Will It Pass? The Odds on Health Care
nytimes - 03/17/2010 00:00
What are the chances that a national health care overhaul will be approved this week?
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Erectile Dysfunction Ups Death Risk In Male Heart Patients
medicalnewstoday - 03/16/2010 22:40
A study led by German researchers found that erectile dysfunction was a strong predictor of death from all causes as well as death from heart attack, stroke and heart fai...
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Michelle Obama talks anti-obesity to food giants
msnbc - 03/16/2010 22:20
Michelle Obama is urging the nation's largest food companies to speed up efforts to make healthier foods and reduce marketing of unhealthy foods to children.
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Charges: Dentist used paper clips in root canals
msnbc - 03/16/2010 22:00
A former Massachusetts dentist is accused of putting paper clips in patients' mouths during root canals, then billing Medicaid for the stainless steel posts he should hav...
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Kids want friends who talk like them
msnbc - 03/16/2010 21:40
Children choose friends based more on whether they speak alike rather than look alike, according to a Harvard University study.
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Hurt dog limps into New Mexico ER
msnbc - 03/16/2010 21:40
The patient was only slightly injured when he limped into a hospital in the northwest New Mexico city of Farmington.
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Doctor says heart groups too cozy with industry
msnbc - 03/16/2010 20:40
A prominent cardiologist accused leading heart organizations of being too cozy with industry and allowing those ties to influence its policies and education programs for ...
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Michelle Obama talks anti-obesity to food giants
msnbc - 03/16/2010 19:41
Michelle Obama is urging the nation's largest food companies to speed up efforts to make healthier foods and reduce marketing of unhealthy foods to children.
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Robbers take $70M in prescription drugs
msnbc - 03/16/2010 19:20
Thieves staged a Hollywood-style heist at a pharmaceutical warehouse over the weekend and made off with about $70 million in antidepressants and other prescription drugs,...
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Erectile dysfunction is strong predictor of fatal heart ailments, study finds
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 18:00
Men treated for ED should routinely be checked for cardiovascular problems, experts say.
For the first time, researchers have shown that erectile dysfunction is a ...
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7 ways to raise your stroke risk
msnbc - 03/16/2010 17:40
Stroke is the number three killer in the United States, affecting almost 800,000 people each year, according to the National Stroke Association. Avoid these 7 habits th...
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Long-term safety of drug-coated stents doubted
msnbc - 03/16/2010 17:40
New research shows more patients who got drug-coated stents right after suffering a heart attack later died from heart-related problems than those who received older, che...
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Kroger recalls 2 seasonings due to salmonella
msnbc - 03/16/2010 16:20
Kroger Co. said it is recalling two of its seasonings due to an ingredient that may be contaminated with salmonella.
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New HIV infections rising among homosexuals
msnbc - 03/16/2010 16:00
New HIV infections are increasing among homosexuals, drug users and prostitutes who don't seek help because of laws that criminalize these practices, the head of the U.N....
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Bounce back fast from a cold or flu
msnbc - 03/16/2010 16:00
Here are 11 things you should do at the first sign of sniffles and sneezes.
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Women more likely to die after heart attack
msnbc - 03/16/2010 15:40
When it comes to matters of the heart, women should be treated more like men. A large study found that women were far less likely than men to get angiography to find vess...
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Boston Scientific Stops Defibrillator Sales
nytimes - 03/16/2010 06:00
The company withdraws the heart devices, saying it failed to warn the Food and Drug Administration about manufacturing changes.
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Sony boss seeks healthier snacks at theaters
msnbc - 03/16/2010 01:40
The head of Sony Pictures has suggested that movie theaters offer healthier snacks to help fight obesity and give audiences a broader range of food choices.
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Big Drug Makers Lag in Emerging Markets, Study Says
nytimes - 03/17/2010 00:00
As pharmaceutical sales in countries like China and India overtake established markets, leading drug companies risk losing market share to local players, a study said.
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Recipes for Health: Portobello and Fried Egg Panino
nytimes - 03/17/2010 00:00
Have the portabellos in your refrigerator seen better days? This simple sandwich is a satisfying solution.
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Pepsi cuts sugary drinks from schools globally
msnbc - 03/16/2010 22:00
PepsiCo plans to remove sugary drinks from schools worldwide, following the success of programs in the U.S. aimed at cutting down on childhood obesity.
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Vitamin D linked to lower heart disease risk
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 20:20
By raising low levels of the vitamin to normal levels, patients reduce their risk of heart disease by about 30%, an observational study finds.
Raising the amount o...
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Bacterial trail may be next forensic clue
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 20:20
Crime scenes may one day make use of germ makeup, which can be traced to individuals. 'There's a rain forest of bacteria on your skin.'
Forget fingerprint dusting....
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Aggressive measures to treat diabetics make many of them worse, studies show
LaTimes - 03/16/2010 20:20
Rigorous treatment to bring down blood pressure and cholesterol is not beneficial and increases side effects, researchers say.
It seemed like a good idea. Diabetic...
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Video: World's shortest man dies at 21
msnbc - 03/16/2010 19:20
He Pingping, the Guinness World Record holder as the world's shortest man, passed away in Italy after complaining of chest pains. TODAY's Natalie Morales has more details...
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Animal shelter turned into a 'house of horrors'
msnbc - 03/16/2010 15:00
For years, the Toronto Humane Society bragged of its low euthanasia rate - only 6 percent. But that impressive statistic was hiding a dark secret, according to criminal c...
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Dr. Arnall Patz, Who Saved Many From Blindness, Dies at 89
nytimes - 03/16/2010 06:00
Doctors used to think they were helping premature babies by giving them a lot of oxygen. Dr. Patz proved they were hurting them.
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Advertising: Rebellion Against the UsuallyEvasive Feminine Care Ad
nytimes - 03/16/2010 06:00
A campaign for U by Kotex skewers the indirect approach taken in ads for products like tampons and pads while pushing for more frank discussion.
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Triumph for Xiaflex, Drug to Straighten Clenched Fingers
nytimes - 03/16/2010 06:00
After 50 years, a tiny drug maker on Long Island has found a potentially lucrative use for its only medicine.
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With Medicaid Cuts, Doctors and Patients Drop Out
nytimes - 03/16/2010 06:00
As states cut Medicaid, doctors find payments insufficient. Poor areas like Flint, Mich., face particular hardship.
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Brain scans may reveal early Alzheimer's
msnbc - 03/16/2010 02:40
People with a family history of Alzheimer's disease often have clumps of a toxic protein in their brains even though they are perfectly healthy, researchers said on Monda...
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50 Years After Defect Tragedy, Finding Answers on How Thalidomide Caused Defects
nytimes - 03/16/2010 01:40
Researchers trying to decipher the drug’s effects have discovered surprising clues to how normal limbs develop.
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Haiti quake victims strained Florida hospitals
msnbc - 03/16/2010 00:40
As hundreds of injured survivors of the Haiti earthquake overwhelmed Florida hospitals in January, state officials pleaded with the federal government for basic informati...
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