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Democratic VP nominee Biden releases medical records - CNN

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 02:57 PM CDT


ABC News

Democratic VP nominee Biden releases medical records
CNN - 1 hour ago
By Caleb Hellerman (CNN) -- Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden, 65, released his medical records Monday, detailing the treatment of two brain aneurysms in 1988 and other, mostly minor medical problems.
Biden Campaign Releases Some Medical Records for Review Washington Post
Biden's Medical Report Shows He's Healthy, But Questions Remain ABC News
The Associated Press - Boston Globe - Gainesville Sun - New York Times
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The DNA Age Taking a Peek at the Experts’ Genetic Secrets - New York Times

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 12:59 PM CDT


Wall Street Journal Blogs

The DNA Age Taking a Peek at the Experts' Genetic Secrets
New York Times - 3 hours ago
By AMY HARMON BOSTON - Is Esther Dyson, the technology venture capitalist who is training to be an astronaut, genetically predisposed to a major heart attack?
Researchers to post personal genes on Web USA Today
Scientists' Entire DNA Sequences to Be Posted on Web FOXNews
Bloomberg - eFluxMedia - Telegraph.co.uk - Boston Globe
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Book compiles advice from cancer survivors - Los Angeles Times

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 12:20 PM CDT


dBTechno

Book compiles advice from cancer survivors
Los Angeles Times - 3 hours ago
Today's Los Angeles Times Health section is devoted to the topic of battling cancer. You won't have to look too far to read some inspirational stories of men and women fighting the disease.
50000 hit Jones Beach for breast cancer walk Newsday
Lady Foot Locker and the American Cancer Society Help Others ... MarketWatch
Cape Coral Daily Breeze - Lower Hudson Journal news - San Francisco Chronicle - eFluxMedia
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Mental exercise could help prevent memory loss associated with ... - Telegraph.co.uk

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 03:05 PM CDT


Daily Mail

Mental exercise could help prevent memory loss associated with ...
Telegraph.co.uk - 1 hour ago
University graduates who perform mentally demanding jobs could be helping to ward off the symptoms of Alzheimer's, according to a new study.
Education and Employment May Offer Alzheimer's Protection MedPage Today
Education protects against Alzheimer's impact Reuters UK
The Press Association - Newswise (press release) - MarketWatch
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Strong growth in Medicaid anticipated - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 11:02 AM CDT


Chatter Shmatter

Strong growth in Medicaid anticipated
Atlanta Journal Constitution - 5 hours ago
By KEVIN FREKING AP Medicaid's growing strain on federal and state budgets is unlikely to abate over the coming decade as the cost of providing health care to the poor is expected to increase 7.9 percent annually, government actuaries reported Friday.
Medicaid spending to increase substantially in the next decade FierceHealthcare
Medicaid Costs Projected To Grow by 7.9% Annually, According to ... Kaiser network.org
Wall Street Journal Blogs - McKnight's Long Term Care News - Reuters UK - SeniorJournal.com
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Flu Vaccines Necessary in Kids? - U.S. News & World Report

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 01:44 PM CDT


HealthNews

Flu Vaccines Necessary in Kids?
U.S. News & World Report - 2 hours ago
To me, the best part of being a journalist is that sometimes my preconceived notions get thrown to the wind in the process of researching an article.
Forgoing vaccines has a social cost Boston Globe
Should I Get A Flu Shot? Washington Post
OhMyGov! - Louisville Courier-Journal - Philadelphia Inquirer - HealthNews
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Genentech: Avastin colon study continuing - Bizjournals.com

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 12:43 PM CDT


Genentech: Avastin colon study continuing
Bizjournals.com - 3 hours ago
Genentech Inc. said a Phase III study of Avastin against early-stage colon cancer will continue as planned. The announcement - and its timing - is important for South San Francisco-based Genentech (NYSE: DNA) and might figure into Roche Holding's ...
Genentech to Continue Avastin Trial TheStreet.com
Genentech continues early-stage colon cancer study BusinessWeek
Reuters - CNNMoney.com - KMPH Fox 26 - RTT News
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Heart Failure Raises Risk of Fractures - U.S. News & World Report

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 03:07 PM CDT


Heart Failure Raises Risk of Fractures
U.S. News & World Report - 1 hour ago
By Ed Edelson MONDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- People with heart failure face a higher risk of fractures, particularly of potentially crippling breaks in the hip bones, new Canadian research finds.
Heart Failure Boosts Bone Fracture Risk WebMD
Heart Failure Linked to Higher Hip Fracture Risk MedPage Today
TheHeart.Org - Eureka! Science News - CBC.ca
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Know the facts and resources on breast cancer - Chillicothe Gazette

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 06:35 AM CDT


Chatter Shmatter

Know the facts and resources on breast cancer
Chillicothe Gazette - 9 hours ago
Many of us know a mother, a daughter, a relative or a friend diagnosed with breast cancer. You saw the tears, witnessed the fear and hoped to yourself it never would happen to you.
Cut Your Risk During Breast Cancer Awareness Month dBTechno
Breast cancer awareness GoErie.com
Journal and Courier - Wilmington News Journal, OH - Jamaica Gleaner - UConn Daily Campus (subscription)
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Low Birth Weight Tied to Rise in Infant Hemangiomas - Washington Post

