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It’s not a great weight-loss plan, but fasting is good for the soul

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:05:46 +0000

It’s not a great weight-loss plan, but fasting is good for the soul
“Oh, that’s not healthy.” “It must be so hard -I could never do that!” “Can you drink water? Even just a little bit? You need water, you know.[...]

TWLD – Update – Oseaana

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:05:45 +0000

Canadian Prime Minister says he’s open to including contraception in G8 plan for improving maternal, child health

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:01:52 +0000

Canadian Prime Minister says he’s open to including contraception in G8 plan for improving maternal, child health
“Facing a squall of condemnation from aid groups and opposition politicians,” following statements by Canadian Foreign Minister Lawrence Cannon that Canada’s G8 maternal and child health initiative would not include family planning, Prime Minister Stephen Harper “disavowed his foreign minister Thursday, promising that the federal government would include contraception programs in its maternal …

Aussies urged to get swine flu vaccine

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:01:52 +0000

"Armed with these facts about what happened in Australia last year I am urging people, particularly parents, to get the swine flu vaccine for themselves and …

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Firefighters tell cancer to buzz off

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:57:38 +0000

Firefighters tell cancer to buzz off
Austin firefighters told cancer to buzz off Saturday afternoon with a good ol’ head shave – all in efforts to raise money vital for childhood cancer research.

A Ruinous Meltdown

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:56:19 +0000

Arizona, struggling with a projected $2.6 billion budget shortfall, took the drastic step of scrapping its Children's Health Insurance Program. …

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Dems' health plan good for people and for business

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:56:19 +0000

Enrollment in the Children's Health Insurance Program just recently reached the same level where we were in 2003 when Republican lawmakers slashed hundreds …

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Oklahoma State plays NCAA opener minus star Riley

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:51:13 +0000

Oklahoma State plays NCAA opener minus star Riley
The biggest story out of the Tempe site of the NCAA women’s tournament is who is not playing and why. An ill-advised slap to the back of an opponent’s head two years ago has become a major pain in the neck for the 20th-ranked Oklahoma State Cowgirls. Coach Kurt Budke’s team, seeded fourth in the Sacramento Region, is preparing to play without the nation’s third-leading scorer Andrea…

Statin Zocor can cause muscle injury – FDA warns

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:50:22 +0000

According to mayoclinic.com, muscle pain is the most common side effect of statins. People taking the medications may feel this pain as a soreness, …

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Bioware Talks “Infinite” Dragon Age Sequels

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:48:19 +0000

Bioware Talks “Infinite” Dragon Age Sequels
Dragon Age: Origins Awakening just dropped this week. Mass Effect 2 is still shy of two months old. That said, many fans are already wondering what’s next for Bioware. UGO’s Tracey John caught up with vice president Dr. Greg Zeschuk and CEO Dr. Ray Muzyka at GDC last week and picked their brains about the future of Bioware’s role-playing franchises. “We’re planning for 17 games,” joked Dr. Ray …