Pelosi Says Health Bill Passage Days Away
2010-03-12 14:17:47 - President Barack Obama delayed next week's Asian trip on Friday to seize on suddenly improved prospects for his sweeping health care legislation, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi forecast final passage of the overhaul in days.

Infant deaths prompt warning on baby slings
2010-03-12 14:00:17 - The government warned Friday that those chic baby slings that hip moms and dads are sporting these days can be dangerous, even deadly for their little ones.

Anthem misrepresents ACA's position in advertisement
2010-03-12 13:57:49 - An advertisement purchased by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and published in three Kentucky newspapers on March 8 uses a policy of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) to defend its position against a pro-chiropractic bill under consideration in the state senate.

Statement By Hanys' President Daniel Sisto On Launch Of "Cutzilla"
2010-03-12 13:34:42 - "With so much focus on recent political tribulations here in Albany, it has become increasingly difficult to focus attention on policy and budgetary issues that we believe are far more important to the lives and livelihood of everyday New Yorkers. "HANYS is deeply disturbed by the thousands of health care jobs that have already been lost in the wake of six recent rounds of budget cuts and taxes totaling more than $4 billion. We are troubled more so by the loss of critical ...

German Church apologizes, vows action on abuse
2010-03-12 12:46:52 - VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The head of Germany's Catholic Church apologized to victims of child abuse by priests and said after meeting Pope Benedict on Friday the pontiff had encouraged him to press ahead with tough new measures.

'Silent Epidemic' Of Sports Injuries In Children
2010-03-12 12:27:26 - Injuries for children playing certain sports have jumped more than 500 percent over the past decade. Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida examines the reason behind the increase.

Occasional High Blood Pressure Risky, Too?
2010-03-12 12:12:06 - Occasional high blood pressure readings are often ignored as nothing to worry about, but a new study suggests this episodic high blood pressure is a strong predictor of strokes.

Retail Spices Recalled in Salmonella Scare
2010-03-12 12:12:06 - Some Whole Foods and Frontier brand spices have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination of pepper included in the products.

ATVs Behind Spike in Kids' Injuries
2010-03-12 12:12:06 - Accidents involving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have caused "alarming" increases in childhood injuries, often very serious ones, new studies indicate.

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