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Updated: Friday November 06, 2009

November 6, 2009

Can a whiff of grapefruit kill your sweet tooth?
Salmonella victims angry over no prosecutions
Animals need to be closely watched for flu
Amid shortage, big NYC firms get swine vaccine
Ailing ‘uninsurables’ may face long wait for care
Obesity causes 100,000 U.S. cancer cases
Hoyer: House health vote may be pushed back
Cheney blasts probe of CIA interrogations
New treatment improving burned triplets’ scars
Airplane part falls onto N.Y. home’s front lawn
Amid panic, these people retired anyway
Facebook’s fantasy games cost more than time
Brown tells Karzai: Reform or lose U.K. backing
Report: Iran tested advanced nuclear warhead
Cars are approaching ‘auto’ pilot mode
Were you paying attention? Take our news quiz
LeBron, Kobe joining forces? It’s believable

November 5, 2009

WHO: Swine flu virus is top strain worldwide
Costs of defensive medicine spur heated debate
Members quit doctors group over Coke alliance
Ditch new drugs, take older meds to cut costs
Unlikely friends: Why we love odd animal pairs
Tokyo train stations use lights to stem suicides
Older method of heart bypass better, study says
U.N. to evacuate 600 staff from Afghanistan
Ida batters resort, strengthens into hurricane
What happens when good robots go bad?
Rise of stealthy traffic cameras fuels disgust
Tearful goodbyes at N.D. pond where 3 died
Death house: Nightmare hid on Ohio street
Officials: Alleged U.S. missiles kill 2 in Pakistan
Kobe Bryant scores 41 as Lakers win in OT
2 jurors gone: Gotti’s mother is not happy
Colbert swoops in to save speedskating team

November 4, 2009

Seasonal flu vaccine could run short, CDC says
Lawmakers to grill CDC on vaccine delay
Get fit, faster, with short-burst training
Premature births worsen infant death rate
Low cholesterol may ward off prostate cancer
New vaccine offers hope in malaria battle
Police: 3 N.D. students likely didn't see pond
Italy convicts 23 in CIA kidnap case
Fed likely to keep rate at record low  |  Video
N.Y. AG accuses Intel of antitrust violations
Mountain high? Ski town votes to OK marijuana
London mayor chases off woman's attackers
Judge: Mich. man can sue store he robbed
No bond for rapist with 10 bodies in home
Obama’s half brother: Our father was abusive
Gone to the dogs: Church starts pet service

November 3, 2009

Premature births worsen infant death rate
Low cholesterol may ward off prostate cancer
New vaccine offers hope in malaria battle
Common antibiotics tied to birth defects
Mortifying memories: Your past humiliations
Dem split over abortion imperils health bill
Bug spray eyed in baby’s death
Buses, subways halted by Philly strike
Merkel calls for strong deal on climate change
NYT: Is N.Y. marathon winner American enough?
‘Ordinary’ Afghans have little faith in Karzai
Karzai vows to tackle corruption
Police: N.C. developer kills family, self
Cops: Man hanged kitten, made video
State elections an early test for Obama
Britain downsizes bailed-out banks
Merkel calls for strong deal on climate change
House GOP pens 230-page health bill draft
Scarborough: Economy will decide elections
Todd: Lessons are learned from every election
What do you remember about the '08 election?
Stocks slip as Buffett deal brings little comfort
J&J to cut 7,000 to 8,000 jobs globally
Ford’s market share, sales rise in October
Madoff's long-time auditor pleads guilty
Consumers are changing, but are retailers?
Open House: Where life can be a beach
Utley powers Phillies to Game 5 victory
Still perfect: Saints hang on, top Falcons
The best, and most puzzling, of the first half
NFL midseason report card: 3 teams earn A's
One airline ticket for the price of two
Scared of flying? Press the fear iButton
Italy’s ex-cons get 2nd chance as tourist guides
Tech travel tools, two ways
How to find the perfect hotel online
Airlines ratchet up holiday surcharges
Can’t-miss holiday gifts for the traveler in your life
November 2, 2009
Swine flu shot safety monitored by new group
Ground beef recalled over E. coli illnesses
UN: $39 billion needed for pneumonia
Millions die because of high malaria drug prices
Going home: House calls to return with reform?
How to get more time with your doctor
Bay Bridge reopens after 6-day closure
Somali groups fight over kidnapped UK couple
Clinton backs off praise for Israeli settlements offer
Phillies find intimidating Rodriguez ain't so easy
Man arrested for exiting Cyprus plane at takeoff
Favre’s Green Bay return a win — for Vikings
21-gun salute for ship built with 9/11 steelVideo
Why memory lane is such a mortifying stroll
Newsweek: Al Gore's climate-change evolution
Newsweek: Another market bubble is brewing
Kate Gosselin: Kids are showing strain | Video

