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Health care: Still on the critical list
CNNMoney.com - 3 hours ago
Last year: The cost of providing health insurance to employees continued to skyrocket, jumping by an average of 5.7% per employee after a 6.1% hike in 2007, according to a study by consulting firm Mercer.
Obama’s Health Care Resolutions Can’t Be Kept FOXNews
Obama's Plan for American Healthcare Salem-News.Com
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SeniorJournal.com

Mental Functions May Slip Early in Diabetic Patients
Bloomberg - 27 minutes ago
By Rob Waters Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- People who develop diabetes as adults may experience a slowdown in mental abilities as early as their 50s, a new study of the increasingly prevalent disease found.
Diabetes Slows Brain Function WebMD
Diabetes slows mental functions, even in middle-age Los Angeles Times
United Press International - Edmonton Journal - WISC
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That Happened!

Red Cross: Free Travel for Lucky Blood Donors
U.S. News & World Report - 1 hour ago
Southerners and snowbirds, take note: Donate blood between now and March 31 and you could be eligible to win a pair of airline tickets to anywhere Delta flies domestically.
Blood center planning events to attract donors Palo Alto Online
Somerset Medical Center Faces Blood Shortage New Brunswick Home News Tribune
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OverTheLimit.info

Health Buzz: Cheaper Gym Memberships and Other Health News
U.S. News & World Report - 3 hours ago
If getting in shape is one of your New Year's resolutions, here's good news—some gyms are slashing fees for new, current, and former members.
Gyms are slashing prices Los Angeles Times
Gyms still see solid January enrollment Shreveport Times
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CollegeOTR

"Third-Hand" Smoke Latest Find as Cigarettes Present yet Another ...
Associated Content - 1 hour ago
Deborah L. Shelton on ChicagoTribune.com reports that there is now concern over "third-hand" smoke. Third-hand smoke is not a term I had ever heard before.
Experts: Third hand smoke is dangerous for your health International Business Times
Researchers Warn of Third-Hand Smoke MyFox Spokane
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OverTheLimit.info

Scientists Developing Breast Cancer 'Vaccine'
FOXNews - 7 hours ago
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Scientists at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences hope to begin clinical trials this spring on a vaccine to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer.
Researchers Developing Breast Cancer Vaccine I Really Should Study
Clinical Trials Being Prepared For Breast Cancer Vaccine dBTechno
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Debate Over Teacher Drug Tests Spreads to West Virginia
U.S. News & World Report - 22 minutes ago
A policy that would have made drug testing of teachers and other school employees in a school district in West Virginia commonplace has been struck down by a federal judge, the Associated Press reports.
Kanawha County Students Head Back To Class WCHS
Cabell to join four counties in launching drug court Huntington Herald Dispatch
Charleston Gazette - West Virginia MetroNews
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eFluxMedia

Fire Safe Cigarettes Now Mandatory
KFDA - 4 hours ago
Smoking-related fires are the number one cause of fire deaths in the US. New laws in Texas and Oklahoma could change this statistic by changing the way cigarettes are made.
Smokers in Pa. are 'fire safe' in 2009 Lancaster Newspapers
More States Adopt Fire-Safe Cigarette Legislation RedOrbit
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TheMedGuru

Boone County Relay for Life seeking volunteers
Boone News Republican - 2 hours ago
In an effort to fight cancer and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment, the American Cancer Society holds its annual Relay for Life events each June - drawing support from more than 3.5 million participants nationwide.
UL kicks off Relay for Life planning The Daily Advertiser
The New Year 2009 Is Greeted With Relay For Life Events SmartAboutHealth
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InjuryBoard.com

NJ awaits outcome of policy on flu shots for children
SmartBrief - 40 minutes ago
New Jersey officials will soon find out whether parents are complying with a new state law that mandates flu vaccinations for children between 6 months and 5 years old who go to licensed preschool and day-care centers.
Time Running Out To Get Flu Vaccinations KBIA
Flu Shot Clinic WKRG-TV
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ABC News

