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Today is: Wednesday 10th of March 2010 09:16:34 PM.
PRWeb: Health
PRWeb: Health
Latest news releases for Health from PRWeb
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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New Nutritional Supplement Shows Potential as Anti-Aging Product
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MirugaiLife® is a new nutritional supplement that the Fujisawa Bristol Corporation research development team believes has the potential to help curb the effects of aging and increase longevity in its users. The product is now available for purchase at www.mirugailife.com. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Nutritional_Supplement/anti-aging/prweb3670304.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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2BSeeds to Offer Free Tomato Seeds, a Family Tradition of Easing Hard Times
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A Colorado man is giving away free tomato seeds. Why? Because Dan Busch’s great grandparents once handed out free tomatoes during the Great Depression as a way to provide unemployed families with a way to supplement their own food. Now, as owner of 2BSeeds, Busch is looking to do something similar for this century’s Great Recession, this time with vegetable seeds. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/tomato_seeds/vegetable_seeds/prweb3689634.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Fatal Arizona Bus Accident Points Out Need for Improvements in Charter Bus Safety
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Cliff Blackman, nationally renowned brain injury attorney, calls on transportation authorities to better protect charter bus passengers from catastrophic injuries in accidents (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3695074.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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American Psychiatric Association to Spotlight Symposium on 'Hot Topics in Afro-American Mental Health'
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This year the American Psychiatric Association will spotlight several sensitive issues facing the African American community, at its annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, May 22-26. Leading the team is David W. Smith, M.D., Addiction Psychiatrist with the Center for AIDS Research, Education and Services in Sacramento, California. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3699844.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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The VA Maryland Health Care System Offers Tips for Senior Citizens and Older Adults to Spring into Shape
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Spring is in the air, and it's time to shake off winter doldrums, lace up the running shoes and get moving. While many older people tend to slow down in winter, experts at the VA Maryland Health Care System's Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC) say that keeping active all year is the key to good health, particulary for senior citizens. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3699904.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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$250,000 Bioactive Beverage Challenge Announced By Tahitian Noni International
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All Network Marketing Superfruit Juice Companies Are Being Challenged (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Tahitian_Noni/bioactive_beverages/prweb3699994.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Rajesh Khanna, MD Selected as One of America?s Top Ophthalmologist
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Consumer’s Research Council of America has selected Rajesh Khanna MD Has one of America's Top Ophthalmologist (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/AmericaTopOphthalmologist/prweb3700004.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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New Liquid Functional Nutrition Products: EYL Beverages Announces Debut of DeCOMPRESS? and Debug? Beverages at Natural Products EXPO West
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DeCOMPRESS™ is an all natural effective herbal/botanical de-stress beverage that promotes a sense of calm without feeling drowsy or lethargic. DeCOMPRESS™ is designed to help soothe the mind and body with no Melatonin. Debug™ is an all natural daily defense booster beverage containing a pioneering herbal ingredient for beverages called Stabilized Rice Bran with 110 known anti-oxidants. Both beverages are made from the most trusted ancient Indian and Chinese herbal remedies, all natural, zero calories and doctor endorsed. Both DeCOMPRESS™ and debug™ will be officially launched at retail in June of 2010 but available now by ecommerce. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3701864.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Pet Obesity Continues to Grow in U.S.
