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• More Americans obese than merely overweight
WASHINGTON - The number of obese American adults outweighs the number of those who are merely overweight, according to the latest statistics from the federal government. Numbers posted by the National Center for Health Statistics show that more than ...
• Turn to generics slows ‘07 health care spending
WASHINGTON - Spending on health care slowed slightly in 2007 as consumers turned more to generic drugs instead of brand-names to fill their medicine cabinets, the government reported Monday. Although the cost of buying drugs, visiting the doctor or ...
• Afghan mom, boy accused in girl's abortion
Abortion is illegal in Afghanistan except if the mother's health is in danger. Even in those cases, a panel of three doctors has to approve the operation, said Dr. Abdullah Fahim, a spokesman for the health ministry. Families in the deeply ...
• House to vote on Obama-favored health plan
Jan. 6: The 111th Congress was on Capitol Hill today, taking part in a mock swearing-in ceremony, among other things. Roland Burris’ credentials were denied. And Minnesota’s Senate race isn’t officially resolved. What’s going on? Rachel ...
• Holes in health care means teens face future ills
Ever watched a teen skulk in the corner of a toddler-packed pediatrician’s waiting room, obviously wishing to be anywhere else? Adolescents aren’t just big kids, and too many start falling through cracks in the health care system when they pass ...