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Obama's remarks to doctors on revamping American healthcare [complete text]
Top of the TicketTrying to drum up support for his healthcare plans from the medical community, President Barack Obama spoke to doctors in the White House Rose Garden today.... -
Dr. Richard J. Bouchard, cardiologist
Dr. Richard J. Bouchard, a retired cardiologist who played an instrumental role in the establishment of the cardiac catheterization laboratory at St. Agnes Hospital, died Saturday from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at Stella Maris Hospice. The longtime...
Tags: Internal Medicine, Timonium, Health and Safety at School, Saint Agnes Hospital, General Practitioners
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Teen sexting 'more common'
Aiken Standard, S.C.In the early days of cell phones, it was almost unheard of for children to be walking around with the new (and very large) hand-held devices; now, it's common to see middle school-age children tapping away on iPhones and BlackBerrys. In a similar vein,...Tags: Telecommunication Service, Newspaper and Magazine, Cell Phones, Politics, Law Enforcement
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Guantanamo hunger strike tally hits 102
Miami HeraldU.S. military medical providers counted 102 Guantanamo prisoners as hunger strikers on Thursday, the first increase after three weeks when the number seemed to plateau at 100. Navy medical workers were tube feeding 30 of the hunger strikers, said Army...Tags: Lawyers, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Wars and Interventions, Prisoners and Detainees, Justice System
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Don't mandate labeling for gene-altered foods
Should the government require companies to label food that contains genetically modified organisms? Last November, California voters rejected a ballot initiative that would require such labeling, but bills that would do so were recently introduced in...Tags: Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology, Health, Health Organizations, Science
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Don't Label Genetically Engineered Food
The Hartford CourantThe recent call for labeling of foods containing genetically engineered ingredients — especially on a state-by-state basis as in Connecticut — is unnecessary, unrealistic and uninformed. As someone who grew up and attended college in...Tags: Environmental Politics, Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Industry
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An important reminder: Mammograms save lives
We all know someone who has had breast cancer. Breast cancer affects one out of eight women in their lifetime. On this special Sunday in May, when we celebrate the mothers and special women in our lives, we want to remind the women of Michiana to take...Tags: Medical Specialization, Radiology, Mammogram, Lung Cancer, Skin Cancer
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Fluoride concerns voiced by activist
Watertown Daily Times, N.Y.The man who successfully lobbied to remove fluoridation in the village of Canton 12 years ago offered a simple challenge -- debate him and his anti-fluoride views. After speaking before the City Council on Monday night, Paul H. Connett, a professor...Tags: Politics, Tooth Decay, Water Supply, Dentistry and Dental Health, Fluoride
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Inside the actors' studio, with Zach Braff
Zach Braff (Northwestern University, class of '97), the third most popular Zach in Hollywood (after Galifianakis and Efron), went back to his old school last week. He'd returned to teach an acting class, a one-time workshop. The day before, he tweeted:...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Politics, Northwestern University, Students, Teachers
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Rosenthal: Health and hypocrisy at the drugstore
You now can go to a Walgreens and get examined by a medical professional. Maybe your blood pressure is a little high, or you've suffered from asthma for years. Walgreens has prescription and over-the-counter medications for you. And, on your way out...
Tags: Rite Aid Corp., Walgreen Co., Health and Medical Professionals, CVS Corp., Tobacco Products
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Illusionist integrates art into rehabilitation
Daily News, Bowling Green, Ky.A brain and spinal injury proved to be a magical experience for Kevin Spencer. In 1989, the professional illusionist was involved in a bad accident. It was early in his career. "I had physical and occupational therapy," he said Tuesday. As he...Tags: Newspaper and Magazine, Arts and Culture, Autism, Stroke, Entertainment
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A politician-doctor's long life of service
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterFor Hoosiers, there will never be another "Doc" like Dr. Otis R. Bowen. Remembered both personally and in stories likely to be retold to generations to come, the former Indiana governor grew to become one of the state's most beloved politicians. A...Tags: Ball State University, Republican Party, Indianapolis 500, U.S. Congress, U.S. House of Representatives
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