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Nationwide study finds number of overweight dogs and cats increasing; owners of larger dogs and cats less aware of problem. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3703974.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Long Island Pediatric Group Announces Policy Changes That Will Help More New Yorkers
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Allied Pediatrics of New York, PLLC (APNY), a group of 18 established and highly regarded pediatrics practices in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties in New York, announced today exciting policy changes that will allow the reach of their care to extend to thousands more New York children than in the past. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3704324.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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NACDS RxIMPACT "Hill Day" Features More Advocates Increased Focus on Medication Adherence
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Nearly 70% more participants emphasize pharmacy’s ability to help improve lives, reduce healthcare costs (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3704464.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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PrescriptionDrugs.com and Mike ?Zappy? Zapolin Have Been Selected to Compete in Harvard Business School New Venture Contest
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Internet Entrepreneur and HBS Alumnus Recognized for PrescriptionDrugs.com Business Plan (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/health/prescription-drugs/prweb3704924.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Herr Foods Inc. Recalls ?Herr?s Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored? Kettle Style Potato Chips Because of Possible Health Risk
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As a precautionary measure and concern for our consumer safety, Herr Foods Inc of Nottingham, PA is voluntarily recalling ‘Herr’s Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt Flavored’ Kettle Style Potato Chips. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Herrs/Chip_Recall/prweb3705054.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Certified Organic Biosecur? Product Line Proven Effective Against Foodborne Pathogens Responsible For $152 Billion in Annual Health-Related Expenses
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Independent third-party lab tests have conclusively demonstrated that BIOSECUR Lab, Inc.'s proprietary BIOSECUR™ product line is highly effective against the most prevalent and deadly foodborne pathogens. Conducted in accordance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) protocol, these tests demonstrated that BIOSECUR antimicrobial product kills more than 99.999% of common bacteria, including Salmonella and E. coli, just 15- to 30-seconds after contact, making it a highly effective solution for combating even the most dangerous foodborne pathogens and ideal for use within the food industry. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3705564.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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PureSafety Welcomes New Marketing Team Members
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Becky Sargent and Andie Sanders have joined PureSafety’s growing marketing team. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/PureSafety/marketing_team/prweb3705824.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Bill & Melinda Gates, Asian Parliamentary Group, Win 2010 United Nations Population Award
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Bill and Melinda Gates and the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development have won this year’s United Nations Population Award. Announced here today, the Award is given annually to individuals and institutions for outstanding work in population and in improving the health of individuals. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3705874.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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March 10 is National Women and Girls with HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
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National Women’s Health Information Center, PERSONALABS.com, Recommend Testing (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/PERSONONALABS/hiv-awareness/prweb3706034.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Free Brain IQ Quiz, Activities for Home ?Brain-Boosting? and Seminar Offered from LearningRX Denver during National Brain Awareness Month
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Denver LearningRX also offering special pricing on cognitive skills testing in March (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/LearningRx/Free_Brain_Quiz/prweb3706724.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Opinion Express Labels Dr.Rajesh Khanna as the Doc with Midas Touch
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Opinion Express is a prestigious monthly newspaper. In the latest issue they have lauded Dr.Khanna (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/Opinionexpress/prweb3706974.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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International Iridoid Research Council Announced
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First Annual International Iridoid Research Symposium to Be Held This Summer at Tahitian Noni International (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/iridoids/research/prweb3707794.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Manymoon Now Available Through the Google Apps Marketplace
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San Francisco Start-up works with Google Apps to streamlines Work and Project Management, Improves Team Collaboration and Efficiency (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3708554.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Pac-Van Takes Top Honor in Modular Building Institute Awards of Distinction
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Pac-Van, Inc. wins sixth “Best of Show” award in nine years at modular industry’s annual conference. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/pac-van_2010/modular_building_awards/prweb3708564.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Earth Class Mail? Introduces Miami and Chicago Street Addresses
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Earth Class Mail adds Miami and Chicago to its US Street Address network. In addition to NY, LA, San Francisco, Delaware and Seattle, Earth Class Mail Street Address customers have gained a business advantage for processing inbound mail in Miami and Chicago. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/earth-class-mail/chicago_miami/prweb3708604.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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New Interactive Dietitian Directory Launches on National Registered Dietitian Day: TheSkinnyonDietitians.com
