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How modern science and old-fashioned detective work cracked the salmonella case
17.06.2008 23:46
usatoday.com
Health officials say that because the first cluster of patients surfaced on the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, where they are served ...
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Health groups put $200M toward polio eradication effort
17.06.2008 23:46
usatoday.com
A coalition of major health organizations has launched a final effort to rid the world of polio.
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Promising Alzheimer's drug approved for late-stage trials
17.06.2008 23:46
usatoday.com
An experimental drug for Alzheimer's disease has shown promise and will move into final-stage trials.
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APA Continues Fight For Fair Coverage For Mental Health Care
17.06.2008 20:16
medicalnewstoday.com
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) will continue to fight for legislation to end discrimination against Medicare patients seeking mental health care, said APA President Nada Stotland, MD, MPH., after the Senate failed to get enough votes to consider S.3101, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. Dr. Stotland's comments came after a key vote to cut off debate on the bill failed Thursday by a vote of 54-39, six votes shy of the 60 needed.
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Dementia burden 'could break NHS'
17.06.2008 20:03
bbc.co.uk
The predicted rise in dementia over the next two decades could spell the end of the NHS, leading scientists say.
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Flood raises public health risks
17.06.2008 19:28
usatoday.com
Public health threats rise to the surface during a flood like the one in the Midwest with animal waste runoff from farms and ...
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Doctors' group takes no action on tobacco bill challenge
17.06.2008 19:28
usatoday.com
A bill before Congress would ban flavor additives such as mint, clove and vanilla, but not menthol, which is preferred by more ...
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Tomatoes return to some fast food
17.06.2008 19:28
usatoday.com
Tomatoes are coming back on the menus at Yum Brands' restaurants, including Taco Bell.
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Armstrong launches wellness website
17.06.2008 19:28
usatoday.com
Lance Armstrong and his Livestrong slogan have become synonymous with the fight against cancer. Now the seven-time Tour de France ...
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FDA warns about fraudulent cancer treatments
17.06.2008 19:28
usatoday.com
The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on teas, supplements, creams and other products that falsely claim to cure, ...
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Mentally ill face extra-long ER waits
17.06.2008 19:28
usatoday.com
Nearly 80% of hospitals said the mentally ill can wait four hours or more for admission.
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Music provides healing grace note for hospital patients
17.06.2008 19:28
usatoday.com
Many hospitals use music to ease patients' pain, reduce anxiety and improve coping abilities. In a 2007 survey, 35% of U.S. health ...
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Adults still risk vitamin D deficiency
17.06.2008 19:27
usatoday.com
As many as 36% of Americans are vitamin D deficient, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
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The Personal Care Products Council Announces Significant Advances In The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Program
17.06.2008 18:15
medicalnewstoday.com
The Personal Care Products Council announced a significant enhancement of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel (CIR) that will expand the capacity of the CIR's Expert Panel and staff to assess the safety of cosmetic ingredients. This action will further accelerate the pace of cosmetic ingredient safety reviews and ensure that the program continues to keep pace with advances in scientific safety assessment processes as they emerge.
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Study finds depression can trigger diabetes
17.06.2008 18:03
reuters.com
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People with depression have a higher risk of developing the most common form of diabetes than others, according to a study published on Tuesday that sheds light on the interplay between the two conditions.
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