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GOP vows to reverse Obama birth control policy – Boston.com

February 8, 2012
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GOP vows to reverse Obama birth control policy – Boston.com

Boston.com GOP vows to reverse Obama birth control policyBoston.com8, 2012, to criticize President Barack Obama for insisting that employers must provide health insurance that includes birth control for women. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) By Donna Cassata Associated Press / February 8, 2012 WASHINGTON—Republicans …Obama mandate on birth control coverage stirs controversyUSA TODAYBoehner vows action...

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GOP vows to reverse Obama birth control policy – Boston.com

February 8, 2012
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GOP vows to reverse Obama birth control policy – Boston.com

Boston.com GOP vows to reverse Obama birth control policyBoston.com8, 2012, to criticize President Barack Obama for insisting that employers must provide health insurance that includes birth control for women. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) By Donna Cassata Associated Press / February 8, 2012 WASHINGTON—Republicans …Survey: Majority of Catholics support including birth control in health care...

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Government suffers new health bill defeat in Lords – Telegraph.co.uk

February 8, 2012
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Government suffers new health bill defeat in Lords – Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.uk Government suffers new health bill defeat in LordsTelegraph.co.ukPeers voted by 244 to 240 to emphasise the importance of mental health in the bill, suggesting the passage of the bill could be more of a battle than the Government previously thought. The House of Lords will now spend several days debating the bill, …Last-ditch...

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Agility Health Extends National Outpatient Therapy Network Through Partnership … – MarketWatch (press release)

February 8, 2012
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Agility Health Extends National Outpatient Therapy Network Through Partnership … – MarketWatch (press release)

Agility Health Extends National Outpatient Therapy Network Through Partnership …MarketWatch (press release)8, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Agility Health, a leading national provider of physical rehabilitation and software services, today announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Peak Performance Clinics, one of eastern North Carolina's …and more » health – Google News Telegraph.co.uk Last-ditch...

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A majority of Catholics support including birth control in health care plans … – Detroit Free Press

February 8, 2012
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A majority of Catholics support including birth control in health care plans … – Detroit Free Press

Bloomberg A majority of Catholics support including birth control in health care plans …Detroit Free PressBy Niraj Warikoo A majority of Catholics support including birth control in health care plans and back the decision by the Obama administration that requires most employers to include such coverage, according to a new survey released Tuesday.DN Editorial:...

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Many Report Illness at Wash. Cheerleading Event – ABC News

February 8, 2012
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Many Report Illness at Wash. Cheerleading Event – ABC News

KOMO News Many Report Illness at Wash. Cheerleading EventABC NewsWashington state health officials said Tuesday they are investigating reports of intestinal illness affecting at least 19 squads that participated in a weekend state cheerleading tournament in Everett. Reported symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea, …Dozens sickened at Washington state cheerleading competitionReutersWA cheerleading event: reports of...

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Blurry line in diagnosing early Alzheimer’s: study – Reuters

February 8, 2012
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Blurry line in diagnosing early Alzheimer’s: study – Reuters

CTV.ca Blurry line in diagnosing early Alzheimer's: studyReutersBy Genevra Pittman | NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The revised definition of a brain condition called mild cognitive impairment means that many people now considered to have mild or early Alzheimer's disease could easily be given that diagnosis instead, …Health Highlights: Feb. 7, 2012U.S. News &...

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White House defends contraception rules as criticism mounts – Reuters

February 7, 2012
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White House defends contraception rules as criticism mounts – Reuters

Bloomberg White House defends contraception rules as criticism mountsReutersBy Susan Heavey | WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration is willing to work with Catholic universities, hospitals and other church-affiliated employers to implement a new policy that requires health insurers to offer birth control coverage, …Obama Health Rule an Affront to Religious Groups: Ramesh PonnuruBloombergObama...

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A healthy Tiger Woods trending upward – ESPN

February 7, 2012
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A healthy Tiger Woods trending upward – ESPN

A healthy Tiger Woods trending upwardESPNHis knees and Achilles no longer need their own health plans. His swing looks like it's on speaking terms with the owner. Wait — is that a smile from Woods? Yes … yes, it is. Woods feels good about himself and it shows. He is 36 going on content.and...