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In celebration of National Registered Dietitian Day on March 10, the team behind Skinny in the City (www.skinnyinthecity.com), the popular daily newsletter and website combining the best diet and nutrition information with the latest fashion and beauty news, today launched The Skinny on Dietitians (www.theskinnyondietitians.com) online directory. Spearheaded by celebrity dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot, M.S., R.D., the Skinny on Dietitians is an innovative, super user-friendly website and search engine that helps men and women across the country find a qualified Registered Dietitian (RD) to meet their unique needs, budget and location. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3710964.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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QuickMedical Launches Medical Equipment Lease Program With Providence Capital
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The demand for new medical equipment continues to increase among heath care facilities. QuickMedical has recognized the need to offer hospitals, medical clinics, and other health care facilities the option of leasing new medical equipment versus paying cash or long-term high interest rate financing. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/equipmentleasing/medicaltechnology/prweb3701794.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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The Newest Concept in Knife Sharpening
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EdgeMasters has revolutionized the art of knife sharpening with their new, "Convex Edge, Home Sharpening Kit" and their 24-hour turn-around, mail-in sharpening service. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/knifesharpening/knifesharpener/prweb3415014.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Brooklyn Decker Talks with NewsWatch About Tips on how to stay fit and Healthy
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In a recent interview with NewsWatch (http://newswatchtv.com/) TV, Brooklyn Decker, America’s hottest model and covergirl of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, shares her secrets on how she stays fit and eats healthy on a daily basis. NewsWatch TV is one of America's longest running TV news magazine and has aired in over 125 countries, reaching over 700 million viewers through its Video News Release Distribution (http://newswatchtv.com/19615/54315.html) network. NewsWatch aired its first episode in 1989. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/NewsWatch/VNR_Distribution/prweb3495524.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Recession Not Standing in the Way of Weight-Loss and Smoking-Cessation Coach
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Mark Patrick Media, a leader in weight-loss and smoking-cessation programs, has submitted an application to “Inc. 500” for inclusion in its annual 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America list. The company’s record-setting growth rate of over 436 percent in the past four years outpaces the U.S.’s GDP growth over the same time period by a 4,600 percent margin. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3699144.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Morehead Webinar to Discuss Building Workforce Commitment
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Extensive research has established a strong link between elevated commitment among employees and positive business outcomes. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3700184.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Low Power Sensing Drives Affordable Cold Chain Monitoring
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Easy to Use HF RFID enabled Sensor Development Kit (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/coldchain/rfidsensor/prweb3700424.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Morehead Associates, Inc. and Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA) Finalize Agreement for Employee and Physician Surveys and Consulting Services
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Morehead Associates, Inc. announced today its agreement with Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA) to provide employee and physician surveys and consulting services through October 31, 2012. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Morehead/CHCA/prweb3700624.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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CDI College Opens a New Campus in Richmond
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Demand for Training Fuels Expansion in BC (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/CDICollege/Richmond/prweb3701934.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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iPhone Memory Aid for Scatterbrains, Aging Baby Boomers and Busy, Forgetful People
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A new application transforms the iPhone and iPod Touch into a memory aid for forgetful people on-the-go. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3702184.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Good Vibrations Launches Affiliate Program: Making the Web a Sexier Place through Internet Partnerships
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Good Vibrations (www.goodvibes.com), the legendary San Francisco-based company that takes pride in providing accurate information on sexuality and toys for grown-ups, is proud to announce the launch of its affiliate program, welcoming partnerships throughout the internet.(http://www.goodvibes.com/content.jhtml?id=Good-Vibrations-Affiliate-Program) (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3702204.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Launch of New Book, What to Do for Heavy Kids, Coincides with First Lady's Campaign to Fight Childhood Obesity
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Coinciding with First Lady Michelle Obama's launching of a campaign to battle childhood obesity in the U.S., a new self-help book, What To Do For Heavy Kids, was released last week (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3702694.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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"How Stupid Do They Think We Are?" --- Band Releases New Anthem in Support of Popular Citizens' Resistance
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The newly-formed CitizensConstitutionalCongress.com today received official endorsement from "The Last American Band," with the release of their new anthem, "How Stupid Do They Think We Are?" The band of five American recording artists gives voice to the political forces now sweeping the country. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3704984.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Bick Group Launches Leveraging Cloud Computing Within the Modern Data Center Webinar Series
