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U.N.: Lack of sanitation has human cost
Nov 9 2006 11:40PM (CT)
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - The humble flush toilet, taken for granted in most rich countries, could be a cheap but powerful tool to reduce childhood deaths and boost global development, a U.N. report said Thursday.
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Massive recall of acetaminophen underway
Nov 9 2006 9:58PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Check your medicine cabinet: Millions of bottles of the widely used pain reliever acetaminophen _ some sold as long as three years ago _ are being recalled because they may contain metal fragments.
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Medicare makes concession on wheelchairs
Nov 9 2006 8:51PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Medicare officials have agreed to lessen the proposed cuts in reimbursement rates for power wheelchairs and scooters, particularly for equipment used by the most severely disabled.
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New strategies to fight melanoma tested
Nov 9 2006 7:19PM (CT)
LONDON (AP) - The body's own immune system can fight the deadly cancer melanoma if scientists can flip the system's "off" switch to "on," two preliminary studies suggest.
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FDA may change handling of safety issues
Nov 9 2006 7:19PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration plans to revamp how it handles safety issues with the stents, pacemakers, implantable defibrillators and other medical devices it regulates.
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1 of 2 formerly conjoined twins released
Nov 9 2006 7:17PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - One of two formerly conjoined twins born to Wisconsin parents was discharged from the hospital Thursday, and their doctor said he hopes the other twin can be released in about a week.
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More dust explosion prevention urged
Nov 9 2006 4:06PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal investigators on Thursday called for tighter regulations to prevent particle-dust fires like those that have killed 119 people since 1980.
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Bird flu battler Chan to head WHO
Nov 9 2006 12:08PM (CT)
GENEVA (AP) - Bird flu and SARS battler Margaret Chan was elected Thursday to head the World Health Organization, the highest U.N. post ever won by a Chinese national, and she immediately pledged to give highest priority to the health of women and Africans.
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EU warns of obesity crisis
Nov 9 2006 10:31AM (CT)
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) - The European Commission on Thursday hailed several food and beverage multinationals _ often seen as culprits in obesity _ for pledging to help fight the flab in Europe.
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