November 1, 2009

Estimate: Public health option would cover few
Side effects not always due to swine flu shot
Obama to lift U.S. entry ban for those with HIV
What are the 10 healthiest cities for women?
Stroke risk linked to anemia drug, study finds
Symptom tracker: Cold, flu — or swine flu?
Nothing to sniff at: Clean smells inspire virtue
Clinton: Israeli concessions 'unprecedented'
Report: Cop shot dead in drive-by attack
Kosovo honors Bill Clinton with statue
Southwest apologizes to mom kicked off flight
‘Crazy’ rapist held as cops find 6 bodies  |  Video
Player smacks down flying bat in NBA game
Newsweek: In defense of much-maligned pit bulls
1,600 names suggested daily for FBI’s terror list
Full-strength Cavaliers beat Bobcats easily
U.S. churches pave way for Catholic switch
Fall back: Time to reset your biological clock
Mars rover Spirit has amnesia — again
Father of China's space tech program dies at 98
3,000 images combine for Milky Way portrait
Racy MySpace pics spark school lawsuit
October 31, 2009
H.S. football concussions may have long reach
Coast Guard identifies 9 missing in crash
Iran lawmakers reject U.N. uranium plan
Clinton seeks to reinvigorate Mideast talks
NYT: Schools are where stimulus saved jobs
Cheney told FBI he had no idea who leaked Plame
Papers detail FBI, CIA struggle over interrogations
Opinion: Matchups, experience give Yankees edge
Mavs hammer Lakers   |  Cavs get first win
Agassi's book: Shields’ motivational effort backfired
Surprise! Hugh Jackman isn’t hosting Oscars

October 30, 2009

Nothing to sniff at: Clean smells inspire virtue
Swine flu cheaters getting vaccinated
Washington station airs bare breast self-exams
Dangerous liaisons: Why we find vampires sexy
Bay Bridge still closed as workers toil furiously
Prosecutors: Madoff accountant to enter plea
Consumer spending tumbles, incomes flat
Ex-police officer mauled by dog he rescued
BP fined record $87 million for refinery blast
Willing to give up blue skies for climate fix?  |  Vote
FBI probes Detroit-area group: thugs or jihadists?
Naked ratings ploy? Station airs breast self-exams

October 29, 2009

Real-life vampires?
H1N1 fears lead to rush on Tamiflu
Swine flu closes more than 600 schools in U.S.
Pelosi unveils $894B House health plan
Size matters when it comes to AIDS defense
Patrols boosted at synagogue after attack
Iran replies to draft U.N. nuclear deal
36 inches of snow and still falling in Colo.  |  Video
‘Slumdog’ kids’ truancy threatens trust fund
Police: Man used stolen ferret as a weapon
Size matters when it comes to AIDS defense
Ace pitching? Phillies have plenty  |  Win opener 6-1
State attorney fired after stripper incident
Dangerous liaisons: Why we find vampires sexy

October 28, 2009

Body Odd: Can you really be scared to death?
Curry compound kills cancer cells, study shows
Coffee lovers don’t face higher risk of heart ills
Kids on psych drugs have alarming weight gain
Are you at risk for sudden death?
H1N1 vaccine makers struggle with U.S. shot
NASA launches test rocket on 2nd try  |    Video
Chaos as snapped rod shuts Bay Bridge  |  Video
New home sales take surprise tumble
Worker: I was fired for wearing ‘God’ button  |  Video
‘Major’ winter storm hits Colo., Wyo.
Got a muffin top? Move it to your chest!
FAA yanks licenses of wayward pilots  |  Video
Review: ‘This Is It’ a fascinating work-in-progress
Newsweek: Government wages a swine flu PR war
Newsweek: Gay-rights battle brewing for '10 census

October 27, 2009

Video: When death is only relief from medical debt
No guarantees: 3 tales of insurance disaster
World's biggest killers? Sex, alcohol and fat
With aging, it's like mother, like daughter
House leader applauds Reid public option move
Consumer confidence slips unexpectedly
NASA test flight scrubbed over weather
Iran to demand changes in nuclear deal
Ships ablaze after collision near Japan
Church of Scientology guilty of fraud |Filmmaker quits
World Series breakdown: Stats, lineups, more
Courtroom feces-thrower gets 31 years
Scoop: Chris Brown can’t stop tweeting about Rihanna
In reality, some stage parents are very scary
Teens held over homecoming gang rape  |  Video