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U.S. to Boost Funding for Alzheimer’s Research by $50M – Bloomberg

February 7, 2012
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U.S. to Boost Funding for Alzheimer’s Research by $50M – Bloomberg

New York Daily News U.S. to Boost Funding for Alzheimer's Research by $ 50MBloombergAbout 5.1 million Americans suffer from the condition and caseloads are expected to double by 2050, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. The cause of the degenerative condition is unknown and there is no cure.Collaborations Between Public...

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Pointing To Health Care, Contraception Policies, Mitt Romney Goes On Offense … – Kaiser Health News

February 7, 2012
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Pointing To Health Care, Contraception Policies, Mitt Romney Goes On Offense … – Kaiser Health News

New York Times Pointing To Health Care, Contraception Policies, Mitt Romney Goes On Offense …Kaiser Health NewsMitt Romney is charging the Obama administration with seeking to curtail religious freedom at the same time it's defending its decision to require religious employers to cover birth control in employee health plans (Epstein, 2/6).Rick Santorum Goes After...

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Consumer Reports Investigates ‘Junk’ US Health Plans – ABC News

February 7, 2012
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Consumer Reports Investigates ‘Junk’ US Health Plans – ABC News

ABC News Consumer Reports Investigates 'Junk' US Health PlansABC NewsConsumer Reports is warning against so-called "mini-med" health plans that offer limited protection, usually at lower cost, but with sky-high deductibles that can leave the insured paying thousands out of pocket. Mini-med health plans tend to appeal to …Consumer Reports: Mini-meds and Other Junk Insurance...

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The Politics of Obama’s Contraception Decision – New York Times (blog)

February 7, 2012
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The Politics of Obama’s Contraception Decision – New York Times (blog)

The Star-Ledger – NJ.com (blog) The Politics of Obama's Contraception DecisionNew York Times (blog)By MICHAEL D. SHEAR When President Obama's administration last month unveiled rules that would require some religious hospitals, colleges and other institutions to provide free contraception to their employees under the new health care law, …Matt Reed: Health care ruling tramples...

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Health-care case tests justices’ ban on live broadcasts – Philadelphia Inquirer

February 7, 2012
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Health-care case tests justices’ ban on live broadcasts – Philadelphia Inquirer

MiamiHerald.com Health-care case tests justices' ban on live broadcastsPhiladelphia InquirerBy Seth Stern WASHINGTON – The historic US Supreme Court battle over President Obama's signature health-care legislation – with 51/2 hours of arguments planned over three days on a matter that affects every American and may influence the 2012 elections …For many, affordable healthcare hinges...

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Matt Reed: Health care ruling tramples faith – Florida Today

February 7, 2012
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Matt Reed: Health care ruling tramples faith – Florida Today

Daily Mail Matt Reed: Health care ruling tramples faithFlorida TodayMarco Rubio, R-West Miami, has introduced the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 2012, which would provide a clearer religious exemption to insurance requirements in health care reform. In May 2009, Catholic leaders issued a “statement for the …Gary bishop blasts health care law as attack...

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Health department overhaul bill passes House panel – MiamiHerald.com

February 6, 2012
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Health department overhaul bill passes House panel – MiamiHerald.com

Health department overhaul bill passes House panelMiamiHerald.comA bill that would shift public-health responsibilities from the state to the counties – possibly affecting 12000 state Department of Health jobs – cleared a House panel Monday. The House health and human services quality subcommittee approved the bill …and more » health – Google News Globe and Mail...

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New Health Rule Affront to Religious Groups: Ramesh Ponnuru – Bloomberg

February 6, 2012
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New Health Rule Affront to Religious Groups: Ramesh Ponnuru – Bloomberg

WBUR New Health Rule Affront to Religious Groups: Ramesh PonnuruBloombergKathleen Sebelius, the secretary of Health and Human Services, says that a new health-care regulation “strikes the appropriate balance between respecting religious freedom and increasing access to important preventive services.An Argument For Less Government In Health CareInvestor’s Business DailyFAQ: The health reform law and contraceptionWashington...

