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Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 11:52pm CDT by bigsaf
People in Ontario continue to wait too long to be seen in emergency departments and to get a bed at a long-term care facility, according to a new report.
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The dirtier the air, the more likely people are to suffer sudden cardiac arrest, new research from Australia shows.
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The operators of Australia's Olympic Dam Uranium Mine (known to hold 35% of the world's uranium) are exposing employees and contractors to unsafe levels of radiation, according to a whistleblower from inside the company.
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New York State is about to mandate the Meningococcal vaccines even though the condition is extremely rare and most people fully recover. The Meningococcal vaccine has injured thousands and killed 28. Governor David Patterson must veto this bill.
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Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 9:44pm CDT by luckydog
Dreams of eternal youth feature in many cultures throughout history, but it was only in the 20th century that research into longevity really began. Much about ageing is still mysterious - we don't even know the underlying reasons why we journey into old age.
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From the article:
HEALING WITH SINGLE FREQUENCY LIGHT
by: Olszewski, David, E.E., I.E.
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Chances are you sprinkle cinnamon into your morning oatmeal or add a dash of oregano to pizza without giving the spices much thought. But did you know your favorite flavors can actually do your body good?
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Tina Anderson was only 15 when she said she was forced to stand terrified before her entire Baptist congregation to confess her "sin" -- she had become pregnant.
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For children in Bangladesh, losing a mother — but not a father — can be deadly, a new study says.
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ONE day last summer, Charlie Martin felt a sharp pain in his lower back. But he couldn't jump into his car and rush to the doctor's office or the emergency room: Mr. Martin, a crane operator, was working on an oil rig in the South China Sea off Malaysia.
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Overly protective parents might be leaving a lasting impact on their child's personality, and not in a good way, a new study finds.
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Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 3:14pm CDT by Lady Bug
I have had my ups and downs...in the past 2 years or so, it's been mostly downs...The doctor tells me they think I just might be Bi-Polar...My husband of course agrees...He feels that he's been throught the wringer with me....I tell him just how do you think I feel...lol
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Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 2:57pm CDT by take2la
A new study out yesterday—June 1, 2010—has revealed a higher rate of miscarriages in women who were taking antidepressants during pregnancy. How much higher? Sixty-eight percent—yes —that's 68%—higher. Frankly, that is nothing short of shocking.
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To the dismay of state medical authorities and lawmakers, cannabis caravans have helped the number of pot cardholders in Montana swell over the past year from about 3,000 to 15,000.
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Oil has now washed up on the beaches of three Gulf states. How dangerous is it?
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Overly protective parents might be leaving a lasting impact on their child's personality, and not in a good way, a new study finds.
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Being alert to the dangerous connections between some illnesses can help you avoid a shadow disease or get early diagnosis and treatment, leading to a better outcome.
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The World Health Organization says an expert panel may recommend Tuesday that the global body declare the swine flu pandemic officially over.
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Though many athletes eat before training, some scientists say that if you really want to get rid of more fat, you should skip the pre-workout snack.
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A new report shows one in five high school students have taken a prescription drug that they didn't get from a doctor.
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Australia's chief medical officer today renewed his advice for clinicians to suspend seasonal flu vaccination for healthy children younger than 5 after national investigations confirmed higher-than-expected rates of fever and convulsions after immunization in that age-group.
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Study Shows Some Improvement for Men Who Use Spray Before Sex
(San Francisco) -- A quick spray of a new drug may help men who suffer from premature ejaculation last nearly six times longer, new research suggests.
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"GSK's unlawful conduct has cost patients, their insurers and government payers millions of dollars, and it has caused needless suffering to thousands of Californians," explained Miguel Marquez, Santa Clara County's acting county counsel.
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Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 12:04pm CDT by take2la
A Tampa psychologist has relinquished his license to practice in Florida to avoid further state disciplinary action involving an accusation he had sex with a Lakeland woman he counseled.
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A Brooklyn Heights Key Food that has been repeatedly accused of changing the "sell-by" date on meat is off the hook this week after the state revealed that the relabeling practice is completely legal.
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Running on empty may not be such a bad idea after all. Though many athletes eat before training, some scientists say that if you really want to get rid of more fat, you should skip the pre-workout snack.
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A new report shows one in five high school students have taken a prescription drug that they didn't get from a doctor.
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Posted: June 3rd, 2010, 10:16am CDT by Soph0571
Lifting America's ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood could provide an extra 219,000 pints a year, a report says.
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Thirty percent of urologists have seen or treated boys for testicular trauma in the past year, including severe injuries caused by so-called "sack-tapping," an msnbc.com survey found.
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The head of the World Health Organization says swine flu is still a pandemic even though the period of most intense activity appears to have passed.
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For days now, Dr. Damon Dietrich and other physicians have seen patients come through their emergency room at West Jefferson Medical Center with similar symptoms: respiratory problems, headaches and nausea.
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Substance abuse is of major concern to most countries around the world. It causes more pain and suffering, and financial loss, than any other disease.
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At least 11 states have passed laws this year regulating or restricting abortion, giving opponents of abortion what partisans on both sides of the issue say is an unusually high number of victories.
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Good for you.
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Caffeine addiction is such a downer that regular coffee drinkers may get no real pick-me-up from their morning cup, according to a study by British scientists.
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A mother, Amy Buck, gave birth to a healthy baby boy despite enduring 20 days of labour.
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This is the funniest photo I have seen in awhile. What say you?