October 26, 2009

Sebelius: It's not too late for swine flu vaccine
Disgraced cloning expert convicted in S. Korea
1 in 5 kids get little vitamin D, study says
Report: FDA lacks follow-up on unproven drugs
Health care waste reaches $800 billion a year
Gene therapy experiment restores sight in a few
Health care waste reaches $800 billion a year
Man pleads not guilty in Dallas bomb plot
No way, Jose! Boss changes workers' names
Best actress category looks slim for ’09 Oscars
Scoop: Boyle’s wardrobe goof is no dream
They awoke under car that smashed into home
Saudi king scraps flogging for female journalist
Hail, Otto! Near 21, he’s now world’s oldest dog
Earnings barrage continues, GDP out this week
NYT: U.S. eyes reining in ‘too big to fail’ firms
Answer Desk: Health care cost breakdown
Caterpillar cuts 2,500 laid-off workers
Prices at the pump near summer peak
Verizon profit falls 30 pct on higher costs
McGraw-Hill posts lower third-quarter profit
October 25, 2009
Girl with 'mermaid syndrome' dies at 10
Seasonal flu vaccinations hit record number
Food labeling program halts over FDA concern
Omega-3 deficiency may be hurting our hearts
Diabetes drug helps obese adults loss weight
Kids getting braces younger and younger
White House monitored wayward plane   |    Video
U.S. service member killed in Afghan blast
Video shows cops beating unarmed student
Church janitor charged in priest’s slaying
Mom praises cops searching for girl's killer
Lawyer blasts affidavit release in balloon hoax
Toxic smoke from Puerto Rico fire spreads
Newsweek: What makes a bad parent?
Girl with 'mermaid syndrome' dies at 10
Newsweek: A history of families that fooled us
Haven, horror at girls reformatory recalled

October 24, 2009

Thousands race in Egypt to fight breast cancer
Seasonal flu vaccinations hit record number
Food labeling program halts over FDA concern
Omega-3 deficiency may be hurting our hearts
Diabetes drug helps obese adults loss weight
Kids getting braces younger and younger
Readers' photos: Brace face
Pilot on wayward jet: ‘Nobody was asleep’  | 
Obama to big banks: Lend to small business
Iranian site prompts U.S. to rethink assessment
Female Saudi journalist to get 60 lashes
First U.S. tuna farm approved in Hawaii
Another strong quake hits Indonesia
Bill Cosby keeps it clean for humor prize
China looks for way to check massive emissions
N.J. town mourns priest slain in church rectory
DA: 'Outrageous' conduct in fatal N.Y. wreck
Burned GI's portrait to show at Smithsonian
October 23, 2009
Kids getting braces younger and younger
Readers' photos: Brace face
8 tips to control your pet allergies
Scratching? Your pet could have allergies
Scientists seek origins of obesity in the womb
NY backs off mandatory swine flu shots
Iran fails to accept U.N.'s draft nuclear deal
Scientists seek origins of obesity in the womb
Officials scramble to parcel out H1N1 vaccine
Ahoy, pirates! U.S. drones are after you
Kids getting braces younger and younger
Opera diva accused of NYC eatery drama
Fall’s breakout TV hits — know ’em, love 'em
He wins $20,580 (in real money) at Monopoly
October 22, 2009
When she earns more, he aims to please
Wonder why H1N1 shots are late? Blame eggs
Dem majority no guarantee of health plan win
Key drug facts left off labels, experts say
NYT: Cancer screening benefits ‘exaggerated’
KISS drummer Criss: Men get breast cancer too
Mom and dad make scary movies even scarier
Dad ran over ‘Westernized’ daughter, police say
Cops: Clerk ran off with $1M lottery ticket
Insurer changes its mind, covers ‘too small’ tot
Jobless claims rise  |  Indicators point to growth
NYT: U.S. wants pay cuts at bailed-out firms  |  Video
Newsweek: Why Tim Kaine is no Michael Steele
Balloon mom will ‘go down with the ship’
Judge orders retrial in Travolta extortion case
Weird betting patterns alarm tennis officials
Midnight buyers snap up Windows 7  |  Video
RV worker rebounds, but cautiously  |  Faces of Elkhart

October 21, 2009

Madoff's fall: Topless waitresses to prison pizza
Mom and dad make scary movies even scarier
CDC concedes flu vaccines behind schedule
Many doctors ignore heart drug guidelines
House Dems trim health bill to $871 billion
Sperm donor passed on deadly heart defect
The 20 worst kids’ foods in America
Dope gig! Paper hiring reefer reviewer
Republican chairmen apologize for Jew remark
Diplomats: Iran to consider draft nuke deal
A-Rod rocks, Yankees roll past Angels in Game 4
Man escapes death penalty over 7 slayings
‘Dancing’ stunner: Coughlin gets dunked
Report: Child-abuse deaths jump 35 percent since ’01
Mom and dad make scary movies even scarier
Scoop: Tongues will wag over Lambert photos

