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In yet another blow to Nets, forward Chris Douglas-Roberts tests positive for swine flu
Chris Douglas-Roberts has tested positive for swine flu, another blow to a New Jersey Nets team that is losing players as quickly as games. Comment?
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Second Palestinian died of A/H1N1 in West Bank
A Palestinian woman has died of A/H1N1 influenza Saturday evening in the West Bank, the health ministry said. Comment?
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Sunday Sauce: In defence of Salt Fish
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For centuries, Salt Fish and Ackee have been married, enjoying the status of National Dish, which we Jamaicans hold dear to our bosoms and guts. Comment?
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In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only - AP
... invitation only to those at highest risk for flu complications. "That is one of the great advantages of the British health system," said Dr. Steve Field, president of the Royal College of General Physicians. "We have a list of all the names of ... Comment?
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Poll: One-third able to get swine flu vaccine - AP
... numbers are about the same for parents who tried to get the vaccine for their children, the Harvard School of Public Health poll found. Swine flu vaccine has been available in the United States for about a month, but supplies have been limited ... Comment?
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Medical aid group raises alarm about AIDS funding - AP
A A A' The global recession and pressure to divert funds to other health crises are hurting the fight against AIDS, a medical group warned Thursday, with one health worker saying he feared a return to the days when the AIDS virus was a death sentence in Africa. Comment?
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It's time juice loses its wholesome image, some experts say
To many people, it's a health food. To others, it's simply soda in disguise. That virtuous glass of juice is feeling the squeeze as doctors, scientists and public health authorities step up their efforts to reduce the nation's girth. Comment?
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With the H1N1 flu now widespread in the U.S., many Americans who want the vaccine say the Government's message is garbled and ever-changing. Hari Sreenivasan reports on this growing confusion. Read Story Recommended Comment?
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Swine flu shuts down Slovakia-Ukraine border
Via 3news.co.nz: Swine flu shuts down Slovakia-Ukraine border . Excerpt: Slovakia is to close all but one road border crossing with Ukraine today because of Ukraine's swine flu epidemic. Comment?
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US: H1N1 vaccine clinic causes frenzy in San Jose
Via abc7news.com: H1N1 vaccine clinic causes frenzy in San Jose . Excerpt: Aside from the national health care issue, Americans are paying attention to another health issue, vaccinations for the H1N1 flu virus. Comment?
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House, Senate health care bills detailed
Here is a comparison of the three health care bills before Congress, including one by House Democrats and an alternative by House Republicans. Comment?
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NYC Opens Clinics for Swine Flu Vaccinations
The clinics were opened Saturday in all five boroughs. Health officials say about 1,000 school-age children received the vaccination on Saturday. Comment?
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Nets forward Chris Douglas-Roberts has swine flu
Chris Douglas-Roberts has tested positive for swine flu, another blow to a New Jersey Nets team that is losing players as quickly as games. Comment?
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Same Day Dentures are now a Reality for Michigan Dental Patients
Redford, Michigan dental practice, A One Dentures, can provide a full-set of upper and lower dentures to their patients in one day. Comment?
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Memory walk held to raise Alzheimer's awareness
Downtown Augusta was painted purple this morning for the 19th annual Memory Walk, an event to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease. Comment?
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Rep. Dingell takes gavel as House debates health
Democrats gave the gavel to the longest-serving House member ever as the chamber began debating legislation overhauling the country's health care system. Comment?
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Officials: Another Mich. child dies of swine flu
Kalamazoo County health officials say a boy has died from the swine flu. The death is the state's second reported child death from H1N1 complications since Sept. Comment?
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Cole County health dept. holds H1N1 vaccine clinic
... than six months old, those between the ages of six months and 24 years old, those with chronic medical problems and health care workers were the only ones given the vaccine.A A A A A A A A Another clinic will be held next Saturday, Nov. 14 at St. ... Comment?
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Dozens of four legged friends go off the leash for epilepsy. Dogs and their owners took over Lakeshore Park near the reservoir this afternoon. Comment?
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FDA Warns Web Companies Not To Sell Flavored Cigs
... what action they have taken. The FDA banned candy-, fruit- and clove-flavored cigarettes in September. Federal health authorities and regulators say those products appeal especially to young people and are intended to attract new smokers. The FDA ... Comment?
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