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  • House plans health care hearings

    March 12, 2010

    House Democrats say they'll meet later today to continue work on resolving disputes over President Barack Obama's health overhaul plan. After a day of meetings with rank-and-file lawmakers and among House, Senate and White House bargainers, leaders say they're confident at least this stage of the process is almost complete.... more »

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  • New study supports moderate weight gain

    March 11, 2010

    Kathi Jackson of Palo Alto is about to become a mom of twin boys. And as she reflects on her first trimester, new research shows she made some smart choices. "I believe I gained 12 pounds in the first trimester," Jackson said. In a new Kaiser study researchers... more »
  • Study suggests too many invasive heart tests given

    March 10, 2010

    Researchers said Wednesday that doctors could do a better job of deciding which patients should get an angiogram, a test to look for heart disease. The test involves using a dye and X-rays to look for artery blockages. It's usually given to people with clear signs of heart problems.... more »
  • Minority births may soon top white births

    March 10, 2010

    This could be the year that the number of babies born to minorities in America outnumbers babies born to whites. That's because immigration has boosted the number of Hispanic women in their prime childbearing years. Hispanic women have an average 2.99 children to 1.87 among white women. In 2008,... more »
  • 2 Pringles flavors recalled for salmonella fears

    March 9, 2010

    Two flavors of Pringles chips are being recalled because they may be tainted with Salmonella. Proctor & Gamble is offering replacement coupons or refunds for the Cheeseburger and Taco Night versions of the snack. The company has had no reports of illness. P&G is the latest company to recall... more »
  • Former rocket scientist applies research breast cancer

    March 9, 2010

    What does a rocket motor have to do with breast cancer? Two Utah researchers have found a unique connection that may change the way surgeons remove tumors, not only in breast cancer, but other cancers as well. Dr. Time Doyle, at Utah State University, and Dr. Leigh Neumayer,... more »

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