October 20, 2009

Baby food recalled for possible botulism
Report: School lunches fall short on veggies
New results show AIDS vaccine of modest help
Many back public option, insurance mandate
Looser pot guidelines raise questions
Hospitals restricting visitors to stop swine flu
Baby food recalled for possible botulism
More Americans in poverty, new formula shows
Swiss court rejects Polanski release bid
Pope makes it easier for Anglicans to convert
Rollins’ rip sends Phillies past Dodgers
Report: IRS eyes 100,000 for tax credit fraud
Donny Osmond gets ‘sexy’ on ‘Dancing’
Citi closing Mastercards without warning

October 19, 2009

Study: Pet turtles sickened kids in 34 states
Feds: No more arrests for pot-smoking patients
After breast cancer: ‘They can rebuild me’
In health debate, numbers are just numbers
NYT: Swine-flu fears curb life’s rituals
Shortage of shots as more kids die of swine flu
Obama assails ‘deceptive’ health ads
UConn mourns fatally stabbed football player
Panel can't find winner for African leadership prize
Iran vows ‘crushing’ response to deadly attack
Sex case Catholic diocese files for bankruptcy
Police stop driver for 15 violations in 11 minutes
Toys R Us adds layaway for big-ticket items
Lee, Phillies regain swagger in rout of Dodgers
Study: Pet turtles sickened kids in 34 states
Elvis’ hair sells for $15,000  |  Video: King's tresses
3 runners die competing in Detroit marathon

October 18, 2009

Obama assails ‘deceptive’ health ads
Shortage of shots as more kids die of swine flu
Get ready to pay more for health coverage
FDA approves Glaxo's cervical cancer vaccine
FDA approves Merck's Gardasil for boys
Overweight? Smoker? Health bills hit hard
Key trio now leading closed talks on health bill
Pentagon seeks $1.3 billion for Afghan projects
Yellow Jackets sting No. 4 Hokies’ title chances
6 firefighters die in smoke-filled elevator
3rd person dies in Ariz. sweat lodge incident
No TV? No toilet paper? Family goes a year without
Newsweek: The death of shock cinema
NASCAR: Johnson holds off Gordon, adds to lead
Black bear chills out in beer cooler  |  Video
Air Force: Missing pilot likely died instantly
Newsweek: Ohio's ancient ruins now a golf course

October 17, 2009

6 ways to keep your heart healthy
Rick grows to ‘extremely dangerous’ hurricane
U.S. permits visit by North Korean official
Balloon family to face new questions  |  Video: Hoax?
Obama moves to bring Sudan leaders into fold
Bomb destroys key bridge in western Iraq
Sweat lodge deaths put guru in spotlight
Chicago police investigated over G-20 photo
Calif. man charged with threatening Obama
Pilot survives crash, hikes 20 miles to safety
Twenty years after earthquake, is Bay Area safer?
Calipari gets taste of ‘Madness’ at Kentucky
Smart ways to explore great urban destinations
Sweet travels: Top 10 chocolate museums
Don’t sweat it! Top 10 (affordable) spas
Cannon mishap at tourist site injures Ky. man
Power outage at Boston airport delays flights
Flier forecast: Bumpy, with a chance of bacteria

 

Seniors and doctors give key boost to healthcare bill

Los Angeles Times - November 6, 2009
The din loudens from the left and right as a House vote nears on healthcare overhaul legislation. Rep. John Culberson (R- Texas) throws a copy of the healthcare bill during a rally on Capitol Hill. No House Republican is expected to vote for it. ...

New Drug for H1N1 Flu Offers Hope

New York Times - Andrew Pollack - November 6, 2009
Athena Gurno thought her allergies were acting up when she started coughing in early October. But within days, Ms. Gurno, the 30-year-old mother of a young girl, was in a Seattle hospital, close to death from the H1N1 flu.

Unemployment up

CNNMoney.com - Chris Isidore - November 6, 2009
The unemployment rate spiked to its highest level since 1983, much worse than expected as employers continue to trim jobs despite other signs of growth.

Best Health Care in the World?

New York Times - November 5, 2009‎
My Thursday column takes aim at one of the main arguments of the opponents of health reform, that we shouldn't mess with the best health ...

'Beating Heart' Bypass Surgery May Be Riskier

ABC News - Courtney Hutchison, Michael Smith - November 5, 2009
It's been about six weeks since Frank Aylor had open heart surgery, and he's already up and jogging again. A new study suggests that so-called "beating heart" surgery may lead to a worse outcome for bypass ...

Productivity soars at 9.5% pace in third quarter

MarketWatch - Rex Nutting - November 5, 2009

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) - US companies increased their output in the third quarter even as they slashed working hours, driving productivity up at a 9.5% annual rate in the quarter, the Labor Department estimated Thursday. ...

