Archive for November, 2009

Turbulence Ahead: Senate Opens Health Care Debate – 1274th Edition

Monday, November 30th, 2009

The 60 votes aren’t there any more.
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Employers Play Dr. Mom To Limit Swine Flu Impact – 1273th Edition

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Big businesses are spending serious time and money trying to limit the swine flu pandemic’s impact on operations, from bankrolling video on good hygiene to training employees to cover for co-workers with critical jobs.
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Calculate Your Calories This Holiday Season – 1272th Edition

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Just how many calories are you consuming this holiday season? Use this interactive calculator to find out.
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CDC: Swine Flu Vaccine Safe; No Big Problems Seen – 1271th Edition

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

U.S. health officials say there’s no evidence that the swine flu vaccine is causing any serious side effects.
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People In Pain Fall More Often, Study Says – 1270th Edition

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Older people who have pain in their joints are more likely to fall, which can lead to serious injuries or death, a study finds.
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CDC Warns Holiday Could Bring More Swine Flu – 1269th Edition

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Just as the swine flu pandemic seems to be waning around the country, some health officials are worried that holiday gatherings could lead to more infections.
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Fight Global Warming, Reduce Diseases? – 1268th Edition

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Cutting global warming pollution would not only make the planet healthier, it would make people healthier too, new research suggests.
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Dozens Get Wrong H1N1 Vaccine – 1267th Edition

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Some people in Massachusetts who wanted protection from swine flu actually got an extra dose of seasonal flu vaccine.
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Research: Giving Thanks Good For Your Health – 1266th Edition

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Research indicates being thankful might help people actually feel better. There’s a catch, however: You have to say thanks more than just once a year.
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iPhone App Shows Plastic Surgery Results – 1265th Edition

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

A new iPhone application allows potential cosmetic surgery patients to see what they could look like post-op, without ever going under the knife.
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