurses' Images in Movies Improving 10 October 2008, 12:21 pm
Fictional nurses in movies are going through an image change, and this time, it's a positive one, a new study shows....
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St. John’s Wort for Major Depression? 10 October 2008, 11:51 am
A new data review shows that St. John’s wort can be as effective as prescription antidepressants for easing symptoms of major depression....
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Texas Has Highest Rate of Uninsured 9 October 2008, 6:09 pm
Health insurance coverage rates are much lower for Hispanics in the U.S. than for African-Americans and whites, new Census Bureau figures confirm....
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FDA Rethinks Spiriva Stroke Warning 9 October 2008, 5:52 pm
The FDA is reconsidering its warning that the lung disease drug Spiriva might up stroke risk. A recent study shows no link between stroke and Spiriva....
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Your 9-Point Health Bailout Package 9 October 2008, 3:40 pm
Experts weigh in with tips on staying healthy amid financial stress in the struggling economy....
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25% of Teen Girls Got HPV Vaccine 9 October 2008, 3:03 pm
25% of teen girls have been vaccinated against sexually transmitted HPV, which causes cervical cancer. It's a good start toward its 90% goal, CDC says....
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FDA OKs TMS Depression Device 8 October 2008, 5:47 pm
The FDA has "cleared" the NeuroStar TMS brain-stimulating device for treating depressed adults for whom 1 antidepressant has failed to work....
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Top Psychiatrist Didn’t Report Drug Makers’ Pay 11 October 2008, 1:01 pm
A series of disclosures on consulting arrangements may force changes in doctors’ relationships with drug makers. ...
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Personal Health: An Autoimmune Disorder, in Camouflage 11 October 2008, 2:09 am
Sjögren’s disease, in which the body attacks its own secretory glands and tissues, is common but hard to detect. ...
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Oklahoma Is Sued Over Required Ultrasounds for Abortions 11 October 2008, 12:48 am
An advocacy group is suing over an Oklahoma law that prohibits a woman from having an abortion unless she first has an ultrasound and the doctor describes to her what the fetus looks like. ...
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Recipes for Health: Red Chard, Potato and White Bean Ragout 10 October 2008, 2:15 pm
This comforting stew makes a hearty meal when served with a salad and crusty bread. ...
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A Debilitating Disease That Is Often Unknown 10 October 2008, 2:06 pm
Mimi Winsberg, a triathlete who once sustained herself with energy bars and pasta, found she had celiac disease, which can only be treated with a gluten-free diet. ...
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Doctor and Patient: The Choices Patients Make 10 October 2008, 3:14 am
There are certain choices patients make that seem to undermine the efforts doctors, nurses and even complete strangers make on their behalf. ...
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Recipes for Health: Lasagna With Chard, Tomato Sauce and Ricotta 10 October 2008, 2:48 am
This savory vegetarian lasagna is easy to put together. ...
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George Palade, Nobel Winner for Work Inspiring Modern Cell Biology, Dies at 95 10 October 2008, 2:00 am
Dr. Palade’s discoveries about the intricate inner workings of cells were useful in understanding protein production, the basis of the modern biotechnology industry. ...
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National Briefing | New England: Massachusetts: Contraceptives at School 10 October 2008, 1:06 am
The Gloucester school district voted to allow birth control pills and condoms to be made available at the town’s high school, which had at least 18 pregnant students last school year. ...
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Cancer Vaccine Used by 25% of Girls 13 to 17 10 October 2008, 12:59 am
The figures represent the government’s first substantial study of vaccination rates for Gardasil, a vaccine against a virus responsible for about 70 percent of cervical cancers. ...
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Reading food labels: Tips if you have diabetes 11 October 2008, 12:00 am
Food labels can be an essential tool for diabetes meal planning.
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Acute sinusitis 11 October 2008, 12:00 am
Acute sinusitis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment strategies of this respiratory condition.
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Diabetes prevention: 5 tips for taking control 11 October 2008, 12:00 am
Diabetes prevention is in your hands. Start by tweaking your lifestyle.
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Bipolar disorder and alcoholism: Are they related? 11 October 2008, 12:00 am
Bipolar disorder and alcoholism often occur together, though the link isn't clearly understood.
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Pain and depression: Is there a link? 11 October 2008, 12:00 am
Pain and depression can create a vicious cycle.
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Chemo brain 11 October 2008, 12:00 am
Chemo brain — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of memory changes associated with cancer treatment.
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Diabetes symptoms: When to consult your doctor 11 October 2008, 12:00 am
Diabetes symptoms are often subtle. Pay attention to the clues your body's giving you.
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Chronic sinusitis 11 October 2008, 12:00 am
Chronic sinusitis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes and treatment of this painful respiratory condition.
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Frontal lobe seizures 11 October 2008, 12:00 am
Frontal lobe seizures — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this type of epilepsy.
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Slide show: Melanoma pictures to help identify skin cancer 11 October 2008, 12:00 am
See melanoma pictures to determine which skin characteristics may be of concern.
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