Space elevator climbs nearly 1km high

TG Daily - Emma Woollacott - November 5, 2009
Famously proposed by Arthur C Clarke, a space elevator is a little closer to reality. As part of a $2 million compeition, a laser-powered robot has successfully climbed a cable nearly a kilometre long ...

Congress giving homebuyers a $6500 tax break

The Associated Press - Stephen Ohlemacher - November 5, 2009

WASHINGTON - Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of homebuyers - $6500 cheaper. First-time homebuyers have been getting tax credits of up to $8000 since January as part of the economic stimulus package enacted earlier this year.

BPA Dangers in Your Pantry?

ABC News - Lisa Stark, Kate McCarthy - ‎November 4, 2009‎
Consumer's Union put 19 products under the microscope to test for levels of the chemical Bisphenol A, or BPA. What they found was a wide range of results -- little or no BPA in some juice boxes and infant formula ...

Maine Gay Marriage Law Repealed

ABC News - Devin Dwyer - ‎November 4, 2009
The tide of extending marriage rights to same-sex couples -- which has swept across New England in recent months -- has stopped at Maine. Maine residents decide whether to put a halt to gay marriages in their state. ...

Over 17000 species threatened by extinction

The Associated Press - Frank Jordans

 November 3, 2009‎

GENEVA - A rare Panamanian tree frog, a rodent from Madagascar and two lizards found only in the Philippines are among over 17000 species th...

Game 6 edge may go to Phillies

MLB.com - Mike Bauman - ‎November 3, 2009‎
Pedro Martinez for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Let's See How Andy Feels for the New York Yankees. Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel announced that Martinez was his man on the mound. Yankees manager Joe Girardi said: "Well, ...

Memory test 'spots pre-dementia'

BBC News - Posted by SA - November 3, 2009
Most dementias are missed for years as the symptoms can be elusive until considerable brain tissue is lost. But doctors from Oxford found they were able to spot very early warning signs when they looked closely enough.

Low cholesterol may prevent some prostate cancers

The Associated Press - Marilynn Marchione - November 3, 2009
A new study suggests that men may be able to lower their risk of getting the most aggressive form of prostate cancer by keeping their cholesterol in a healthy range.

Diet Sodas May Hurt Kidneys

NPR - Scott Hensley - November 3, 2009

Researchers analyzing the health habits of thousands of nurses found that women who drank two or more diet sodas daily had a two-fold increase in the risk of a significantly faster drop in their kidneys' ability to filter blood ...

U.S. manufacturing, pending home sales surge

Reuters - ‎November 2, 2009

Lucia Mutikani, Chris Reese

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US manufacturing activity rose to its highest level in 3-1/2 years last month and pending home sales contracts unexpectedly surged in September, offering hope the budding economic recovery would be sustained.

Obama warns more US job losses coming

Reuters - Glenn Somerville, Alister Bull - November 2, 2009

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US President Barack Obama said on Monday that the economy had recovered a lot of ground since January but more jobs would be lost before a full recovery is in place.

Ford Reports Nearly $1 Billion Profit

BusinessWeek - David Welch - November 2, 2009
The company reported a $997 million third-quarter profit on Nov. 2, adding profits to gains in market share and improvements in quality since CEO Alan Mulally took over in September 2006.

17000 Child Deaths Linked to Lack of Insurance

U.S. News & World Report - Karen Pallarito - Posted 11-1-09

THURSDAY, Oct. 29 (healthday News) -- An estimated 17000 children in the United States might have died unnecessarily over nearly two decades because they didn't have health insurance, according to a report from researchers at Johns ...

How to prevent getting swine flu and what to do if you have it

Washington Post - ‎November 1, 2009‎
Among priority groups for vaccination are pregnant women, health-care and emergency medical personnel, and children. (Matt Rourke/associated Press) Andrew Pekosz, an associate professor of molecular microbiology and immunology at Johns Hopkins ...

Proctor motorized chair bidding surpasses $38000

FOX 21 Online - November 11, 2009

Online bidding for the motorized lounge chair seized by Proctor police stands at more than $38000. The price stands at $38100 with 91 bids as of 11:45 pm Saturday night on the online auction site ebay. FOX 21 spoke with Proctor Police Chief Walter ...

Trick-or-treat at the White House

Philadelphia Inquirer - November 1, 2009

WASHINGTON - Barack and Michelle Obama yesterday doled out presidential m&ms and dried fruit mixes to more than 2000 trick-or-treaters, marking their Halloween at a White House event partly aimed at honoring military families.

