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Saturday, November 21, 2009

1st Senate vote looms on health legislation

Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin of Ill., right, accompanied by Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., gestures during a health care reform news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday.
By Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A crucial first Senate vote on President Barack Obama’s...
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Feds choose wealth over health

Many women have expressed concerns about new mammogram guidelines, including Reps. Michele Bachmann, center, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, left, and Marsha Blackburn.
By Margery Eagan
Ladies, it appears they’re trying to kill us off. By the millions. ...
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New guidelines: Women need fewer Pap smears

By Associated Press
WASHINGTON - Most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually, under new guidelines that...
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GOP: Health test recommendations could affect care

Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., left, accompanied by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl of Ariz., right, lifts copy of the Democratic health care reform bill, Friday, during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington.
By Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Republicans are seizing on this week’s recommendations for fewer Pap smears and mammograms...
Friday, November 20, 2009

Report: 20-somethings can go 2 years between Paps

By Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually, say new guidelines that...
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Panel member takes critics to task over mammogram report

By Associated Press
WASHINGTON - A member of the independent panel whose new mammogram recommendations have led to confusion defended the task...
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Senate Dems moving ahead on crucial health vote

By Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic leaders are looking ahead to a crucial test vote on health care amid indications the...
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Fiancee of James Woods’s brother testifies in RI lawsuit

By Associated Press
WARWICK, R.I. — A witness says the late brother of the actor James Woods was not seen by a doctor until an hour after he came to the Kent Hospital emergency...

Two die in Bay State from swine flu this week

By Colneth Smiley Jr.
A Bay State infant and an adult have died from the swine flu this week, health officials announced today. This brings the...
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Thursday, November 19, 2009

FDA issues warnings to Web sites over drug sales

By Associated Press
NEW YORK — The Food and Drug Administration says it issued 22 warning letters to Web site operators over alleged illegal sales of unapproved or misbranded...

US survey shows southern counties most obese

By Associated Press
ATLANTA - The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in...
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GOP governors assail health care plans

By Associated Press
CEDAR CREEK, Texas — GOP governors are blistering Democratic health care plans in Congress. They say the legislation will result in crippling costs to...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Sebelius: mammograms still vital in saving lives

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius speaks during a forum about impact of health insurance reform with small business owners from around the country on Nov. 3 in Washington. (File)
By Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Federal policy on who should get breast cancer screening has...
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$849 billion health bill sets up historic debate

Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., speaks during a news conference on health care reform on Capitol Hill in Washington Wednesday.
By Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Setting up a historic year-end debate, Senate Democratic leader...
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FDA panel backs Pfizer’s enhanced vaccine for kids

By Associated Press
BETHESDA, Md. — Federal health experts said today an updated version of Pfizer’s best-selling anti-infection vaccine is safe and effective for infants...


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