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Dr. Oz’s ‘transformation nation’ health effort with $1M prize nets 1 millionth … – Washington Post

February 6, 2012
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Dr. Oz’s ‘transformation nation’ health effort with $1M prize nets 1 millionth … – Washington Post

Atlanta Journal Constitution Dr. Oz's 'transformation nation' health effort with $ 1M prize nets 1 millionth …Washington Post“The Dr. Oz Show” said Monday that it had netted its 1 millionth participant in its “transformation nation” health effort, and the number is climbing. One of those people will win a $ 1 million prize in...

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Dr. Oz’s ‘transformation nation’ health effort with $1M prize nets 1 millionth … – Washington Post

February 6, 2012
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Dr. Oz’s ‘transformation nation’ health effort with $1M prize nets 1 millionth … – Washington Post

Atlanta Journal Constitution Dr. Oz's 'transformation nation' health effort with $ 1M prize nets 1 millionth …Washington Post“The Dr. Oz Show” said Monday that it had netted its 1 millionth participant in its “transformation nation” health effort, and the number is climbing. One of those people will win a $ 1 million prize in...

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FAQ: The health reform law and contraception – Washington Post (blog)

February 6, 2012
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FAQ: The health reform law and contraception – Washington Post (blog)

ABC News FAQ: The health reform law and contraceptionWashington Post (blog)Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (Charles Dharapak – Associated Press) The health reform law's requirement that health insurance companies cover birth control without co-pay has seen increased media attention last week.Catholics protest ruling that health plans must cover birth controlDetroit Free PressRomney...

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Dr. Oz’s health effort nets 1 million participants – Atlanta Journal Constitution

February 6, 2012
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Dr. Oz’s health effort nets 1 million participants – Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlanta Journal Constitution Dr. Oz's health effort nets 1 million participantsAtlanta Journal Constitution6, 2012 that it had netted its 1 millionth participant in its "transformation nation" health effort, and the number is climbing. One of those people will win a $ 1 million prize in May. Since September, Oz has urged viewers to participate...

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Health insurer Humana posts 4th-qtr profit gain – Boston.com

February 6, 2012
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Health insurer Humana posts 4th-qtr profit gain – Boston.com

RTT News Health insurer Humana posts 4th-qtr profit gainBoston.comHumana Inc. said Monday its fourth-quarter profit surged 86 percent on the strength of higher-than-expected Medicare Advantage enrollment and continued low use of its health care services. The health insurer also raised its earnings expectations for …Humana Forecasts 2012 Earnings Lower Than Analyst EstimatesBusinessWeekall 42 news...

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The Healthy Skeptic: Keeping the cavities away with fluoride-free toothpaste – Los Angeles Times

February 6, 2012
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The Healthy Skeptic: Keeping the cavities away with fluoride-free toothpaste – Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times The Healthy Skeptic: Keeping the cavities away with fluoride-free toothpasteLos Angeles TimesOn the Internet, the cavity fighter is often portrayed as a grave threat to health. Various sites call it "a deadly poison" and "an invisible killer" — the sort of thing you'd want to avoid if you had any choice....

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E-Health corporation savaged at inquiry – The Australian

February 6, 2012
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E-Health corporation savaged at inquiry – The Australian

E-Health corporation savaged at inquiryThe AustralianTHE private corporation established by the federal and state governments to roll out the proposed electronic health records system has been savaged by the software industry and privacy advocates. Both the Medical Software Industry Association (MSIA) …and more » health – Google News CBC.ca Recommended: Cornelius upset about 'health, divorce,...

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Rubio pushes back at Obama’s contraception rules under health care plan – Tampabay.com

February 5, 2012
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Rubio pushes back at Obama’s contraception rules under health care plan – Tampabay.com

MiamiHerald.com Rubio pushes back at Obama's contraception rules under health care planTampabay.comLast week, the Florida Republican senator introduced legislation that would repeal a part of President Barack Obama's health care law requiring some religious institutions to offer their employees contraceptive coverage and family planning services as …Florida's Rubio pushes back at contraception rules under...

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