NPH easy to overlook but very treatable: a Senior Health video
Plain Dealer  Posted by SA for November 1, 2009
In today's Senior Health column, Dr. Mark Luciano of the Cleveland Clinic explains how NPH can affect elderly patients and why family members can sometimes ...

 Fraud Investigations

New York Times - Gardiner Harris - ‎October 31, 2009‎

In 2006, after the federal government established a multibillion-dollar drug benefit for older Americans, top officials promised to keep the program honest by hiring private companies to investigate and root out fraud.

Homebuyer Tax Credit May Be Approved Early Next Week, Reid Says

Bloomberg - October 31, 2009
Congress could approve extensions of an $8000 first-time homebuyers' tax credit and unemployment benefits as soon as Nov. 3, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said.

Cheney told FBI he did not know who leaked Plame's identity

CNN - October 31, 2009

Dick Cheney says he doesn't remember playing a role in the eventual outing of a CIA agent. Washington (CNN) -- Former vice president Dick Cheney told a special prosecutor in 2004 that he had no idea who leaked the identity of CIA agent Valerie Plame, ...

 

 

 

 

 

World's largest cruise ship sets sail from Finland

The Associated Press - Matti Huuhtanen - October 30, 2009

HELSINKI - The world's largest cruise liner on Friday began its maiden voyage to Florida, gliding out from a shipyard in Finland with an amphitheater, basketball courts and an ice rink on board.

Statin Drugs May Reduce Flu Deaths

WebMD - Charlene Laino - October 30, 2009
Oct. 29, 2009 (Philadelphia) -- Once again, the popular cholesterol-lowering statin drugs have been shown to be good for more than the heart: They may also lower your odds of dying of the flu.

White House: 650000 jobs saved, created by stimulus

Washington Post - Alec MacGillis - October 30, 2009

Reports to be released Friday on the government Web site Recovery.gov are expected to show that the $150 billion in grants and loans made so far under the economic stimulus package have created or saved about 650000 jobs, ...

Tai Chi May Help Ward Off Knee Pain in Seniors

U.S. News & World Report - October 29, 2009

THURSDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Want to improve that osteoarthritis in your knee? New research suggests that regular Tai Chi exercise can reduce pain and help your knee function better.

 

Game is up for health insurers

Reuters - John M. Berry - October 29, 2009
-- John M. Berry is a guest columnist who has covered the economy for four decades for the Washington Post and other publications.

Teams observe cosmic explosion from farthest point in the universe

USA Today - October 29, 2009
Two teams have observed a huge cosmic explosion that occurred 13 billion years ago in the farthest point of the universe ever detected, the journal Nature reports.

Nation's GDP rises 3.5 percent in third quarter

Bizjournals.com - October 29, 2009

The nation's real gross domestic product increased at an estimated annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter, the Bureau of Economic Analysis said in an advance estimate Thursday.

Lawmakers Target Medicare and Medicaid Fraud

Wall Street Journal - Jane Zhang - October 29, 2009

WASHINGTON -- The federal government needs to further step up efforts to fight Medicare and Medicaid fraud to generate more savings to help pay for a health-care overhaul, lawmakers said Wednesday.

Heart attacks becoming more common in women but are less fatal, study shows

HealthJockey.com - ‎3 hours ago‎

Heart attacks seem to have become more ordinary in middle-aged women over the past two decades. However, all women and particularly those younger than 55 may perhaps have recently suffered from a greater increase in their chances of survival following

6-year-old girl's notes to family live on after her

msnbc.com - October 28, 2009‎

To say that “Notes Left Behind” is a book about a 6-year-old girl who died is accurate, but woefully inadequate. By filling her family's house with hidden messages of love and hope, Elena Desserich continues to celebrate life long after ...

US aid saves lives but few know, Bill Gates says

Reuters - October 28, 2009‎

WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Foreign aid may provide the best value for money spent by the US government, Bill and Melinda Gates said on Tuesday, but few seem to know it.

No Diet COLA for Seniors -- Fight the Freeze and Save Social Security

Huffington Post (blog) - ‎Posted by SA October 28, 2009‎

Lieberman said "a special commission with fast track procedures is needed in this case because of the political difficulty of making such sweeping changes. ...

Republicans Target AARP's Ties to Health-Insurance Industry

Wall Street Journal - Jane Zhang - October 27, 2009

WASHINGTON—Republicans in Congress are taking aim at AARP's financial ties to the health-insurance industry just as the advocacy group is taking a more prominent role supporting an overhaul of the nation's health-care system.

