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Initial chaos quickly put under control
MLive.com - by Chronicle News Service Courtesy photo/Pablo MartinezGrand Rapids firefighters tend to a man who climbed the roof's duct work at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Video: Raw Video: Helicopter Crashes at Mich. Hospital FAA begins crash investigation |
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Health Highlights: May 30, 2008
U.S. News & World Report - Less than one-third of people who cared for children younger than age six knew the toxicity of common household products, a new US study found. WHO wants full ban on tobacco ads and sponsorship WHO calls for total ban on tobacco advertising |
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In New York City, Two Versions of End-of-Life Care
New York Times - By ANEMONA HARTOCOLLIS and FORD FESSENDEN There are two starkly different paths toward death in New York City’s hospitals, one for patients at elite private institutions, another for those at public hospitals, according to new data compiled as part of … Consumer Reports rates Bay Area hospitals More Aggressive Hospital Care Does Not Lead to Improved Patient … |
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Macmillan ignored smoking warning
BBC News - In the 1950s the Chancellor of the Exchequer Harold Macmillan put the financial benefits of cigarettes over the nation's health, records show. British Cabinet had warning of cancer-smoking link Smoking fears dismissed by Macmillan |
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Bacterial Infection May Boost SIDS Risk
Washington Post - By Amanda Gardner THURSDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) — Could common bacterial infections cause some cases of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS? Infection cot death link probed Bacteria May Be at Fault for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome |
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Doctor Of Chris Benoit Indicted On 175 Counts
dBTechno - Washington (dbTechno) - The doctor of former pro wrestler Chris Benoit, Dr. Phil Astin has been indicted on 175 counts related to the disbursement of drugs such as anabolic steroids. Doctor who treated pro wrestler faces more charges Carrollton physician facing more charges of overprescribing … |
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Court hears fertility treatment denial case
San Jose Mercury News - By Howard Mintz Just two weeks after finding California's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional, the state Supreme Court on Wednesday found itself thrust back into a legal conflict over gay rights. State Supreme Court may give gays a medical victory Court weighs if doctors can not treat lesbian |
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Death of spouse ups odds of nursing home care
Reuters - By Megan Rauscher NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An older person's likelihood of entering a nursing home or other long-term care facility is particularly high immediately after the death of a spouse, new research indicates. More friends = better memory Active Social Life Helps Keep Aging Mind Sharp |
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Brazil's top court OKs embryonic cell research
Reuters - BRASILIA, May 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's Supreme Court upheld on Thursday legislation that allows research on embryonic stem cells in the world's largest Roman Catholic country, where church groups staunchly oppose the practice. Brazil's top court approves stem cell research Brazil Court Votes in Favor of Embryonic Stem Cell Research |
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Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Efficient in Preventing Alzheimer’s
eFluxMedia - By Anna Boyd Researchers seem to have come to a conclusion involving painkillers such aspirin and ibuprofen and their influence on someone’s chance to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Some painkillers could reduce Alzheimer's risk Ibuprofen No Better at Reducing Alzheimer's Risk |
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