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Caring For Ill Spouse Can Drive You To Dementia
By Patti Neighmond Caregiving spouses of dementia patients face cognitive decline risks, too. (iStockphoto.com) Caregiving spouses of dementia patients face cognitive decline risks. (iStockphoto.com) --> Taking care of a sick loved one is certainly...
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Wed, May 05 2010 3:40 PM
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NPR Answers Lady Gaga's 'Telephone'
By Scott Hensley Yes, it's true that about all this post has to do with health is Joe Palca, the NPR science correspondent who sits next to me and sometimes writes for Shots. But we can't resist. Once the soldiers of the 82nd Airborne got into...
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Thu, May 06 2010 2:20 PM
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How Doctors Could Be Like Wall Street Banks
Doctors, dentists and other health care providers worry they could be subject ot regulations aimed at lenders. Read More...
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Fri, May 07 2010 1:17 PM
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Think Twice Before Taking Popular Heartburn Drugs
New studies showing side effects from drugs like Nexium, Prilosec and Previcid could discourage their casual use. Read More...
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Mon, May 10 2010 1:01 PM
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Medical Confusion Reigns On Food Allergies
Even the medical experts have a hard time agreeing on how to test for food allergies. Read More...
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Tue, May 11 2010 1:23 PM
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How This Widening Lettuce Recall Is Different
When U.S. experiences an E. coli outbreak, a strain called O157:H7 is usually the culprit. But the bacteria implicated in a lettuce recall belong to a strain called O145, which is tougher to detect. Read More...
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Wed, May 12 2010 10:08 AM
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Experimental Ebola Vaccine Also Works On New Virus
An experimental Ebola vaccine works against a recently discovered species of the virus found in Uganda. In a surprise, the protection occurs without antibodies. Read More...
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Fri, May 21 2010 6:07 AM
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Alfalfa Sprouts Fingered As Culprit In Latest Salmonella Outbreak
Growing conditions for alfalfa, radish, and bean sprouts are also ideal for bacteria, making them particularly good carriers of foodborne illness. Read More...
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Mon, May 24 2010 7:58 AM
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Delaying Childhood Vaccines Doesn't Improve Mental Development
A new long-term study should ease parents' concerns about giving kids too many vaccines too soon Read More...
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Tue, May 25 2010 8:03 AM
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Hepatitis C Drug Shines In Human Study
A drug called telapravir dramatically improved the cure rates for patients with hepatitis C by curbing the reproduction of the virus inside their cells. Read More...
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Wed, May 26 2010 6:02 AM
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Medicaid Pain Might Be Less Than Governors Claim
Expanding government health programs for the poor might cost states less than they think, according to a new study. Read More...
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Wed, May 26 2010 2:07 PM
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Congress Misses Deadline For Fixing Medicare Doc Pay -- Again
As Memorial Day approaches, Congress will adjourn without resolving a glitch in how much Medicare pays doctors. Read More...
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Fri, May 28 2010 12:14 PM
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Blowing The Whistle On Drugmakers' Misdeeds Takes Guts, Stamina
Interviews with 26 whistleblowers reveal a mix of motives and common challenges. Personal integrity was a more important factor than money. Read More...
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Thu, May 13 2010 9:07 AM
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Small Biz Group Joins States Challenging Health Law
The National Federation of American Business says the new law would impose unconstitutional insurance mandates, new taxes. Read More...
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Fri, May 14 2010 10:38 AM
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To Open Primary Care Pipeline, Med Schools Experiment
With more people getting health coverage under the new health late, the short supply of primary care doctors will get strained even further. Medical schools are trying some new approaches to increase the supply of needed doctors. Read More...
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Mon, May 17 2010 8:43 AM
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