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April 11, 2006

Washington Post

Bush Stumps for Drug Program as a Deadline Draws Near New York Times - 31 minutes ago JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 11 - Polls may show President Bush's popularity at all-time lows. Iran may be flexing nuclear muscles. Most Seniors Enrolled Say Drug Benefit Saves Money Washington Post Confusion remains as drug-plan deadline nears Christian Science Monitor ABC News - FOX News - Guardian Unlimited - AXcess News - all 196 related

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Lawsuits Filed In Mass and Fla On Benzene In Some Soft Drinks Food Consumer - 2 hours ago A press release by a Boston law firm reports that independent laboratory tests released today, two named soft drink products contain benzene, a known carcinogen, at levels exceeding safe ... Parents File Suit Against Soda Makers Over Benzene Content KXTV Lawsuits Fizz Up Over Benzene In Soft Drinks WNBC Brandweek Magazine - Beverage Daily - Newsinferno.com - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - all 246 related

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Drug firms accused over 'bogus diseases' Scotsman - 2 hours ago THE drugs industry yesterday dismissed claims it is "disease-mongering" to make money by supplying treatments for non-existent illnesses. Drug firms 'hype up diseases to boost sales' Daily Mail - UK Are Pharmaceutical Companies Inventing Diseases, New Study ... Medical News Today National Ledger - BBC News - Daily News Central - Pharmaceutical Business Review - all 49 related

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Human contamination of bird flu up to 33 in Indonesia People's Daily Online - 2 hours ago A 23-year-old man in West Sumatra was confirmed by the World Health Organization's (WHO) laboratory in Hong Kong as contaminated with bird flu, thus increasing the number of human contamination cases in Indonesia up to 33, Health Ministry official told ... Indonesian bird flu threat doesn't worry most people Earthtimes.org WHO confirms Indonesian man has bird flu: Health official Jakarta Post Forbes - All Headline News - ShortNews.com - ABC Asia Pacific - all 31 related

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AU, UN agencies launch HIV prevention acceleration in Africa People's Daily Online - 1 hour ago The African Union (AU) and the UN system in Africa on Tuesday launched "the Acceleration of Prevention of HIV Initiative in the African Region. AU, UN launch initiative to accelerate HIV prevention in Africa Khaleej Times AU launches Acceleration of HIV Prevention Efforts today African News Dimension SABC News - AllAfrica.com - People's Daily Online - People's Daily Online - all 12 related

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African nations urged to intensify HIV/AIDS prevention efforts People's Daily Online - 1 hour ago Despite decades of endeavor to curb its spread, AIDS continues to prey upon millions of Africans every year, devastating the continent's economy and almost every social fabric. Going under the knife to avoid HIV Macon Telegraph Southern Africa: Leaders Commit to Stepping Up HIV/Aids Prevention AllAfrica.com Reuters - Ely Times - all 32 related

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Zim docs increase fees by 100% News24 - 9 hours ago Johannesburg - The fees of general medical practitioners in Zimbabwe have risen by 100%, say reports on Tuesday. It was reported that medical aid societies were also allowed to increase member contributions by between 70 and 90%. Leprosy cases decrease in Zimbabwe People's Daily Online Zimbabwe's Doctors Double Consultation Fees Voice of America Reuters AlertNet - AngolaPress - Finance24 - TODAYonline - all 18 related

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Contact lens wearers tipped over proper use of solution Xinhua - 31 minutes ago US optometry doctors urge contact lens wearers to take proper precautions to prevent a severe corneal fungal infection, which has been linked to the use of a Bausch & Lomb Inc's brand cleansing solution. Eye Infections May Be Tied to a Solution for Lenses New York Times Dreaded infections that can harm the eyes if left untreated Times Online People's Daily Online - Food Consumer - Irish Health - Forbes - all 489 related

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Dangerous swine disease struck twice, Chinese say Reuters.uk - Apr 10, 2006 A dangerous infection that pigs can pass to people took an unusually fatal form last year and killed 38 people, Chinese scientists reported on Monday. Report: Scores of Dead Pigs Found in China ABC News Report ties 38 deaths in China to swine Boston Globe all 54 related

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Blurry Age-Related Vision Loss Associated with Fuzzy Memory MedPage Today - Apr 10, 2006 There's further evidence that vision loss from age-related macular degeneration is associated with reduced cognitive function. Eye ailment tied to cognitive decline Reuters Age-Related Vision Trouble May Be Tied to Memory Problems Forbes Ivanhoe - all 19 related

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Washington Post

Confusion remains as drug-plan deadline nears Christian Science Monitor - 5 hours ago In order to maximize savings, some seniors must sign up - and choose from dozens of different insurance plans - by May 15. By Gregory M. Lamb | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor. Bush Plugs Medicare Prescription Drug Plan ABC News Bush to Promote Medicare in Missouri FOX News Guardian Unlimited - Missourinet.com - AXcess News - Columbia Daily Tribune - all 193 related

