Poll: Americans Wary Of U.S. Food Supply
Troubled by the tainted tomato scare, nearly half of Americans are concerned they may get sick from eating contaminated food and are avoiding items they normally would buy, an Associated Press-Ipsos poll has found.
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FDA: It's OK To Eat Tomatoes Again
The U.S. government has declared it's OK to eat tomatoes again, lifting its salmonella warning amid signs that the outbreak - while not over - may finally be slowing. 19 cases of salmonella were reported in Michigan.
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UM Study: Many ER Patients Leave Confused
Many patients treated and released by U.S. emergency rooms may leave without a clear understanding of what just happened, what their what their ailment is, and what they need to do.
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E. Coli Spreads to 5 States
An E. coli outbreak traced to recalled beef in Michigan and Ohio has spawned cases in three other states, U.S. health officials said.
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Obesity Number 1 Health Concern For Kids
Thirty-five percent of adults surveyed ranked obesity as the biggest health risk facing kids.
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Health Care for America Now Campaign Kicks Off
A nationwide Health Care for America Now campaign has begun across the country, calling for discussions on the health care crisiss in America to move beyond "lip service."
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The Dangers Of Flip-Flops ... In Footwear!
Dr. Mallika Marshall Spells Them Out; Has Steps You Can Take To Help Steer Clear Of Risk
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77-Year-Old Receives New Mitral Valve Procedure In Beaumont Study
Josephine Herndon, 77 was the first patient at Beaumont Hospital to receive the MitraClip system, a device under FDA-review that repairs the mitral valve of the heart without open-heart surgery.
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FDA Urged To Ban Some Food Dyes
A consumer advocacy group called on the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday to ban the use of eight artificial colorings in food because the additives may cause hyperactivity and behavior problems in some children.
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Number Of Boomers Opting For Knee Replacement Surgery Grows
University of Michigan experts say the number of baby boomers receiving knee replacements is surging – and could outpace the number of surgeons available to perform the procedure.
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ADHD Costly In Adult Work Time
Adults's with attention deficit disorder can lose nearly a month's work annually.
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Brain Cancer Survivors: Optimism Key
As Sen. Ted Kennedy embarks on his fight against a malignant brain tumor, gloom and doom should have no place in the room, two doctors who also had brain cancer say.
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Watch Your Feet! Diabetics Pay Special Attention
Diabetes puts you at risk for a number of health complications, including disease of the nervous system, which can lead to impaired sensation or pain in the feet.
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Short Arms, Legs: A Risk For Dementia?
(WebMD) The length of your arms and legs could help determine your risk for developing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
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Guarding Against Genetic Discrimination
People learning through genetic testing that they might be susceptible to devastating diseases wouldn't also have to worry about losing their jobs or their health insurance under anti-discrimination legislation the Senate passed Thursday.
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U.S. Health System Faces Senior 'Crisis'
Millions of U.S. baby boomers are about to enter a health care system for seniors that is not ready for them.
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