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FDA OKs 1st Eyelash Drug Latisse - WebMD

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 12:25 PM CST


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FDA OKs 1st Eyelash Drug Latisse
WebMD - 3 hours ago
By Miranda Hitti Dec. 26, 2008 -- The FDA has approved Latisse, the first drug to promote eyelash growth, according to Allergan, the company that makes Latisse.
First drug to promote eyelash growth OK'd United Press International
FDA approves Allergan's drug for longer eyelashes Reuters
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California Surgeon Used Human Fat to Power Car - FOXNews

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 08:09 AM CST


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California Surgeon Used Human Fat to Power Car
FOXNews - 8 hours ago
A former Beverly Hills, Calif. liposuction doctor claimed to have the environment's best interests at heart when he began fueling his and his girlfriend's SUVs with human fat sucked out of his patients.
Doc Busted for Using Human Fat to Fuel Cars KTLA
Surgeon In US Takes Fat From Patients To Power His Car dBTechno
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US Health Care Costs Part VI: At What Price Physician Autonomy? - New York Times

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 09:33 AM CST


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US Health Care Costs Part VI: At What Price Physician Autonomy?
New York Times - 6 hours ago
By Uwe E. Reinhardt After a lengthy discourse on health policy with a physician, I asked him to describe the ideal health system from a physician's perspective.
Where will health care fall on the list of national priorities? HemOncToday
Medicare beware Mineral Wells Index
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Health Buzz: State Medicaid Cuts and Other Health News - U.S. News & World Report

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 09:48 AM CST


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Health Buzz: State Medicaid Cuts and Other Health News
U.S. News & World Report - 6 hours ago
Many states are cutting back on Medicaid as revenue falls and more people are out of work and without private health insurance, the Washington Post reports.
New York gov wants Medicaid expanded for more poor Forbes
Cash-strapped states look to cut from Medicaid Houston Chronicle
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A prescription for problems - MSNBC

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 09:57 AM CST


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A prescription for problems
MSNBC - 6 hours ago
By JO CIAVAGLIA Most people know prescription drugs can be dangerous, but fever reducers, cold and flu medications and even pain relievers sold in supermarkets and drug stores can be potential killers, too.
Elderly Endangered by Drug Mixing Newsinferno.com
Drug Combinations Putting Seniors at Risk Washington Post
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Missouri firm recalls possibly tainted sausages - Reuters

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 09:06 AM CST


Missouri firm recalls possibly tainted sausages
Reuters - 7 hours ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - T. Piekutowski European Style Sausage is recalling about 750 pounds of sausage products for possible contamination with Listeria, a bacterium that can cause a fatal infection, the US Department of Agriculture said on Thursday.
Sausage Recall over Listeria Contamination Newsinferno.com
St. Louis Sausage Shop Recalls 750 Pounds MyFox Saint Louis
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AstraZeneca says FDA requests Seroquel information - Reuters

Posted: 24 Dec 2008 01:41 AM CST


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AstraZeneca says FDA requests Seroquel information
Reuters - Dec 23, 2008
LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - AstraZeneca (AZN.L) said the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had requested further information relating to a supplemental new drug application for its schizophrenia drug Seroquel.
AstraZeneca says FDA asks for Seroquel detail The Associated Press
MARKET REPORT: Depressive news for AstraZeneca Daily Mail
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Area nursing homes dispute low ratings - Carlisle Sentinel

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 02:12 PM CST


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Area nursing homes dispute low ratings
Carlisle Sentinel - 2 hours ago
State Sen. Patricia Vance, R-31, says tough ratings will force poor performing nursing homes to get better By John Hilton, City Editor, December 26, 2008 When the late Lawton Rovegno's health began to fail, Cumberland County Commissioner Rick Rovegno ...
Feds grade local nursing homes Columbia Independent Online
New ratings give Avanti, Friendly Village average marks Lakeland Times
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Embryonic stem cell creation opens door for genetically engineered ... - ChattahBox