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What is the Word

DNA tests confirm swan was not from Britain The Herald - 56 minutes ago A dead swan which tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu came from outside the UK, leading experts towards the conclusion it is a one-off case. Error forces rethink on bird flu risk zone Scotsman Dead swan in bird flu scare was a 'one-off ' Telegraph.co.uk Reuters.uk - Ireland Online - Times Online - Independent - all 268 related

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A Health Fix That Is Not Fantasy New York Times - 50 minutes ago TO a lot of thoughtful people, the only way to fix the health insurance crisis is to get the federal government to cover everyone. Massachusetts will fail USA Today Lots of bills, no accord on health care TMCnet Houston Chronicle - Heritage.org - Seattle Post Intelligencer - Chicago Tribune - all 57 related

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Estrogen Alone Not Linked to Higher Risk of Cancer Washington Post - 1 hour ago Taking estrogen alone does not increase the risk of breast cancer in menopausal women, according to a large federal study that offers reassurance to millions of women using the hormone to quell hot flashes and other symptoms. Surprising turn in hormone therapy research USA Today Estrogen therapy safe for some: Study Toronto Star MedPage Today - Reuters - Forbes - SeniorJournal.com - all 289 related

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Near-death experiences linked to sleep oddities MSNBC - 34 minutes ago Experiences you have in the here and now could hint at whether you'll see a light at the end of the tunnel when you're close to the hereafter. Sleep Aberration May Play Role in Near-Death Experience MedPage Today Sleep Cycle Might Explain Near-Death Experience Forbes Medical News Today - BBC News - Telegraph.co.uk - TechNewsWorld - all 35 related

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Report: Scores of Dead Pigs Found in China ABC News - 1 hour ago — Scores of dead pigs have been found in a river in eastern China, but the cause of the deaths was unclear, a Hong Kong newspaper said Tuesday. Report ties 38 deaths in China to swine Boston Globe Dangerous swine disease struck twice, Chinese say Reuters.uk all 51 related

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Ethiopian PM calls for HIV prevention acceleration in Africa People's Daily Online - 37 minutes ago Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi on Tuesday underlined the need to accelerate activities aimed at preventing HIV in Africa. While speaking at the launch of 2006 as "Year of acceleration of HIV Prevention ... Africa launches push to prevent new HIV cases Reuters.uk Aids prevention programme hopes to slow pandemic SABC News Khaleej Times - AllAfrica.com - People's Daily Online - all 27 related

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Leprosy cases decrease in Zimbabwe People's Daily Online - 37 minutes ago Health and Child Welfare Minister, David Parirenyatwa, said on Tuesday that cases of leprosy in Zimbabwe have declined significantly from 3,000 in 1983 to 30 in 2005. Zimbabwe's Doctors Double Consultation Fees Voice of America ZIMBABWE : Health care costs skyrocket African News Dimension Reuters AlertNet - News24 - SABC News - Finance24 - all 18 related

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Kids' pneumonia jabs cut infant disease too Reuters - 4 hours ago Since the introduction of the pneumococcal vaccine in 2000 and its recommendation for all children 2 to 23 months old, rates of pneumonia among young infants have declined, new research suggests. Pneumococcal Vaccine Protects Newborns Forbes Pneumococcal Vaccine Protects Newborns HealthCentral.com all 22 related

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Error forces rethink on bird flu risk zone Scotsman - 49 minutes ago Key quote "We are considering that question in our discussions with ornithologists and epidemiologists. We will take whatever information we have to consider and introduce a proportionate approach" - Charles Milne, Scotland's chief veterinary officer. Swan with bird flu came from outside UK Independent Bird flu swan may have died abroad and floated to UK Times Online Medical News Today - Ireland Online - Unison.ie - Monsters and Critics.com - all 267 related

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Washington Post

President touts drug plan: ‘It’sa good deal’ Columbia Daily Tribune - 2 hours ago President George W. Bush told a Jefferson City audience today he knew a fledgling Medicare drug benefit would present some problems initially, but that ... Bush Plugs Medicare Prescription Drug Plan ABC News Summary Box: Bush touts Medicare in Missouri Kansas City Star Missourinet.com - abc11tv.com - The Westfall Weekly News - WXii 12.com - all 157 related

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Scientists mull faster vaccine production ABC Online - 1 hour ago Some US scientists and vaccine developers believe turning bacteria, plants or insect cells into protein factories could be the key to faster vaccine production to fight a flu pandemic or another outbreak. Would an imperfect vaccine be useful in a flu pandemic? CIDRAP Bacteria, plants could help modernize flu shots Reuters.uk News-Medical.net - Forbes - All Headline News - Reuters - all 43 related

