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Nan Rich, long shot for governor, says she's undeterred
In her dark-horse campaign to become Florida's next governor, former state Sen. Nan Rich likes to recall the stories of Democratic political legends Reubin Askew, Lawton Chiles and Bob Graham. Each was a little-known state senator when he launched his...
Tags: Regional Authority, Democratic Party, Minority Groups, Bill Nelson, Don Gaetz
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Suffolk GOP taps Robert Conte for legislature
NewsdaySuffolk Republicans named Robert Conte, brother of late Assemb. James Conte, as the candidate to take on freshman Legis. Dr. William Spencer, at their convention last night. "We think he has a good shot, particularly because of the family history," said...Tags: Thomas Spota, North Babylon, Elections, Politics
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Heart Association's "Go Red For Women" luncheon could be a life-saver
Kim Strong was 41 and seemed like the picture of health. She had a muscular and athletic build, low blood pressure, low cholesterol and a healthy diet. In her first four decades of life, she'd never had any serious medical issues. Then, one day last...
Tags: Symptoms, Physical Fitness and Exercise, American Heart Association, High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease
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Got diet milk?
In the face of troubling childhood obesity rates and what it sees as low milk consumption rates, the dairy industry says it has a solution: Offer kids flavored milk that uses low-calorie artificial sweeteners. The only problem, industry...
Tags: Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Consumers, Pediatrics, Montgomery County (Maryland)
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Children's hospitals come together, finally
Memo to the skeptics: Orlando appears to be supporting three children's hospitals just fine, thank you very much. Ask Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas. Or Ashley Greene of "Twilight" fame. Jameer Nelson or Johnny Damon could tell you. Shaq even made a...
Tags: Health, Orlando Health, Neiman Marcus, Ashley Greene, Social Issues
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Free clinic for uninsured May 16
Standard-Speaker, Hazleton, Pa.A free clinic for the uninsured will open May 16 at Catholic Social Services' Family Center in Hazleton. Doctors will treat adults with coughs, congestion, earaches and other ailments from the monthly clinic at the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel...Tags: Symptoms, Roman Catholicism, Earache, Medina (Saudi Arabia), Religion and Belief
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Arkansas AG: Health issues a concern after Mayflower oil spill
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says he's concerned about the public health implications of the Mayflower oil spill. McDaniel said Tuesday that residents in Mayflower have expressed concerns about their health and...Tags: Mayflower Voyage (1620), Upstream Oil and Gas Activities
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LETTER: Toxin Exposure Parallels Increased Health Problems
I applaud The Courant for the op-ed "Toxic Chemicals Bill Would Protect Kids" [April 30]. As a nurse with many years of experience in critical care and expertise in environmental health, I am well aware of the rising incidence of diseases in this country...Tags: Leukemia, Autism
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Spring planting festival near Mansfield
MANSFIELD, Mo.-- More than 7,000 visitors are expected to visit Bakersville Pioneer Village near Mansfield, Missouri, for the 13th annual Spring Planting Festival. It's sponsored by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company on May 5 and 6, 2013. The 2-day...
Tags: Food Industry, Music, Entertainment, Science and Technology, Music Industry
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Emanuel doubles down as year 2 ends
Surrounded by kids as he accepted money from a soft-drink company for nutrition and exercise classes, Rahm Emanuel was asked if it might make more sense for children's health to take a harder line on the sale of sugary drinks. "I'm here about making...
Tags: Richard M. Daley, Chicago Teachers Strike, Economy, Business and Finance, Teaching and Learning, Local Elections
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LETTER: Protect Children From Toxins
I urge our legislators to find a way to enact "An Act Concerning Chemicals of High Concern to Children." I believe our environment is playing a role in the health of our children. Just witness the increase in autism, which has affected my extended...Tags: Family, Autism
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Rob Gronkowski goes on offense against T-shirt maker
Boston HeraldGronk Nation is throwing a penalty flag against a popular Peabody T-shirt maker. The Florida company formed by New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and his fellow NFL-playing brothers Dan and Chris has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit...Tags: Dan Gronkowski, Sports, Cleveland Browns, Chris Gronkowski, Laws
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