Archive for the ‘Health’ Category
Saturday, September 15th, 2007
After nearly a decade of trying, Eli Lilly and Co. has won approval to market a bone-strengthening drug for another use: as a preventive measure to help certain women reduce their risk of breast cancer.
But some critics, including several women's health groups, say the drug's heart risks outweigh its benefits ...
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
The U.S. Census Bureau reported Tuesday that the number of Americans without health insurance grew to an all time high of 47 million people last year. That is an increase of more than two million people from 2005. The number of children without health coverage also rose. With health care ...
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
Alaska's World Eskimo-Indian Olympics moved to Anchorage last week, after 45 years in Fairbanks. The games include events such as the blanket toss, the Alaskan high kick, the seal hop and the ear pull, many of which have their roots in traditional Eskimo practices.Take the two-foot high kick, for example. ...
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Saturday, September 8th, 2007
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- Nearly one in four people in the Atlanta area are exercise enthusiasts stuck in neighborhoods without sidewalks or other walking amenities, according to a study that illustrates a problem for many Americans.
Researchers said the findings point to the need for more exercise-friendly places to live.
"The bottom ...
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Tuesday, August 7th, 2007
Here's the real scoop on 3 circulating diet myths...
1. Bananas are fattening FALSE. One medium banana provides only 105 calories -- you’d have to eat at least 6 bananas to equal one New York slice of pizza! Bananas are also a good source of fiber (3 grams), magnesium (32 mg), ...
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Saturday, August 4th, 2007
LUSAKA, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- UN special envoy on HIV-AIDS in Africa Elizabeth Mataka said here Friday that she will concentrate on uplifting the plight of women and children in her tenure of office.
Mataka expressed concern at the increasing vulnerability among women and children especially in Africa.
She said time has ...
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