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Soft drink makers sued over possible benzene threat San Jose Mercury News - 48 minutes ago Consumers in Massachusetts and Florida filed class-action lawsuits Tuesday alleging that two soft drink makers sold products that could contain cancer-causing benzene. Update 1: Parents Sue Soft Drink Cos. Over Benzine Forbes Parents sue soft drink companies over benzene in kids' drinks Boston Globe KXTV - WNBC - WSBtv.com - Brandweek Magazine - all 181 related

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Earthtimes.org

Infected Swan Found In Scotland May Have Floated In From Abroad Medical News Today - 7 hours ago Scientists have identified the H5N1 infected swan, found in Scotland on March 29,as a ‘Whooper Swan', not indigenous to the UK. Bird flu swan 'from outside UK' Monsters and Critics.com Scottish bird flu case 'probably a one-off' Ireland Online Reuters.uk - BBC News - The Observer - Unison.ie - all 227 related

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High cholesterol linked to prostate cancer risk Reuters.uk - 1 hour ago Men with high cholesterol levels, particularly if they were detected before the age of 50, may have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, Italian scientists said on Wednesday. High Cholesterol Linked to Prostate Cancer Forbes High cholesterol linked to prostate cancer New Scientist (subscription) InTheNews.co.uk - Sunday Times.au - all 14 related

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Dreaded infections that can harm the eyes if left untreated Times Online - 2 hours ago BEFORE contact lens wearers rush to blame Bausch and Lomb for the difficulties some users have had in keeping their lenses clean and sterile, they and, in their own interests, the firm ... Officials Probe Eye Infection Outbreak Washington Post Eye Infections May Be Tied to a Solution for Lenses New York Times Food Consumer - Smartmoney.com - MSN Money - Irish Health - all 474 related

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‘Shock’ stones, risk diabetes Calcutta Telegraph - 1 hour ago New Delhi, April 11: A common shock wave treatment to painlessly pulverise stones in the kidneys is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, medical researchers have reported. Shocking kidney stones may raise diabetes risk Reuters.uk Kidney stone therapy link to diabetes Irish Health KTEN - Earthtimes.org - MedPage Today - United Press International - all 22 related

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BBC News

Drug firms 'inventing diseases' BBC News - 13 hours ago Disease-mongering promotes non-existent diseases and exaggerates mild problems to boost profits, the Public Library of Science Medicine reported. Researchers Accuse Drug Firms Of "Hyping Diseases To Boost Profit" All Headline News Pharma Invents Disease: Report Red Herring Bradford Telegraph - Scotsman - NewKerala.com - all 43 related

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LiveScience.com

Genes May Predict Fat Risk CBS News - 1 hour ago The actions of three specific genes determine how many fat cells you have - and whether these fat cells make you apple shaped or pear shaped. Fat linked to developmental genes Political Gateway Genetic Predictions of Obesity SciScoop LiveScience.com - FOX News - Consumer Affairs - all 16 related

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Strokes may lead to memory loss myDNA.com - 19 hours ago A history of stroke may be associated with progressive memory difficulties in patients without dementia or cognitive impairment, according to a study in the April issue of the Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Moderate drinking may boost cognition in women Reuters.uk A history of stroke is related to a progressive decline in memory News-Medical.net Forbes - United Press International - Brocktown News - all 24 related

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Would an imperfect vaccine be useful in a flu pandemic? CIDRAP - 1 hour ago Apr 11, 2006 (CIDRAP News) - A mathematical modeling study suggests that a modestly effective vaccine could keep an influenza pandemic from striking more than 10% of the US population, but only if large amounts of vaccine were distributed quickly and ... Scientists mull faster vaccine production ABC Online Bacteria, plants could help modernize flu shots Reuters.uk Forbes - All Headline News - Reuters - Hagerstown Morning Herald - all 43 related

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Estrogen Therapy Doesn't Cause Breast Cancer: Study Forbes - 2 hours ago TUESDAY, April 11 (HealthDay News) -- Estrogen therapy on its own does not increase the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, an extensive new study has found. Estrogen pills increase blood clot risk for older women: study People's Daily Online No increased risk of breast cancer from estrogen-only therapy ... CBC News SeniorJournal.com - Reuters - All Headline News - Political Gateway - all 253 related

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Eye ailment tied to cognitive decline Reuters - 2 hours ago Several small studies have identified a link between AMD and cognitive impairment, Dr. Traci E. Clemons, at the EMMES Corporation in Rockville, Maryland, and the AREDS group members comment in their paper, published in the Archives of Ophthalmology for ... Blurry Age-Related Vision Loss Associated with Fuzzy Memory MedPage Today Vision Loss and Cognitive Impairment Linked Ivanhoe all 19 related

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BBC News

Angolan cholera toll hits 326 News24 - 2 hours ago Luanda - A cholera outbreak in Angola has worsened, the country's health minister, Sebastiao Veloso, said on Tuesday. He said the outbreak had killed 326 people since mid-February. Angola Hit By Cholera Outbreak All Headline News Angola battles cholera outbreak BBC News Reuters AlertNet - San Luis Obispo Tribune - ABC News - all 51 related

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