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 12:29 PM CDT


The Money Times

Low Birth Weight Tied to Rise in Infant Hemangiomas
Washington Post - 3 hours ago
MONDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- A rise in the number of low birth weight infants in the United States is a major reason why there's an increased rate of a common type of birthmark called infantile hemangioma, a new study finds.
Increase in Hemangiomas Linked to Increasing Rate of Low Birth Weight MedPage Today
Cause of infantile hemangioma found United Press International
WXii 12.com - EurekAlert (press release)
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Do You Find Eating Enjoyable? - FitSugar.com

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 12:07 PM CDT


Sydney Morning Herald

Do You Find Eating Enjoyable?
FitSugar.com - 4 hours ago
The rapidly rising rate of obesity has created many questions as well as many studies searching for answers. While a singular answer to the "epidemic" is unlikely, a new study revealed a couple of interesting components to this quandary.
Overeating Explained: My Genes Made Me Do It InjuryBoard.com
Obesity Is in Your Genes and...Brain! eFluxMedia
ChattahBox - Financial Times - dBTechno - Washington Post
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Environmental group wants bottled-water labels to list contaminants - SmartBrief

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 03:13 PM CDT


Boston Globe

Environmental group wants bottled-water labels to list contaminants
SmartBrief - 1 hour ago
The Environmental Working Group wants the FDA to require bottled-water manufacturers to disclose contaminants the way tap water systems do.
Study Finds Tap Safer Than Bottled Water InjuryBoard.com
google news commentComment by Wenonah Hauter Executive Director, Food and Water Watch
ChattahBox - dBTechno - ABC News - Los Angeles Times
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Some parents see child's size wrongly - United Press International

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 02:51 PM CDT


TheMedGuru

Some parents see child's size wrongly
United Press International - 1 hour ago
VICTORIA, Australia, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- Australian researchers say about 40 percent of parents say they think their underweight or overweight children are average in weight.
Parents 'wrong' on child weight BBC News
Study: Bullying outweighs obesity in parents' minds New York Daily News
WAPT - Los Angeles Times - TheMedGuru - Irish Health
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MI to e-connect 15000 doctors statewide - FierceHealthIT

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 10:18 AM CDT


MI to e-connect 15000 doctors statewide
FierceHealthIT - 6 hours ago
The Michigan State Medical Society has worked out a deal with Covisint that will allow 15000 of its physicians to connect to each other via an electronic network for free.
Covisint To 'Connect The Docs' All Over Michigan WWJ
Electronic network to link state MDs Detroit Free Press
Chicago Tribune - eFluxMedia - Lansing State Journal - The Ann Arbor News - MLive.com
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Police chief critical of marijuana measure - Livingston Daily

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 04:03 AM CDT


Police chief critical of marijuana measure
Livingston Daily - 12 hours ago
By Jim Totten • DAILY PRESS & ARGUS • October 20, 2008 A Livingston County police chief has serious concerns about the ballot question on the Nov. 4 election to legalize medical use of marijuana and is encouraging voters to reject the measure.
Editorial: Medical marijuana proposal needs more safeguards MLive.com
Drug czar urges 'no' vote on Proposal 1 Mirror
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com - Battle Creek Enquirer - Lansing State Journal - The Jackson Citizen Patriot - MLive.com
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Autism United Protests Against Dennis Leary - Mom Logic

Posted: 18 Oct 2008 10:47 AM CDT


Chatter Shmatter

Autism United Protests Against Dennis Leary
Mom Logic - Oct 18, 2008
Evelyn Ain, president of Autism United, is calling for a rally and protest against Dennis Leary. When he appears at Comics Come Home 14 in Boston, one of the largest comedy events in the country, the group plans to have hundreds of parents and children ...
Denis Leary Goes On Attack Against Autism, Parents dBTechno
McCarthy: 'Leary Is Uninformed About Autism' San Francisco Chronicle
MSNBC - TheCelebrityCafe.com - About - News & Issues - People Magazine
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Hillsborough teacher arrested in Craigslist sting - Tampa Bay's 10

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 11:51 AM CDT


Hillsborough teacher arrested in Craigslist sting
Tampa Bay's 10 - 4 hours ago
Winter Haven, Florida - A Hillsborough County middle school teacher is off the job today, accused of offering an undercover officer in Polk County money for sex.
Internet prostitution sting in Polk leads to 13 arrests Orlando Sentinel
Boater Vanishes; Search Under Way Local6.com
The Ledger - Tampa Tribune - News Chief - Tampa Bay's 10
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Your mom and dad are right: Good health = better grades - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 05:19 AM CDT


Your mom and dad are right: Good health = better grades
Minneapolis Star Tribune - 10 hours ago
Clean, stress-free living pays off for college students, a University of Minnesota study finds. By JOSEPHINE MARCOTTY, Star Tribune If only it were that easy.
U survey links high stress with low grades Minnesota Daily
Bad habits can mean bad grades, University of Minnesota study finds Pioneer Press
Minnesota Public Radio - Duluth News Tribune - Earthtimes (press release)
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Nike Women's Marathon raises more than $18 million - San Jose Mercury News

Posted: 20 Oct 2008 08:31 AM CDT


San Diego Union Tribune

Nike Women's Marathon raises more than $18 million
San Jose Mercury News - 7 hours ago
AP SAN FRANCISCO—Organizers of the Nike Women's Marathon say the thousands of runners who ran a 26.2 mile course through San Francisco helped to raise more than $18 million for leukemia and lymphoma research.
Marathon's twin causes: cancer, female athletes San Francisco Chronicle
Thousands of Women "Run Like a Girl" at Fifth-Annual Nike Women's ... WELT ONLINE
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