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Health

Food Bacteria Strikes Again: E. Coli Hits Oklahoma, 1 Dead

Food Bacteria Strikes Again: E. Coli Hits Oklahoma, 1 Dead

It seems that either food-related infections have gone up or they are reported more often than in...
» read full story August 25th, 2008 - 22:28
The American Health Care System Has A Long Way To Go

The American Health Care System Has A Long Way To Go

As found in the results of a health care oriented study completed last year by the Commonwealth...
» read full story August 11th, 2008 - 15:19
Virginia Boy Scout Camp Hit by E. coli, 9 Hospitalized

Virginia Boy Scout Camp Hit by E. coli, 9 Hospitalized

Fourteen Boy Scouts and one adult contracted an E. coli infection while attending a popular camp in...
» read full story August 02nd, 2008 - 12:15
Flu Vaccine Ineffective in Some Seniors but Still Worth Having

Flu Vaccine Ineffective in Some Seniors but Still Worth Having

For many years, the elderly have been told that a simple flu shot could keep them safe against...
» read full story August 01st, 2008 - 14:10
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Beef Spotted in Three Other States

E. coli Outbreak Linked to Beef Spotted in Three Other States

The E. coli outbreak that sickened at least 41 people on Michigan and Ohio has spawned...
» read full story July 16th, 2008 - 16:14
Bush’s Veto on Medicare Bill Swiftly Overridden by US Congress

Bush’s Veto on Medicare Bill Swiftly Overridden by US Congress

Just hours after the White House vetoed the HR 6331 bill on Tuesday, aimed at forestalling an 11...
» read full story July 16th, 2008 - 12:20
Physical Exercise Slows Down Alzheimer's Disease

Physical Exercise Slows Down Alzheimer's Disease

Physical exercise appears to slow down the development of Alzheimer's disease. New research data,...
» read full story July 15th, 2008 - 20:38
Bush Administration Vows to Veto Medicare Bill, Override Likely

Bush Administration Vows to Veto Medicare Bill, Override Likely

While the Bush administration again threatened to veto the Medicare bill which rejects a 10.6...
» read full story July 13th, 2008 - 22:31
Kroger Faces Lawsuit over E. coli Infection

Kroger Faces Lawsuit over E. coli Infection

Just days after the Kroger Food Store announced it was voluntarily recalling all ground beef...
» read full story July 01st, 2008 - 14:47
FDA Warns About Risks Linked With Older Antipsychotics

FDA Warns About Risks Linked With Older Antipsychotics

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday warned physicians that prescribing certain...
» read full story June 17th, 2008 - 15:12
Medicare Cancer Care Costs Bound to Skyrocket

Medicare Cancer Care Costs Bound to Skyrocket

Government researchers reported that Medicare costs for treating cancer patients which are 65 or...
» read full story April 30th, 2008 - 22:22
Medicines for Elderly More Expensive, Report Says

Medicines for Elderly More Expensive, Report Says

A new study by the American Association of Retired People (AARP) reveals that drug makers...
» read full story March 06th, 2008 - 13:35
Robotics May Offer the Answer to Loneliness: The Robot Puppy

Robotics May Offer the Answer to Loneliness: The Robot Puppy

Everyone gets lonely, especially the elderly, but no one has thought of replacing the joyful puppy...
» read full story February 28th, 2008 - 14:55
Unplanned Daytime Napping Causes Seniors Vascular Events

Unplanned Daytime Napping Causes Seniors Vascular Events

A new study associates daytime naps with an increased risk of stroke in elderly people....
» read full story February 22nd, 2008 - 11:12
Education, Income, Better Care Linked to Better Memory in Seniors

Education, Income, Better Care Linked to Better Memory in Seniors

Older Americans today seem to have significantly less risk of memory loss and dementia than a...
» read full story February 21st, 2008 - 12:03
Seven Health Insures Temporarily Stop Selling Plans To Seniors

Seven Health Insures Temporarily Stop Selling Plans To Seniors

Humana and other six private health care insurers have agreed to stop selling and marketing their...
» read full story June 15th, 2007 - 16:53
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World

Nebraska Beef In The Spotlight Once Again With Another Major Recall

Nebraska Beef In The Spotlight Once Again With Another Major Recall

One month after Nebraska Beef Ltd., one of the nation’s largest meatpackers, was involved in a...
» read full story August 11th, 2008 - 13:38

Report: Cheney’s Office Linked to Global Warming Policy Change

A recent congressional investigation has come up with new details regarding the fact that senior...
» read full story July 19th, 2008 - 15:30
Democrats Blame Republicans For Medicare Bill Rejection

Democrats Blame Republicans For Medicare Bill Rejection

Democrats rushed Friday to blame republican senators for voting against a Medicare bill that would...
» read full story June 28th, 2008 - 19:26
Update: Kroger Recalls Ground Beef Linked to E. coli Outbreaks

Update: Kroger Recalls Ground Beef Linked to E. coli Outbreaks

Following E. coli outbreaks in Michigan and Ohio linked to ground beef from the Kroger Food...
» read full story June 26th, 2008 - 11:13

House Passes Bill Blocking Medicare Cut for Doctors

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed legislation to block a July 1...
» read full story June 25th, 2008 - 13:31
OC Teenagers Charged With Hacking School Computers

OC Teenagers Charged With Hacking School Computers

Instead of learning and working harder, two high school seniors took the easy road and hacked...
» read full story June 18th, 2008 - 13:12
Fewer Members in Veterans’ Clubs

Fewer Members in Veterans’ Clubs

Some of the leaders of Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Legion organizations have...
» read full story May 25th, 2008 - 22:39

L.A. Zoo Fees to Increase in April

It will soon cost more to visit the Los Angeles Zoo. Due to a financial deficit, the Los Angeles...
» read full story March 26th, 2008 - 16:22
China Keeps One-Child Policy For One More Decade

China Keeps One-Child Policy For One More Decade

Chinese population officials announced that the one-child family planning policy will be kept for...
» read full story March 11th, 2008 - 12:06
Free Rides For Senior Citizens

Free Rides For Senior Citizens

The Regional Transportation Authority met on Monday to vote the implementation of the legislation...
» read full story January 29th, 2008 - 13:22
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Specials

NYPD Search for Thug Who Attacks and Robs Elderly Women

NYPD Search for Thug Who Attacks and Robs Elderly Women

The New York Police Department officers are on the lookout for a man who attacks elderly women. The...
» read full story August 20th, 2008 - 14:35
FCC Plans Tours in 80 Markets to Increase Awareness of DTV Transition

FCC Plans Tours in 80 Markets to Increase Awareness of DTV Transition

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has been working on a nationwide strategy to increase...
» read full story August 19th, 2008 - 18:20
Goshen Scout Camp Closed Following E. coli Outbreak

Goshen Scout Camp Closed Following E. coli Outbreak

After fourteen Boy Scouts and one adult contracted E. coli infection while attending a popular...
» read full story August 04th, 2008 - 14:10
Brilliant Girls Dominate Siemens Tech Competition

Brilliant Girls Dominate Siemens Tech Competition

For the first time in Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology’s nine-year history, the...
» read full story December 04th, 2007 - 11:52
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Science

Congress Report: Bush Administration Changed Environmental Policy

Congress Report: Bush Administration Changed Environmental Policy

A new congressional report reveals that the Bush administration changed their initial standing on...
» read full story July 19th, 2008 - 16:46
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Movies

Zac Efron Has Appendix Removed

Zac Efron Has Appendix Removed

The 20-year-old star of the forthcoming “High School Musical 3” feature film was rushed...
» read full story January 16th, 2008 - 09:52
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