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Is health insurance mandate over line?

Published November 2nd, 2009 - 12:05AM

WASHINGTON – Among some libertarians and conservatives, the most troubling aspect of the pending health care reform bills is the prospect of a federal requirement that Americans buy insurance.

Flu vaccine survey begins today

Published November 2nd, 2009 - 12:05AM

WASHINGTON – Independent health advisers begin monitoring safety of the swine flu vaccine today, an extra step the government promised in this year’s unprecedented program to watch for possible side effects.

Bridge gives mind a workout

Published November 2nd, 2009 - 12:05AM

HARTFORD, Conn. – At the Hartford Bridge Club on a recent Friday, 80 players sat at tables concentrating on their hands.

Do we need age limits on cancer tests?

Published October 31st, 2009 - 11:05PM

CHICAGO – Arthur Cohen was a healthy, active 85-year-old when his Toronto doctor recommended a colonoscopy to check for early signs of colorectal cancer.

Pierce County still waiting for more H1N1 vaccine

Published October 29th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Swine flu vaccine continued to be in short supply Wednesday in Pierce County.

Dr. Oz shares his thoughts

Published October 27th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Dr. Mehmet Oz is famous for his appearances on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and for co-authoring best-sellers such as “YOU: The Owner’s Manual.”

Fast-tracked meds lack follow-ups

Published October 26th, 2009 - 12:05AM

WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration has allowed drugs for cancer and other diseases to stay on the market even when follow-up studies showed they didn’t save lives, congressional investigators say.

Prescriptions will help track swine flu

Published October 26th, 2009 - 12:05AM

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – State health officials are tracking the spread of swine flu through electronic prescription records, developing what they believe is a model that could help doctors more easily identify and respond to an outbreak of the illness.

20% of kids lack Vitamin D

Published October 26th, 2009 - 12:05AM

CHICAGO – At least one in five U.S. children aged 1 to 11 don’t get enough vitamin D and could be at risk for a variety of health problems including weak bones, the most recent national analysis suggests.

Health sites use social networks

Published October 26th, 2009 - 12:05AM

WASHINGTON – In fall 2007, during her 12th week of pregnancy, Garance Genicot and her husband, Shub Debgupta, received worrisome news from the doctor: A preliminary test showed there was a strong possibility that she would deliver a baby with Down syndrome.

Little H1N1 vaccine here – more soon

Published October 22nd, 2009 - 12:05AM

As swine flu takes hold in Pierce County, the big question is where to get the vaccine to combat it.

H1N1 takes fifth life in Pierce County

Published October 21st, 2009 - 12:05AM

Swine flu has claimed its fifth victim in Pierce County, a man in his 70s, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department reported Tuesday.

Questions? All about the flu

Published October 21st, 2009 - 12:05AM

Is the H1N1 vaccine clinic Saturday in Puyallup the only confirmed school clinic in Pierce County?

E-cigarettes spark safety debate

Published October 19th, 2009 - 12:05AM

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Tonya Moraffah takes a deep drag on her cigarette, feels the soothing surge of nicotine and explains what extinguished her 30-year, pack-a-day smoking habit.

Tylenol might weaken vaccines

Published October 16th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Giving babies Tylenol to prevent fever when they get childhood vaccinations could backfire and make the shots a little less effective, surprising new research suggests.

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