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Auburn women's golf struggles on opening day of NCAA Championships
ATHENS, Georgia -- The Auburn women's golf team turned in a surprising second round at the NCAA Regionals to earn its spot at the NCAA Championships. Comment?
Centerplate Sues Local 2 Unite Here for Alleged Violation of Federal...
"protecting the guest experience at AT&T Park is paramount and it will not be disrupted as the company has contingency plans in place in the event of a labor action." The concessionaire at AT&T Park today filed a dynamic lawsuit against Local 2 Unite Here union for violations of national labor laws and for attempting to block charity groups and ... (more) Comment?
VCA Animal Hospitals Offers Free Boarding for Pets Affected by Oklahoma Tornadoes
VCA Animal Hospitals announced that select VCA hospitals in Oklahoma are offering free boarding assistance for small animals, including dogs, cats, birds and pocket pets, whose families have lost their homes or are among those evacuated due to the devastating tornadoes in the state. Comment?
This is the second expansion for the Houston-based litigation law firm, which now has a total of 18,233 square feet. Comment?
Vanderbilt Poll: Tennesseans Oppose Online Tax
... University poll released Tuesday. The survey also found that 60 percent support expanding Medicaid under the federal health care law, up nine percentage points from the last time the school polled on the issue in December. Gov. Bill Haslam announced ... Comment?
The life of a fat cell is not as simple as it looks
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That's the conclusion of a group of Sydney scientists who surveyed for the first time the contents of the cells most of us would rather live without. Comment?
Teen develops algorithm to diagnose leukaemia
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The most amazing part about science is you can answer questions and really revolutionise the world and our knowledge base. Comment?
Well: Can Cholesterol Drugs Undo Exercise Benefits?
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An important new study suggests that statins, the cholesterol-lowering medications that are the most prescribed drugs in the world, may block some of the fitness benefits of exercise, one of the surest ways to improve health. Comment?
Left winger Kyle Clifford, Defenseman Matt Greene...
Kings left winger Kyle Clifford returned to the ice for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals for the first time since suffering an injury in Game 5 of the first-round St. Comment?
Victoria's Secret says no to mastectomy bra
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Victoria's Secret models pose together in February to unveil a new "Fabulous" collection at a store in New York. Comment?
Law to keep hospitals reporting infections
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Despite opposition by hospitals and the state Department of Health, Gov. Jay Inslee sided with patient advocates Tuesday to retain a requirement that hospitals report infections resulting from hip and knee replacements and cardiac surgeries. Comment?
Amag investigates anemia drug after report of death in Switzerland
... ) New batches of Rienso may be introduced into the Swiss market depending on the approval of the Swiss health regulator, Swissmedic, Amag said. Rienso is marketed under the name of Feraheme in the United States and Canada. While Amag markets the ... Comment?
Senate Committee stalls Medicaid expansion
State senators rejected a proposal on Monday for Louisiana to offer government-subsidized health insurance to the working poor through the federal health overhaul law known as the Affordable Care Act. Comment?
NC Medicaid shortfall now $330 million-plus
The North Carolina office that oversees Medicaid says the funding shortfall for the government health insurance program is more than $330 million. Comment?
ARC of NC leader going to state government post
... that oversees services for them and others with mental illness or alcohol or drug abuse problems. The Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that Dave Richard will head the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and ... Comment?
Secondhand smoke ups kids' antisocial behavior risk
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Children that are exposed to secondhand smoke in early childhood are more likely to grow up to be physically aggressive and antisocial - regardless if they were exposed during pregnancy or their parents have a history of being antisocial - researchers at the University of Montreal published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Comment?
Complaints about reflexology clinics could result in closer oversight
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Complaints about misleading advertising and hidden charges at reflexology clinics around the valley have drawn the attention of Clark County commissioners, who decided Tuesday to consider tighter regulations on the health establishments. Comment?
Endometriosis is less common in heavy women: study
... - in which uterine tissue grows outside the uterus and causes painful periods and bleeding. Still, Shah told Reuters Health the findings don't prove that carrying around extra pounds protects against endometriosis, which affects more than 5 million ... Comment?
Lee County Community Canine Parvo Virus Outbreak
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... animals upon intake. Dogs less than one year of age are tested for Parvo Virus. "These protocols ensure the health of all animals housed in our shelter and pet owners acquiring puppies and adult dogs should follow the same protocols," stated shelter ... Comment?
Bird Flu Costs in China set at $6.5 Billion
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... H7N9 bird flu outbreak in China has cost that country's poultry industry $6.5 billion, as consumers shun chicken and health officials make gains in controlling the deadly virus. The cost data, provided by China's agriculture ministry, was reported ... Comment?