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Insurers Pin Rate Hikes on Health Law
Insurers plan to raise premiums on some Americans as a result of the health overhaul as soon as next month, complicating Democrats' efforts to trumpet their signature achievement ahead of elections.
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New Alzheimer's approach may sidestep early snags
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A new Alzheimer's compound kept toxic clumps from forming in the brains of mice, without causing side effects seen in similar drugs, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
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AP Exclusive: Back to work after salmonella case
By MARY CLARE JALONICK
2010-09-08T19:18:23Z
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The peanut industry executive whose filthy processing plants were blamed in a salmonella outbreak two years ago that killed nine people and sickened hundreds more is back in the business....
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AP Exclusive: Back to work after salmonella case
By MARY CLARE JALONICK
2010-09-08T19:18:23Z
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The peanut industry executive whose filthy processing plants were blamed in a salmonella outbreak two years ago that killed nine people and sickened hundreds more is back in the business....
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Statins linked to lower rheumatoid arthritis risk
LONDON (Reuters) - Israeli scientists have found a significant link between taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor or Crestor and a reduced risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.
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Group backs mandatory flu vaccinations for doctors
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2010-09-08T18:59:47Z
CHICAGO (AP) -- The nation's largest pediatricians' group is endorsing mandatory flu vaccinations for doctors, nurses and other health workers....
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Nasal allergies may affect infants too
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study adds to evidence that infants and toddlers are not too young to develop nasal allergies, particularly if their parents have a history of the bothersome condition.
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Higher heart risk seen in younger African Americans
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - African Americans are known to have a higher rate of heart disease and stroke than whites, and a new study suggests that those excess risks emerge at a relatively young age.
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Same Needle Used on Group of Students During Blood Test
A group of high school students in Tasmania may have been exposed to several blood borne viruses after a teacher decided to use the same needle while taking blood samples.
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Report says obesity surgery can save health costs
LONDON (Reuters) - Providing surgical treatment for people who are morbidly obese could save British taxpayer-funded health services and the wider economy hundreds of millions of pounds a year, leading surgeons said on Wednesday.
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Half of "untreatable" asthma cases may be treatable
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Good news for kids with treatment-resistant asthma: Their breathing troubles just might be treatable.
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Drug co. paid writers to promote hormone therapy
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Drugmaker Wyeth used ghostwriters to play up the benefits and downplay the harm of hormone replacement therapy in articles published in medical journals, a U.S. researcher said on Tuesday.
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Half of "untreatable" asthma cases may be treatable
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Good news for kids with treatment-resistant asthma: Their breathing troubles just might be treatable.
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Back-to-School Blues for Pets
Back-to-school season is a time of stress and transition for the whole family -- including the pets.
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California seeks to fine UnitedHealth up to $9.9 billion
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - California regulators are seeking fines of up to $9.9 billion from a unit of health insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc, citing mismanaged medical claims, failure to pay doctors and other lapses.
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Record Hong Kong air pollution sparks protest
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Roadside air pollution in Hong Kong hit record highs in the first six months of the year, hurting public health and economic competitiveness compared with Asian rivals, activists and lawmakers said on Tuesday.
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Call for a Randomized Trial to Settle the Low-Carb Diet Questions
A recent observational study on low-carb diets suggests an association between a plant-based low-carb diet and longer life.
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