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Cloud computing expert and best selling author David S. Linthicum kicks off the Webinar series with Best Practices in Defining and Implementing Private Clouds. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3705094.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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National Event Addresses Breakthroughs in Crohn?s & Colitis Research: National Expert & Researcher Answers Key Questions on Interactive Webcast/Teleconference
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Research in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is changing and improving the way Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis—chronic and often debilitating digestive diseases impacting 1.4 million Americans—are diagnosed and treated. On Tuesday, March 30, at 1 PM ET , Crohn’s and colitis patients, families, and caregivers can tune into a Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) interactive educational webcast/teleconference entitled, “Breakthroughs in IBD Research: Helping You Today.” National expert and researcher Stephan R. Targan, MD, Director of the Inflammatory Bowel and Immunobiology Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, will discuss recent advances in IBD research and answer audience questions during an interactive question and answer session. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3705294.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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Peyton Marshall Joins LeveragePoint Innovations Board
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Dr. Marshall brings over 23 years of experience in senior financial and operating roles, investment banking and business development to LeveragePoint's Board of Directors. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3705424.htm
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03/10/2010 09:16 PM
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DRE Unveils Portable Touch-screen ECG/EKG System
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The DRE True ECG Advance displays 12 waveforms simultaneously and is available with a stress testing option, all for a fraction of the cost of competing EKG machines. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010)
Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/DRE_True_ECG_system/EKG-ECG_monitor/prweb3705484.htm
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03/10/2010 06:27 PM
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Cardiac Catheterizations: Too Many Performed?
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A large percentage of patients without known heart disease who undergo invasive cardiac catheterization to check for dangerous artery blockages do not have them, a new study suggests
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03/10/2010 05:58 PM
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Salmonella Risk Prompts Wider Food Recall
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Nearly 2 million pounds of ready-to-eat beef taquito and chicken quesadilla products that may be contaminated with salmonella have been recalled, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says.
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03/10/2010 04:26 PM
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Pill Kills Hard-to-Treat Head Lice
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Stromectal -- a pill containing ivermectin, a drug used to prevent heartworm in dogs -- kills head lice resistant to first-line treatment better than malathion-based lotion.
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03/10/2010 04:13 PM
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NIH Panel: End Bans on Vaginal Birth after C-Section
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An NIH panel of outside advisors urges a change to hospital rules and doctor guidelines that keep many women who've had a C-section from opting for a natural birth in later pregnancies.
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03/10/2010 12:25 PM
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New Diarrhea Danger for Children
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A severe diarrhea-causing germ once thought to only affect the elderly or seriously ill is now affecting a growing number of healthy children
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03/10/2010 09:54 AM
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Helps Tennis Elbow
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Platelet-rich plasma -- injections of a patient's own blood platelets -- heals of tennis elbow better than cortisone shots, a study finds.
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03/09/2010 06:06 PM
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CDC: Genital Herpes Rates Still High
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One in six Americans between the ages of 14 and 49 have genital herpes and close to 1 in 2 black women are infected, new figures from the CDC reveal.
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03/09/2010 06:04 PM
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Good Health Boosts Sexual Life Expectancy
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Good health may not only help you live longer, it could help you enjoy a longer, more satisfying sex life as well, a study shows.
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03/09/2010 05:29 PM
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Melanoma Cases on the Rise
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While some researchers suggest the rising rates of melanoma may simply reflect a change in how doctors diagnose melanoma and the increased availability of skin cancer screenings, a leading dermatologist says the increase is real.
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03/09/2010 05:03 PM
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Companies Get Poor Grades for Kids' Food Ads
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Most companies lack meaningful policies to curb the marketing of high-fat and high-sugar junk food to children, according to a report by a consumer watchdog group.
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03/09/2010 03:38 PM
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Vaccinate Kids to Stop Flu in Community
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New research confirms that giving flu shots to large numbers of school-age children can protect the community at large.
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03/09/2010 03:04 PM
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Long-Term Health Risks Low for Kidney Donors
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Kidney donors fare just as well as non-donors over the long term, according to a new study.
