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Costs Of Defensive Medicine May Be Overstated
The costs of defensive medicine practiced by doctors guarding against lawsuits are real, but not nearly as high as some have claimed. Even so, it's probably worth trying to tame them, some policy analysts say. Read More...
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Tue, Sep 07 2010 1:45 PM
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America Hits Wall In Smoking Fight, But Some States Make Progress
Smoking rates are stuck around 20 percent in the United States. But health advocates say lower rates in some states suggest progress can still be made. Read More...
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Wed, Sep 08 2010 1:45 PM
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Ben & Jerry's Takes 'All Natural' Claims Off Ice Cream Labels
Ben & Jerry's ice cream and frozen yogurts containing alkalized cocoa and partially hydrogenated soybean oil will no longer say "natural" on the label. The move was prompted by a consumer group's complaint. Read More...
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Mon, Sep 27 2010 12:44 PM
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Michigan Grandma Offer Cautionary Tale On Ear Cleaning
A Henry Ford Hospital ear surgeon says don't use cotton swabs to clean your ears because accidents with them can lead to deafness, paralysis and vertigo. A Michigan grandma found out the hard way. Read More...
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Tue, Sep 28 2010 1:14 PM
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Grow Your Own Vegetables, City Dwellers, But Do Mind The Lead
Soil in abandoned urban lots reclaimed by gardeners may be contaminated with lead, a toxic heavy metal. But gardening there can still be safe with the right testing and precautions. Read More...
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Wed, Sep 29 2010 11:30 AM
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Schwarzenegger Makes Free Drinking Water The Law In Calif. Schools
California Gov. Schwarzenegger signed a bill that will require school districts to provide students with free drinking water where they eat. Supporters of the legislation say it will help combat obesity and improve students' performance. Read More...
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Thu, Sep 30 2010 12:31 PM
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