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Democratic governors defend health care overhaul

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A small group of Democratic governors this week launched a counter-attack over the federal healthcare overhaul, firing back against legal challenges from nearly two dozen state attorneys general who are seeking to overturn the new law. Continue reading

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Put best interests of hens first say NFUS

SmallHolder.co.uk – NFU Scotland is calling on those members of the general public excited by the prospect of producing their own eggs and poultrymeat to make sure they put the best interests of the hens as their first priority. http://www.smallholder.co.uk/news/8195564.Put_best_interests_of_hens_first_say_NFUS/ Continue reading

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Women Smokers Targeted on ‘World No Tobacco Day’ (HealthDay)

HealthDay – MONDAY, May 31 (HealthDay News) — Although cancer death rates for women are generally on the downswing, statistics indicate that female lung cancer fatalities are rising, the American Lung Association (ALA) says. Continue reading

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FDA needs more clout to make food supply safer

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Food and Drug Administration needs greater authority, more cooperation from other agencies and must do more scientific research to help make the U.S. food supply safer, the General Accountability Office said on Monday Continue reading

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World Bank funds Belize’s fight vs Avian flu

Reporter.bz – Belize’s detection and response to Avian and Human Influenza has received help from the World Bank, in the form of a grant valued at US $501,744 awarded to the Ministry of Health this week. http://www.reporter.bz/index.php?mod=article&cat=General&article=4297 Continue reading

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Prostate Cancer Vaccine May Get FDA Approval (HealthDay)

HealthDay – TUESDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) — The anticipated approval this week of a therapeutic prostate cancer vaccine by the U.S. Continue reading

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Do diabetics do better after colon cancer surgery? (Reuters)

Reuters – People with diabetes actually fare better after colon cancer surgery than people without the condition, according to surprising new findings published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Continue reading

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Georgia joins lawsuit against healthcare overhaul

MIAMI (Reuters) – Georgia is joining a Florida-led group of states in a lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama’s overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system, Florida’s attorney general said on Tuesday. Continue reading

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‘Five-a-day’ has limited impact on cancer risk (AFP)

AFP – Eating lots of fruit and vegetables has only a small effect on warding off cancer, a study published on Wednesday says, although its authors insist that tucking into the recommended “five-a-day” is still good for general health. Continue reading

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