Heart Attack Decrease Sustained Long-Term After Smoking Ban
MedPage Today - 5 hours ago
By John Gever, Senior Editor, MedPage Today PUEBLO, Colo., Jan. 5 -- Three years after a comprehensive ban on smoking in public places, hospital admissions for myocardial infarctions (MI) had declined 41% from pre-ban levels, researchers said.
Smoking ban linked to drop in heart attacks SmartBrief
Public Smoking Ban Helps Reduce Number Of Heart Attacks dBTechno
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Researchers focus on bringing missing bees back
The Associated Press - 11 hours ago
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Scientists in the field and the lab are trying to solve a mystery critical to the future of American agriculture: Why are honeybee hives failing at a disturbingly high rate?
Honeybee disorder still stumps researchers United Press International
Researchers focus on bringing missing bees back WZTV
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Fresh News

Religion May Be Key To Keeping Teens From Having Sex
SmartAboutHealth - 6 hours ago
Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, religion may be the key to keeping teens in the US from waiting until they are older to have sexual intercourse.
Study: Religious Teens More Likely to Abstain from Sex FOXNews
Teenagers Who Are Religious Wait Longer To Have Sex dBTechno
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Ranking nursing homes not so simple
The Evening Sun - 4 hours ago
Local nursing homes were quick to voice their displeasure with a new rating system launched last month by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Federal website ranks Valley nursing homes KGBT-TV Presents VALLEYCENTRAL.COM
Area nursing homes get federal ratings Green Bay Press Gazette
Shreveport Times - Corsicana Daily Sun - Centre Daily Times
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Michigan's medical marijuana rules open to debate
The Saginaw News - MLive.com - 2 hours ago
AP LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan officials still are working on the rules to guide the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The Department of Community Health's first crack at drafting official procedures for the program ran into some opposition at ...
Public questions proposed rules on medical marijuana City Pulse
Group: Medical marijuana draft rules unfair Detroit Free Press
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FDA Recalls Eye-Surgery Device
Wall Street Journal - 7 hours ago
WASHINGTON -- Federal regulators are recalling a surgical device made by Advanced Medical Optics Inc. after receiving reports the product caused inflammation in patients' eyes.
FDA orders recall of surgical tool from Advanced Medical Optics SmartBrief
AMO Healon D Recall: Cornea Transplant Chemical Agent Linked to ... AboutLawsuits.com
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Red Cross (press release)

Red Cross gives region hope
Albany Herald On-line - Jan 4, 2009
As temperatures drop outside, the Southwest Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross is struggling to help people in need. ALBANY - On Dec. 14, lint in the dryer vent of the O’Flynn home in Putney sparked a fire that cost family members their earthly ...
Red Cross volunteer opportunities Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
Local Red Cross Dealing With More Fire Cases WISC
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New York Times

Law on Flu Vaccinations May Be Tested
New York Times - Jan 2, 2009
Mel Evans/AP By DERRICK HENRY THE state’s new law requiring young children attending licensed pre-school and child care centers to get flu vaccinations will be tested this week when thousands of children return to classrooms and playrooms after the ...
Internet Searches Signal Health Alert MSNBC
Flu activity slow, but officials cautious Sioux Falls Argus Leader
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Regulators crack down on Citrus Health Care
Bizjournals.com - 3 hours ago
The suspensions were effective Jan. 1, according to a Dec. 16 letter from CMS to Citrus, a health management organization headquartered in Tampa that primarily serves Medicare and Medicaid recipients.
Medicare act changes oxygen rules Great Falls Tribune
Medicare pilot program launched in Arizona, Utah Arizona Capitol Times
Media Newswire (press release) - American Medical News (subscription)
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With no cash, California may just issue promises
Contra Costa Times - Jan 2, 2009
Californians planning to stuff their thinning wallets with money from 2008 state income tax returns could be disappointed. For the first time in 17 years, California finance officials warn they could pay taxpayer income tax refunds in April with IOUs.
California Controller Chiang had mild heart attack Sacramento Bee
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