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03/09/2010 02:39 PM
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'Curry' Cream May Fade Wrinkles
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A moisturizing cream whose active ingredient is the extract that gives Indian curry its distinctive flavor, smel,l and deep orange color may help fade fine facial lines, wrinkles, and aging spots.
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03/09/2010 01:56 PM
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Tumor-Melting Virus vs. Prostate Cancer
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Reovirus is harmless to normal cells -- but it destroys many kinds of cancer cells. A new study in patients with prostate cancer takes the virus closer to being a new cancer treatment.
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03/09/2010 10:30 AM
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Sleep Habits Vary by Ethnicity
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Sleep problems and sleep habits vary among different ethnic groups, according to a new national survey. But among all ethnicities, there remains a common denominator: Many of us simply don't get enough sleep.
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03/08/2010 05:47 PM
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Treating Psoriasis If Enbrel Fails
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If the drug Enbrel stops working, people with psoriasis have two effective options, new research suggests.
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03/08/2010 04:36 PM
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New Drug Relieves Hand Eczema
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A new drug called alitretinoin can help relieve cracked, itchy, irritated hands in people with severe hand eczema, researchers report.
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03/08/2010 04:10 PM
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Moderate Drinking Linked to Weight Control
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Normal-weight women who drink alcohol in moderation are less likely than women who don't drink at all to become overweight or obese, a study shows.
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03/08/2010 03:29 PM
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Cholesterol Drugs May Treat Psoriasis
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A study shows cholesterol-lowering statins may help treat psoriasis.
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03/08/2010 03:04 PM
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DASH Diet Fuels the Brain
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Following the DASH diet may boost brainpower in overweight adults as well as lower blood pressure.
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03/08/2010 03:04 PM
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Parents' Strokes Raise Risks for Offspring
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Odds of having a stroke are higher for people whose fathers or mothers suffered one by the age of 65, a new study suggests.
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03/05/2010 04:56 PM
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Chemical in Furniture Linked to Skin Rashes
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Doctors say a chemical added to furniture shipments from China to prevent the growth of mold has been linked to severe rashes.
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03/05/2010 02:42 PM
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Colorado, California Cities Dominate Slimmest Cities List
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A new ranking of America's least obese cities shows healthy habits make for skinnier residents in several Colorado and California cities, which dominate the top 10.
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03/05/2010 02:36 PM
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Worst Cities for People With Asthma
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Richmond ranks No. 1 as the asthma capital of the country in the latest ranking by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the nonprofit group says.
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03/04/2010 06:08 PM
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Zarontin Gets High Marks for Kids' Epilepsy
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Zarontin, one of the oldest drugs used to treat the most common form of pediatric epilepsy, is also the most effective, a study shows.
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03/04/2010 05:45 PM
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New Guidelines for Prostate Cancer Screening
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The American Cancer Society says men should talk to their doctors about the benefits and limitations of prostate cancer screening before deciding whether to be tested.
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03/04/2010 04:05 PM
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Good Diet May Aid Ovarian Cancer Survival
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Women who eat a healthy diet in the years before their ovarian cancer diagnosis may live longer than those who don't, according to a new study.
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03/04/2010 03:27 PM
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Kitchens, Bathrooms No Place for Vitamins
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The kitchen and bathroom may be the worst rooms in the house to store your vitamins thanks to high humidity levels and temperatures.
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03/04/2010 03:11 PM
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Blood Test May Predict Colon Cancer Spread
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A blood test may soon be able to predict which colon cancers are likely to spread to other parts of the body, according to a new study.
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03/04/2010 03:00 PM
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Test May Cut Unneeded Prostate Biopsies
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An experimental urine test accurately predicts whether a biopsy will reveal prostate cancer.
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03/03/2010 06:03 PM
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FDA: Labels Misleading on Major Food Brands
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The FDA today warned 17 food makers -- including POM, Gerber, and Nestle -- that their "misleading" product labels violate federal law. It's a new get-tough policy, FDA tells the food industry.
