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HEALTH News, May 11, 2011

Paracetamol linked to blood cancers
AsiaOne Tue, 10 May 2011 21:34 PM PDT
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research shows chronic users of acetaminophen, a top-selling painkiller known as Tylenol in the U.S. and paracetamol in Europe, are at slightly increased risk for blood cancers.

Appeals court in Richmond hears health-care challenges
Richmond Times-Dispatch Tue, 10 May 2011 21:33 PM PDT
In the state's case, the three judges focus on whether Virginia had the standing to sue.

County faces 'crisis' over health staffing
Portage Daily Register Tue, 10 May 2011 21:31 PM PDT
Columbia County doesn't have enough economic support workers to adequately serve all the county residents who are recipients of FoodShare, Medical Assistance or both.

Soda tax to fight obesity could fizzle
The Ottawa Times Tue, 10 May 2011 21:29 PM PDT
SPRINGFIELD รข Several health care groups at the state Capitol have a plan to help people lose weight for the swimsuit season, but it won't come for free. They are proposing increasing the tax on soda and other sugary

Health reform law will insure nearly all uninsured women by 2014
EurekAlert! Tue, 10 May 2011 21:28 PM PDT
The new health reform law will expand health insurance coverage to nearly all uninsured women and will make health care more affordable for millions of women through premium subsidies beginning in 2014 and new rules, some already in place, that will protect women from high costs, according to a Commonwealth Fund report released today.

Judges review health care law
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Tue, 10 May 2011 21:25 PM PDT
RICHMOND, Va. -- The Obama administration won a friendly hearing for itsnational health care law from three judges of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, all whom were Democratic appointees. By their comments and questions Tuesday, the judges signaled that they are likely to uphold Congress' power to require that virtually all Americans have health insurance by 2014 or pay a tax penalty.

Experts Propose Age-Based Hepatitis C Testing
MedicineNet.com Tue, 10 May 2011 21:24 PM PDT
Title: Experts Propose Age-Based Hepatitis C Testing Category: HealthNews Created: 5/10/2011 11:01:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/10/2011

Nurse certified for car seat installation
Warren Times Observer Tue, 10 May 2011 21:24 PM PDT
Warren General Hospital's Maternal Child Health Unit has car seats to rent, for those who may be in need.

Four in 10 Over Age 85 Have Cognitive Impairment
MedicineNet.com Tue, 10 May 2011 21:23 PM PDT
Title: Four in 10 Over Age 85 Have Cognitive Impairment Category: HealthNews Created: 5/10/2011 11:01:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/10/2011

Many Strokes Occur in Sleep, Preventing Treatment
MedicineNet.com Tue, 10 May 2011 21:23 PM PDT
Title: Many Strokes Occur in Sleep, Preventing Treatment Category: HealthNews Created: 5/10/2011 11:01:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/10/2011


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