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Health NewsFitness: On the Other End of the Line, Discipline2008-03-07 04:51 - Feel like back-sliding? What, and disappoint the wellness coach? Drug Tied to China Had Contaminant, F.D.A. Says 2008-03-07 04:50 - The critical blood thinner heparin, which has been linked to at least 19 deaths, contained a possibly counterfeit ingredient. Two Tests Added to Recommended List to Prevent or Detect Colorectal Ca... 2008-03-07 04:50 - The American Cancer Society is recommending virtual colonoscopies and stool tests be a part of colorectal cancer screening for adults 50 and older. House Approves Bill on Mental Health Parity 2008-03-07 04:50 - After more than a decade of struggle, the House passed a bill requiring most group health plans to provide more generous coverage for treatment of mental illnesses. New Generation Gap as Older Addicts Seek Help 2008-03-07 04:50 - Across the country, substance abuse centers are reaching out to older addicts who have historically been ignored. Study Details Women’s Risks After Stopping Hormones 2008-03-06 06:01 - A study of more than 16,000 women indicates that the excess cancer risk among former hormone users translates to an added annual risk of 0.3 percent for an individual. Yes, MSG, the Secret Behind the Savor 2008-03-06 04:50 - If you live in the United States and like spicy tuna rolls, Puerto Rican roast pork or Thai noodles, there is a good chance you are eating, and enjoying, MSG. More Expensive Placebos Bring More Relief 2008-03-06 04:50 - In a recent study, researchers found that a $2.50 placebo works better than one that costs 10 cents. Easily Overlooked Lesions Tied to Colon Cancer 2008-03-06 04:50 - A hard-to-find abnormality in the colon is more common than previously thought, researchers say. Eradicate Malaria? Doubters Fuel Debate 2008-03-05 06:01 - Some people have lauded Bill and Melinda Gates’s call to eradicate malaria as inspirational; others call it noble but quixotic. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 |
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