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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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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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FDA To Personal Gene Testers: Show Us Your Data
The FDA has told the makers of personal gene tests that their services constitute medical devices and need to be approved before sale. Read More...
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Mon, Jun 14 2010 10:35 AM
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Federal Nutrition Panel Urges More Cuts In Salt, Sugar For Better Health
An expert panel advises the government to revise nutritional guidelines to reduce the amount of salt, sugar and saturated fat in Americans' diets. Read More...
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Tue, Jun 15 2010 8:34 AM
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For Supertasters, A Desire For Salt Is Genetic
People with enhanced tasting powers love salt -- and lots of it. Salt blocks bitterness and enhances sweetness, too. Read More...
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Wed, Jun 16 2010 8:35 AM
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FDA Studies Oysters, Increases Inspections To Improve Gulf Seafood Safety
Chemical dispersants are not a food safety issue because they don't penetrate fish flesh, FDA says. Read More...
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Thu, Jun 17 2010 9:55 AM
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Oh No, SpaghettiOs! And Marie Callender, Too!
Campbell's Soup Company and ConAgra Foods are on the hot seat with big food recalls for SpaghettiOs and frozen chicken meals. Read More...
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Fri, Jun 18 2010 8:28 AM
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Coast Guard Seizes Shrimp Harvested From Off-Limits Fishing Zone In Gulf
About 30,000 pounds of shrimp were returned to Gulf of Mexico waters after the Coast Guard boarded two vessels that had been fishing in prohibited waters. Read More...
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Mon, Jun 21 2010 1:05 PM
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Consumer Group To McDonald's: Drop The Happy Meal Toys, Or We'll Sue
McDonald's Happy Meal toy promotions prompt kids to pester parents and foster lifelong poor eating habits, the Center for Science in the Public Interest claims. Read More...
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Tue, Jun 22 2010 10:59 AM
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Legal Battles Over Oil Spill Could Foul Research On Health Effects
A researcher who probed the health effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill warns that lawyers could breach the confidentiality of people in the Gulf who agree to be studied. Read More...
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Wed, Jun 23 2010 8:57 AM
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Marriage Proposals On YouTube Provide A Peek Into The Soul
A psychologist makes a hobby out of watching marriage proposals on YouTube and finds a common thread. Read More...
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Thu, Jun 24 2010 12:40 PM
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Health Overhaul Train Leave Doctors On The Platform
Doctors with Medicare patients should get their pay restored soon. But, come November, they pay problems could come back. Read More...
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Fri, Jun 25 2010 1:59 PM
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Health Law Could Penalize Small Businesses With Lots Of Part-Timers
Small businesses that employ many part-time workers could inadvertently hit a threshold that requires they offer health coverage or paying a big penalty. Read More...
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Tue, Jun 29 2010 6:05 AM
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Riders Who Take Mass Transit Regularly May Lose Weight
Taking the train to work more than once a week helped North Carolina commuters lose more than six pounds per person. Read More...
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Wed, Jun 30 2010 6:00 AM
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Scientists Question Cancer Gene Trials At Duke University<!--EndFragment-->
A Duke scientist's resume padding fuels questions about his research methods on a new cancer screening technique. Read More...
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Tue, Jul 20 2010 3:31 AM
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