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03/03/2010 06:03 PM
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Portable Device May Relieve Migraine Pain
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A handheld device that magnetically zaps pain may be a promising new treatment for patients with a common type of migraine.
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03/03/2010 05:02 PM
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New Drug Fights Advanced Prostate Cancer
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A new drug, cabazitaxel, shows promise for extending the lives of men with advanced prostate cancer who have run out of treatment options.
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03/03/2010 04:41 PM
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A1c Test Identifies Diabetes, Heart Risk
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You don't have to fast before taking the newly recommended A1c test to screen for diabetes -- and it spots early diabetes and heart disease better than the older test.
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03/03/2010 03:45 PM
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Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Asthma
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Many children with asthma have low blood levels of vitamin D -- and the insufficiency seems to place them at risk for more severe disease, a study shows.
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03/03/2010 03:24 PM
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America's Most Obese Metropolitan Areas
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Montgomery, Ala., and Stockton, Calif., are the most obese metro areas in the U.S., according a survey by Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.
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03/03/2010 02:21 PM
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Cholesterol Drugs May Fight Asthma, Too
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A study shows statin drugs -- used to lower cholesterol -- may also improve lung function in asthma patients.
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03/03/2010 02:04 PM
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Can Meditation Reverse Memory Loss?
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Meditation can increase blood flow in the brain and improve memory, according to researchers who tested a specific kind of meditation and found the improvement after just eight weeks.
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03/03/2010 01:48 PM
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Kids With Food Allergies Need Medicine Nearby
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Some children with peanut allergies are at risk of potentially fatal allergic reactions because they don't have their lifesaving epinephrine medication on them at school, Canadian researchers report.
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03/03/2010 08:51 AM
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Food Poisoning Costs U.S. $152 Billion a Year
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Food poisoning costs the U.S. $152 billion, kills 5,000 people, and sends 325,000 to the hospital each year, new calculations suggest.
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03/02/2010 05:09 PM
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Generic Drug for Enlarged Prostate Approved
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The first generic version of Flomax, a medication to treat the signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, has won the approval of the FDA.
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03/02/2010 05:01 PM
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Coffee May Cut Risk of Heart Rhythm Problems
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A new study shows that moderate coffee drinking reduces the risk of being hospitalized for heart rhythm problems.
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03/02/2010 04:32 PM
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Which Marriages Last 10 Years?
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Being young, being childless, and, for women, not living with two parents at age 14 all predict lower odds of a marriage surviving 10 years, the CDC reports.
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03/02/2010 03:34 PM
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Big Rise in Kids' Junk Food Snacking
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Kids in the U.S. are gobbling down more unhealthy snacks daily than ever before, a new study shows.
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03/02/2010 03:04 PM
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Longtime Pot Smoking May Raise Psychosis Risk
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Young adults who are longtime pot smokers are more likely to display signs of psychosis than short-term smokers or people who've never smoked marijuana.
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03/02/2010 03:00 PM
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Prediabetes Precautions Often Ignored
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People with prediabetes aren't taking simple precautions that could prevent the potentially deadly disease of type 2 diabetes from taking hold, a study shows.
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03/01/2010 06:26 PM
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U.S. Has Racial Gap in Stroke Rate
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New research on racial disparity in stroke statistics between African-Americans and whites in the U.S.
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03/01/2010 06:00 PM
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Low-Fat Diet Tops Low-Carb in Long Run
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A low-carb diet may offer quick results, but a new study suggests that a low-fat diet may be best for long-term weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight.
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03/01/2010 05:44 PM
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Survey Shows Parents Worry About Vaccines
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How parents view children's vaccines
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03/01/2010 05:27 PM
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Panel Critical of FDA's Asthma Drug Ruling
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A leading panel of asthma experts today criticized a new FDA ruling that long-acting asthma drugs should be used only for the shortest period of time required to achieve control of asthma symptoms and then discontinued.
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