US Firms Seek Rock Stake
TWO American private-equity funds, Cerberus and Five Mile, are looking to take an equity stake in Northern Rock as part of a rescue package for the stricken mortgage bank....
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U.S. Official Says Syria May Have Nuclear Ties
A top U.S. non-proliferation official said that North Korea may be aiding Syria in a covert nuclear program....
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Well: A One-Eyed Invader In The Bedroom
Here’s one simple way to keep your children healthy: Ban the bedroom TV....
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Close Encounters With Someone Else’s Food And Drink
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Cleopatra’s Demise Told In Dramatic Harmonies
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Health News

Fitness: On the Other End of the Line, Discipline
2008-03-07 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.


 
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