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Most U. S. Measles Cases Reported Since 1996; Many Unvaccinated Because of Philosophical Beliefs - Aug 27, 2008 - 4:18:19 PM
More measles (http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/measles/in-short-adult.htm) cases have been reported in the United States since.....

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Study: Some Baby Bottles Lose Significant Amounts of Vitamin C During 20-Minute Simulated Feeding - Aug 27, 2008 - 4:11:26 PM
A first-of-its-kind study to measure the level of nutrient loss during simulated baby bottle feedings has found that some bottle types resulted in......

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Hemp Foods Do Not Interfere with Drug Testing - Aug 27, 2008 - 9:29:24 AM
The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) is pleased that the authors of a new report in the July/August 2008 issue of the Journal......

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Cost of Caring for Aging Parents Could Be Next Financial Crisis; 63% of survey respondents don't have a plan to pay for their aging parents' care - Aug 27, 2008 - 9:26:12 AM
Many people find themselves responsible for paying for the care of their parents as they age. But according.....

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More Evidence Published That Epidemics of Childhood Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome are Linked to Immunization - Aug 27, 2008 - 9:23:51 AM
Data by Dr. Bart Classen in The Open Endocrinology Journal provides further evidence that epidemics of childhood....

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'Super Fruits' Like Tart Cherries may Provide Anti-Aging Benefits; Science Suggests Cherries Contain Powerful Antioxidant Profile That May Protect Against Signs of Aging - Aug 27, 2008 - 9:14:09 AM
A growing body of science suggests antioxidant-rich fruits can be a natural way to protect against the signs.....

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Federal Government Concludes Media and Movies Influence Youth Smoking - Aug 22, 2008 - 1:55:56 PM

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NJ Employers Paying 27.5% More than National Average for Employee Health Care Plans - Aug 22, 2008 - 1:53:47 PM

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Breast Augmentation Requested More Than Twice as Often as Breast Reduction - Feb 25, 2008 - 1:17:25 PM
Plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures are up 457% since 1997...

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There's a Question About the Credentials of Nearly 9% of Medical Practitioners - Feb 25, 2008 - 12:22:15 PM
Results of a study examining the credentials of 9,597 physicians, nurses and ancillary personnel practicing in 24 healthcare organizations including hospitals, surgery centers and health plans...

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Knowledge of Heart Attack Signs Lowest Among Hispanics - Feb 21, 2008 - 4:08:57 PM
An overwhelming number of Hispanic adults are failing to recognize heart attack warning signs and symptoms...

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Cord Blood Study Shows Good Results - Feb 14, 2008 - 10:17:06 AM
In a retrospective review of blood disorder patients treated with stem cells from their own cord blood (autologous transplant) or from the cord blood of a sibling (allogeneic-related transplant), the majority of the patients were cured or achieved remission...

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Americans Average More than 14 Prescriptions Per Person - Feb 13, 2008 - 1:34:03 PM
More U.S. adults are taking prescription drugs than ever before, fueling $12 billion in additional spending...

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New Medications May Take Longer Due to Globalization of Clinical Trials - Jan 24, 2008 - 12:35:41 PM
This study found the complexity of clinical trials will dramatically rise by 2010 due to the increase of clinical trials across various geographic locations...

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Medicare Prescription Plans Doing Better - Jan 17, 2008 - 10:45:24 AM
While three-fourths of seniors were satisfied with their Medicare drug plan at the end of last year, even more (87%) are satisfied this year...

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Healthy Kids Programs Helped Prevent More than 1,000 Hospitalizations Annually - Jan 14, 2008 - 5:46:33 PM
Healthy Kids, a locally-funded health insurance program for children, saves the State of California and the federal government up to $7.3 million annually in health care costs...

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One-Third of Women Boomers Have Concerns About Sex - Jan 7, 2008 - 3:57:26 PM
Over 87% of Baby Boomers think they are in good to excellent health, but they are interested in alternative approaches in healthcare...

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Breast Cancer Gene Mutation More Common in Hispanic, Young Black Women - Dec 26, 2007 - 1:33:15 PM
A genetic mutation already known to be more common in Ashkenazi Jewish breast cancer patients is also prevalent in Hispanic and young African-American women with breast cancer...

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It May Be Time to Ask Your Doctor for a Discount - Dec 19, 2007 - 2:06:10 PM
Americans agree health care costs too much, but relatively few patients talk to their doctors about costs or ask for a discount...

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Three of Four Americans Want More Info Before Choosing Their Doctor - Nov 21, 2007 - 10:27:44 AM
Most Americans are happy with their doctor or physician – but a clear majority also say they would like more information when choosing a health care provider...

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HIV Infections Down Slightly in India and Africa from Earlier Estimate - Nov 21, 2007 - 10:04:41 AM
The UN has issued an updated estimate of the extent of HIV infection around the globe, based mainly on improved methods of determining the scope of the disease...

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Childhood Obesity a Factor in Heart Disease - Nov 6, 2007 - 9:31:31 AM
It's not only your Body Mass Index in adulthood that affects whether you will have heart disease, it can be your child's BMI at age 3 or 4...

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Research Low on Value Scale for New Pediatricians - Nov 6, 2007 - 9:07:45 AM
Survey of the Physician Values in Practice Scale (PVIPS), a measure of personal values related to medicine by pediatricians new to practice...

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Fat/Cancer Link Stronger Than Ever - Oct 31, 2007 - 1:53:23 PM
The WCRF/AICR report, Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective, is the most comprehensive ever published on the evidence linking cancer risk to diet, physical activity and weight...

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Heart Disease Showing Up In Younger Adults - Oct 30, 2007 - 8:49:24 AM
The analysis shows that between 2001 and 2006, the number of 20-44 year olds taking prescription medications to treat high cholesterol increased 68 percent, and use of antihypertensives jumped 21 percent...