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Electronic Cigarettes Get Boost From Federal Court Ruling
A federal appeals court says the FDA can regulate electronic cigarettes as tobacco products but not as medical devices or drugs. That means the FDA, which got sweeping powers to regulate tobacco products in 2009, can't ban electronic cigarettes. Read...
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Wed, Dec 08 2010 10:22 AM
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Oh, Christmas Tree: Stay Hydrated And Don't Catch Fire!
Dry Christmas trees are to blame for 250 fires and 14 deaths a year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Experts say these fires aren't that common -- but they're serious when they happen. Read More...
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Thu, Dec 16 2010 1:53 PM
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Parents Or Judges: Who Should Rule On Happy Meals?
When it comes to what kids eat, who should have the biggest say? People are chiming in on a post about a lawsuit filed against McDonald's in California. Vote in our survey. Read More...
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Wed, Dec 15 2010 1:28 PM
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Johnson & Johnson Widens Recall Of Rolaids Softchews
In its latest big recall due to quality problems, Johnson & Johnson is pulling all batches of various Rolaids Softchews. The problem? Some consumers have found pieces of metal and wood inside the squishy acid-fighters. Read More...
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Fri, Dec 10 2010 9:02 AM
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Big Questions About Insurance Plans With Limited Coverage
Some companies have received government waivers to let them offer inexpensive and limited health coverage for workers. Some say the insurance is not worth even the small amount it costs. Read More...
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Thu, Dec 02 2010 12:27 PM
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Federal Judge Rules Health Law Does Not Require Abortion Funding
A federal judge in Virginia dismissed a challenge to the law overhauling health care. In doing so, he upheld the insurance mandate and quashed arguments that the law required broad abortion coverage. Read More...
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Thu, Dec 02 2010 6:48 AM
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Why The Walgreens In Fargo, N.D., Can't Fill Your Prescriptions
A decades-old law in North Dakota shuts most big chain pharmacies out of the state. But is there a downside to consumers? Read More...
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Mon, Dec 06 2010 9:23 AM
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'Man Up Now' Pills Could Be A Downer
The agency says the pills have been found to contain sulfoaildenafil, a chemical cousin of Viagra that could lead to sudden drops in blood pressure in men also taking nitrates, such as nitroglycerin, for heart conditions. Read More...
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Mon, Dec 13 2010 6:28 AM
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Insurers Unlikely To Pay For Family Care Of The Elderly
Many people who are unable to care for themselves prefer help from their families. But long-term care insurance policies don't typically cover compensation of family members for the work. Read More...
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Tue, Dec 14 2010 6:23 AM
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Health Overhaul May Not Keep Patients Out Of ERs
Advocates for health overhaul have argued that by insuring more people the law would keep patients out of emergency rooms. But two-thirds of hospital administrators anticipate busier ERs, a survey finds. Read More...
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Fri, Dec 17 2010 12:52 PM
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Drug Use Rises In Drivers Killed In Car Crashes
Last year, a third of fatally injured drivers whose test results were available for a government database turned out to have drugs in their system. The proportion of these drivers with positive test results is up 5 percentage points since 2005. Read More...
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Wed, Dec 01 2010 6:00 AM
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Plan To Cut Deficit Would Sock Seniors On Medicare
A proposal to merge Medicare's annual deductibles for hospital care and doctor visits would shift more costs to seniors. More people would be on the hook for the combined deductible. And another proposal would limit help from Medigap coverage. Read...
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Wed, Dec 01 2010 11:00 AM
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Just Thinking Harder Could Help You Lose Weight
If you imagine eating lots of M&Ms, scientists have found you won't consume as many real ones when given the chance The results, from a study published in the journal Science , illuminate how our thinking about food influences how much we eat...
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Fri, Dec 10 2010 4:13 AM
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Outlook For Americans' Longevity Dips, As Deaths Of The Most Elderly Rise
People born in 2008 can expect to live 77.8 years, a decline of a little more than a month, from 77.0 years in 2007, according to a report just released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read More...
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Thu, Dec 09 2010 9:41 AM
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Some Scientists Skeptical Of Report On Chromium In Drinking Water
The Environmental Working Group has sounded the alarm on chromium contamination of drinking water of 31 American cities with a new report. But some experts have expressed doubt about the study and its implications for consumers. Read More...
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Wed, Dec 22 2010 5:38 AM
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