Dell Powers Up Solar Lot, Florida to Power 3000 Homes with Solar Energy   DailyTech - October 27, 2009‎

The resulting parking lot, dubbed the Dell Solar Grove, both provides 50 shady parking spots and clean green energy.  The lot also features Envision Solar's CleanCharge solar charging stations

Obama Names 'Smart Grid' Projects

Wall Street Journal - Rebecca Smith - October 27, 2009
The Obama administration on Tuesday named 100 utility projects that will share $3.4 billion in federal stimulus funding to speed deployment of advanced technology designed to cut energy use and make the electric-power grid more robust. ...

Report: Americans waste up to $850 billion a year in healthcare

HealthcareFinanceNews.com - Eric Wicklund - October 26, 2009
NEW YORK - America's annual healthcare bill could be reduced by $600 billion to $850 billion if the nation learns how to reduce wasteful spending, according to a new report by Thomson Reuters.

What Happens to Health Care (and Obama) after Reform?

Atlantic Online - Derek Thompson - ‎October 26, 2009‎

If the Massachusetts experience is any guide, health care reform will have broad public support once it's in place and the scare stories are proved false.

Splatvia! Falling Meteor BlamedThe meteorite fell near the Latvian city of Mazsalaca For Crater

Sky News - Emma Rowley 

October 26, 2009‎

A meteorite hurtling to Earth is thought to have left a 15-metre wide crater in Latvia. To view this content you need Flash and Javascript enabled in your browser. Please download Flash from the Adobe download website. The fiery object set a field ...

Think You Have the Flu? Evaluate Symptoms

U.S. News & World Report - January W. Payne

 Posted bu SeniorArk October 25, 2009

You're feeling feverish and tired and have a runny nose, sore throat, and cough. Could this be the flu? A handful of websites can help you find the answer from the comfort of home. (SeniorArk finds that only the Mayo Clinic site referenced in the article provides useful info on symptoms)

Can pets be hazardous to your health?

Detroit Free Press - October 25, 2009
Question: My mother lives alone. My brother and I have suggested that she get a pet for companionship, but she is worried that she might catch a disease from the animal.

Citi, BOA, Managers Averaged $18 Million Pay in 2008

Bloomberg - Bradley Keoun - ‎Posted by SA October 25, 2009

Oct. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Citigroup Inc. and Bank of America Corp. paid top executives an average of $18.2 million each last year as the banks accepted $90 billion of bailout funds, records from Treasury Department paymaster Kenneth ...

Microsoft's new anti-virus program

Washington Post - Rob Pegoraro

 October 25, 2009

You can't always tell if a virus has taken over a Windows computer, but many anti-virus programs leave no doubt about their presence.

UN inspectors visit once-secret Iranian site

The Associated Press - Ali Akbar Dareini - October 25, 2009
TEHRAN, Iran - UN inspectors got their first look Sunday inside a once-secret uranium enrichment facility that has raised Western suspicions about the extent of Iran's nuclear program.

Obama presses banks on small business loans

Reuters - Patricia Zengerle, Xavier Briand - October 24, 2009

WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged banks on Saturday to make more loans to small businesses and said his administration would do everything it can to push them to do so. "It's time for those banks to ...

H1N1 Flu 'National Emergency' Declared

FOXNews - October 24, 2009

The White House says the declaration allows medical treatment facilities to better handle a surge in flu patients by waiving federal requirements on a case-by-case basis.

Winner of clean-energy race will lead global economy

Los Angeles Times - October 24, 2009

Speaking at MIT, the president addresses the twin challenges of combating climate change and trying to keep the US competitive in the race to develop and sell new energy systems.

The Double Flu Vaccine Season Is Here -- Now What Should You Do?

Medscape - Sandra A. Fryhofer - October 23, 2009

Welcome to the first issue of "Staying Well," which will focus on prevention. I know many of us have been bombarded with phone calls and questions about flu and flu vaccination. That's why influenza is my inaugural topic. First, Take Your Own Medicine. ...

Home sales rebound to highest level in 2 years

CNNMoney.com - Hibah Yousuf - October 23, 2009

Sales of existing homes bounce back to their highest level since July 2007, boosted by first-time homebuyers. Prices continue to fall.

Health care groups lobby at record pace

USA Today - October 22, 2009

WASHINGTON - The drug and insurance industries have dramatically amped up their efforts to lobby Congress, spending millions over a three-month period to influence legislation aimed at reshaping the nation's health care ...

Ethiopia Appeals For Emergency Food Aid With 6.2 Million People Starving

AHN - Linda Young - October 22, 2009

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (AHN) - Ethiopia's prolonged drought has resulted in dying crops, with 6.2 million people facing famine, malnutrition and possibly death the government has issued an urgent plea for emergency food aid. The crisis is made worse by ...

American scientist Stewart Nozette 'tried to spy for Israel'Stewart Nozette

Times Online - Christopher Andrew 

Posted by SA - October 21, 2009

Stewart Nozette, 52, a former White House expert who helped discover evidence of water on the Moon, was arrested at his home in Maryland yesterday after a ...

