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Washington Hall Monitors' Latest Berwick Jab: Charitable Donations
Even though Dr. Donald Berwick took the reins of Medicare and Medicaid without a confirmation hearing, one senator hasn't stopped asking questions. Read More...
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Thu, Aug 12 2010 12:25 PM
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Feel The Burn From Your Summer Workout, But Do Watch The Heat
Extreme heat can sap your energy during an outside workout, But there are ways to keep exercising smartly this summer. Good hydration is an important first step. Read More...
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Fri, Aug 13 2010 10:42 AM
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Virginia Lawsuit Challenging Health Law Passes Key Hurdle
Virginia got some legal traction with its claim that a state law exempts residents from a coming federal mandate that will require almost everyone in the U.S. to have health insurance. Read More...
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Mon, Aug 02 2010 1:32 PM
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Low-Carb Matches Low-Fat Diet On Weight Loss -- With A Heart Bonus
As more Americans than ever struggle with obesity, a new study finds that a low-carb diet is just as good as a low-fat one in helping people shed pounds. The low-carb diet proved better when it comes to cholesterol. Read More...
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Tue, Aug 03 2010 2:30 PM
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Scientists Find Traces Of Virus In Chronic Fatigue Patients
Scientists Find Traces Of Virus In Chronic Fatigue Patients Read More...
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Mon, Aug 23 2010 2:07 PM
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Is It OK For Pfizer To Pay For Reporters To Learn About Cancer?
An educational grant from the drugmaker Pfizer for training journalists is raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. The company says there are no strings attached. Ethics watchdogs aren't so sure. Read More...
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Tue, Aug 24 2010 2:01 PM
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California Approves Anthem Blue Cross Rate Hike
Months after the insurer withdrew a controversial request to raise premiums 39 percent, state regulators approved a hike that will average about 14 percent for individual policies. Read More...
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Thu, Aug 26 2010 6:06 AM
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How Many People Die From Flu Each Year? Depends How You Slice The Data
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's says that the 36,000 annual flu death toll number the media's been using might not be so accurate anymore. Read More...
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Thu, Aug 26 2010 3:45 PM
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DEET Is No Tasty Treat For Bugs
Researchers looking at how the insect repellents DEET and citronella work has uncovered clues that could spur development of new kinds of chemicals to shoo away bugs. Read More...
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Fri, Aug 27 2010 1:48 PM
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How Veterinarians Help Predatory Lenders
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is probing credit cards being pushed by health care providers, including vets. After a teaser rate expires, the interest charges balloon and leave consumers with unexpectedly big bills. Read More...
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Tue, Aug 31 2010 5:58 AM
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FDA Moves To Take Drug For Low Blood Pressure Off The Market
In a first, the agency is proposing to withdraw approval for a medicine because its maker didn't follow through on a promise to conduct clinical tests. The drug was prescribed to about 100,000 people in 2009. Read More...
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Mon, Aug 16 2010 11:54 AM
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Younger Kids In Class May Be Overdiagnosed With ADHD
Younger kids in a classroom appear more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. Researchers suggest the findings show a bias that penalizes slightly younger kids for acting their age. Read More...
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Tue, Aug 17 2010 12:54 PM
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Drug Made Infamous By Date Rapes Gets Second Look For Fibromyalgia
Jazz Pharmaceuticals wants to sell a prescription drug called Rekinla to relieve fibromyalgia pain. A panel of experts to the FDA will weigh in this week, with special attention to how Jazz will keep the medicine away from creeps. Read More...
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Wed, Aug 18 2010 1:05 PM
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Cost Estimates Climb For Nebraska Medicaid
A report commissioned by the Republican governor projects big increases in Medicaid costs as a result of the federal law overhauling health care. Read More...
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Thu, Aug 19 2010 12:30 PM
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Flu Vaccine Distribution As Important As Supply In Next Pandemic
Vaccine Plan May Not Be Enough In A Flu Pandemic Read More...
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Fri, Aug 20 2010 11:58 AM
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