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 03:04 PM CST


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Embryonic stem cell creation opens door for genetically engineered ...
ChattahBox - 1 hour ago
The essential ingredient for making genetically engineered versions of rats have finally been created after decades of effort in the field.
Scientists May Isolate Stem Cells From Rats, Other Mammals Washington Post
Scientist: stem cells could end animal testing CNN
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• Coke Gets FDA Warning Letter About Coke Plus - Consumer Affairs

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 10:47 AM CST


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• Coke Gets FDA Warning Letter About Coke Plus
Consumer Affairs - 5 hours ago
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the Coca-Cola Company that its label for Diet Coke Plus is misleading. At issue, the agency says, are the label's nutritional claims.
FDA Urges a New Diet Coke Label Wall Street Journal
FDA: Diet Coke Plus Is A Minus Forbes
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A Parting Shot at Women’s Rights - New York Times

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 09:40 PM CST


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A Parting Shot at Women's Rights
New York Times - 18 hours ago
Undermining women's reproductive rights and access to health care has been a pervasive theme of the outgoing administration. On his first full day in office, President Bush imposed the "global gag rule," which prohibits taxpayer dollars from going to ...
Bush Administration's New Rule Curtails Women's Health Options TopNews
Voices: New regulation Joplin Globe
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Red Cross Seeing Holiday Blood Shortages - Associated Content

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 02:06 PM CST


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Red Cross Seeing Holiday Blood Shortages
Associated Content - 2 hours ago
By Julia Bodeeb, published Dec 26, 2008 Every year, the Red Cross typically has a decline in donations over the holiday season. Thus, January typically starts with a severe need for blood donations.
Video: Prizes for donating to Birmingham's Biggest Blood Drive NBC13.com
Inauguration crowds bring challenge to the Red Cross Bizjournals.com
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Kane patient's alleged abusers included supervisor - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 02:04 PM CST


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Kane patient's alleged abusers included supervisor
Pittsburgh Post Gazette - 2 hours ago
By Jonathan D. Silver, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The five women charged with abusing a 94-year-old Alzheimer's patient at the Kane Regional Center in Glen Hazel worked together on the same overnight shift and included a supervisor, county officials said ...
Officials: Supervisor participated in Kane abuse Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
94 Year Alzheimer's Patient Abused by Pittsburgh Care Home Workers TopNews
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House Fire Destroys Sebring Home - Tampa Tribune

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 03:47 PM CST


House Fire Destroys Sebring Home
Tampa Tribune - 25 minutes ago
SEBRING - American Red Cross volunteers helped a family of five who lost their home to fire on Christmas Eve, according to Phil Attinger with the American Red Cross Polk County chapter.
Red Cross still in need of permanent office Southeast Sun
Families in DeKalb fire given temporary housing Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Florida's Silver Alert Program Called A Success - CBS 4

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 01:48 PM CST


Florida's Silver Alert Program Called A Success
CBS 4 - 2 hours ago
The information you provide will be used only to send the requested e-mail and will not be used to send any other e-mail communications.
Silver Alert Issued For Elderly Sarasota Man MSNBC
Silver Alert Helps Keep Senior North County Voice
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Staffing issues plaguing mental health system - Foster's Daily Democrat

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 02:24 AM CST


Staffing issues plaguing mental health system
Foster's Daily Democrat - 13 hours ago
By ADAM D. KRAUSS CONCORD - Several off the 546 adults who participated in a new consumer survey about the state's mental health system had positive things to report.
Protect voter intent for state's mentall ill Modesto Bee
Valley mental health center may close Fresno Bee
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West Newbury Council on Aging News - The Daily News of Newburyport

Posted: 26 Dec 2008 03:16 AM CST


Chattanooga Times Free Press

West Newbury Council on Aging News
The Daily News of Newburyport - 12 hours ago
Meals on Wheels Driver Needed: Are you looking to give back to the community? We are looking for someone to deliver Meals on Wheels Monday through Thursday.
Your help brings meals to the needy Daily Press
Donations, volunteers needed Newnan Times-Herald
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