More Information on Nozette:

Nozette contacted via telephone by FBI undercover employee (UCE) posing as an Israeli Mossad officer. Nozette agrees to meet that day for lunch at a hotel on Connecticut Ave, NW, in Washington, DC. At meeting, Nozette discusses willingness to work for Israeli intelligence for money; tells UCE he had access to US satellite information. UCE arranges a communication system via a post office box and gives Nozette a 'clean phone'. Nozette agrees to provide regular, continuing information; asks for Israeli passport and the "Right of Return" because his parents are Jewish. (source: http://www.ciacademy.com/spycase/NOZETTE_Stewart_David.html)

2/3 of Heart Failure Patients Don't Get Major Drug

WebMD - Daniel J. DeNoon - Posted by SA October 21, 2009

Oct. 20, 2009 -- More than two-thirds of patients hospitalized with serious heart failure aren't prescribed an aldosterone antagonist, a recommended therapy that increases the odds of survival.

CBO finds Dem bill with public option reduces deficit

CNN - Deirdre Walsh - October 21, 2009‎

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A preliminary estimate from the Congressional Budget Office projects that the House Democrats' health care plan that includes a public option would cost $871 billion over 10 years, according to two Democratic sources.

Vatican in Bold Bid to Attract Anglicans

Wall Street Journal - Stacy Meichtry, Amy Merrick

October 21, 2009‎

The Vatican said it will make it far easier for disgruntled Anglicans to convert to Catholicism, in one of Rome's most sweeping gestures to a Protestant church since the Reformation.

New Test Checks for Prostate Cancer Return

WebMD - Salynn Boyles - ‎October 20, 2009‎

Oct. 19, 2009 -- Researchers say they have developed a highly sensitive prostate specific antigen (PSA) test that may identify prostate cancer patients who are likely to relapse after treatment.

Older People Get Brain Boost From Internet

WebMD - Posted by SA, October 20, 2009

Surfing the Internet may be the latest way to teach an old dog new tricks. A study shows older adults who learn to use the Internet to search for information experience a surge of activity in key decision-making and ...

Can our pets get swine flu?

San Francisco Chronicle 

October 19, 2009  

According to the US Agriculture Department, three pigs at the Minnesota State Fair tested positive in late August for H1N1, making them the first in this country found to harbor the swine flu virus.

Nearly 3 Dozen Planets Found

Space.com - Andrea Thompson - October 19, 2009

Astronomers announced today the discovery of 32 extrasolar planets, some as just five times the mass of Earth and others five times heftier than giant Jupiter. The findings significantly boost the number of lower mass planets similar ...

Medicare changes coming into focus

Dallas Morning News - Bob Moos - October 18, 2009

Now that the shouting from August's town hall meetings has died down and Congress has made progress on a health care overhaul, there's growing agreement among policy experts about how Medicare will be affected.

Medicare premium payment assistance available for some

NewsOK.com - October 18, 2009

Q: Is it true that if you have low income, you can get help paying Medicare premiums? A: Yes. If your income and resources are limited, your state may be able to help with your Medicare Part B premium, deductibles and co-insurance amounts. ...

Broadband Now! So Why Don't Some Use It?

New York Times - October 18, 2009

ACCESS to a fast Internet connection has become more than a convenience. It's being enshrined in some countries as a legal right of all citizens.

Part-time or temporary work can stave off disease and decline, study finds.
Stay Healthy in Retirement With Work

WebMD - Bill Hendrick - October 17, 2009

People who continue to work after retirement have fewer diseases and fewer functional limitations than people who quit completely, a study shows.

Party tries to lock up health bill backing

Boston Globe - Susan Milligan - ‎October 17, 2009‎

WASHINGTON - Seeking to preserve critical public support for a health care overhaul, the White House and congressional Democrats are busy tailoring the sweeping package to appeal to physicians, women, union leaders, and others whose ...

Germany's Coming Energy Revolution

BusinessWeek - Stefan Schultz - October 17, 2009

The power grid of the future is one of humanity's boldest visions. Gigantic wind farms in the sea and enormous solar fields in the desert are to generate the bulk of our power in the years to come. But consumers and companies are also ...

Dow 10000: Proceed With Caution

Washington Post - Michelle Singletary - October 17, 2009

Someone asked me if I was excited when the Dow once again hit the 10000-point mark. It was October 2008 when we last saw that number

Arctic Largely Ice Free in Summer Within Ten Years?

National Geographic - Posted by SA October 17, 2009

The Arctic Ocean could be largely ice free in summer within a decade, scientists announced today—the latest in a stream of wildly varying predictions.

 

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