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Better Child Care Early May Help Behavior Much Later
A long, federally funded study suggests that early high-quality child care can help academic performance and behavior of kids as they get older. Read More...
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Fri, May 14 2010 5:54 AM
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As Consumer Group Slams Health Plans' Profits, Insurers Point Finger Elsewhere
As Consumer Group Slams Health Plans' Profits, Insurers Point Finger Elsewhere Read More...
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Thu, May 13 2010 2:26 PM
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How Fighting Health Fraud Is Like Playing Whack-A-Mole
Even as the federal government catches some Medicare and Medicaid scams, fraudsters pop up elsewhere to game the health system. Read More...
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Thu, May 13 2010 12:15 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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No Gene Test At Walgreens Just Yet
The Food and Drug Administration wants more information on a battery of tests for genes related to health that were supposed to go on sale at Walgreens this week. Read More...
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Thu, May 13 2010 5:54 AM
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Swamped Insurance Departments Hope Website Will Answer Overhaul Questions
Implementation of health overhaul begins with some help for consumers on the Web. Look for state-by-state information on insurance options this summer. Read More...
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Wed, May 12 2010 1:27 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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Mom's Voice Packs Soothing Power
Scientists find that a mother's words can reduce a child's stress as much as a hug. Read More...
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Wed, May 12 2010 8:44 AM
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Huge Vitamin D Doses Appear To Hurt More Than Help
A test of megadoses of vitamin D in older women unexpectedly found they were more likely to break bones and fall than women taking sugar pills. Read More...
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Wed, May 12 2010 5:58 AM
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Hey, Doc, If You See A Bad Drug Ad, Please Call FDA
The Food and Drug Administration wants the people who prescribe medicines to report untruthful drug ads and sales spiels. Read More...
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Tue, May 11 2010 2:58 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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Preterm Birth Rate Declines Again
In 2008, a little more than 12 percent of children were born before reaching full term. The data show the rate has dropped for the second year in a row. Read More...
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Tue, May 11 2010 11:54 AM
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Adding Some Grads To Parents' Health Plans Could Be Costly
Insurers can take an adult child's pre-existing conditions into account in figuring the premium a family pays for health coverage. Read More...
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Tue, May 11 2010 9:27 AM
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Heart Association Says Air Pollution Linked With Heart Attacks
Researchers have long suggested a link between air pollution and heart disease. Now the American Heart Association says there is enough evidence to say that air pollution can trigger heart attacks and other problems. Read More...
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Tue, May 11 2010 5:39 AM
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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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