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March 16, 2010

Conflicting safety net values ineffective

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Martha Burt and Demetra Nightingale of Johns Hopkins University –
co-authors of Repairing the U.S. Social Safety Net — and an
affiliated scholar at the Urban Institute said safety net programs
should provide economic security, protect vulnerable families and
promote equality.

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Progress reported in ‘war on cancer’

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American Cancer Society epidemiologist Ahmedin Jemal and colleagues used
nationwide cancer mortality data for 1970-2006. They found for all
cancers combined, death rates per 100,000 in men increased from 249.3 in
1970 to 279.8 in 1990, and then decreased to 221.1 in 2006, yielding a
relative decline of 21 percent from 1990 — peak year — and a drop of
11 percent since 1970 — baseline year.

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U.S. Navy building family readiness

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The physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and fitness of
our people and their families is critical to maintaining an effective
fighting force, Navy Surgeon General Vice Adm. Adam M. Robinson Jr.
said in a statement.

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Ignition device detects alcohol of driver

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John Ruocco, chief executive officer of Interceptor Ignition Interlocks,
says the Interceptor requires drivers to be tested before starting a
vehicle and then tested again periodically throughout the duration of
the drive. If at any time the test indicates legal limits have been
exceeded, the Interceptor will either prevent the car from starting, or
will deliver an automated voice prompt to the driver to turn off the
engine.

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March 15, 2010

Amnesty: Maternal health not addressed

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In a report released Friday, the organization said its analysis
indicates the legislation won’t fix the problems.

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Deep breathing, soft music reduces stress

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Scientists at the Group Health Research Institute divided 68
stressed-out patients into three groups for 10 treatments of deep
breathing, massage or theromtherapy — wrapping the body in warm towels,
The New York Daily News reported Friday.

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Study: Oral contraceptives cut cancer risk

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The study, led by the University of Aberdeen, appears to contradict
previous studies showing oral contraceptives increased the risk of blood
clots and breast cancer, The Scotsman reported Friday.

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Nearly half of U.S. births are minorities.

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Widely quoted U.S. Census projections suggest America may become a
minority-majority country by the middle of the century, Kenneth
Johnson, a professor of sociology and senior demographer at the
University of New Hampshire Carsey Institute, and Daniel Lichter of
Cornell University said in a statement.

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March 14, 2010

Your Health: Excessive Sweating Could Be a Treatable Disorder

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Everyone has sweaty palms, feet or underarms from time to time. But for
some individuals, heavy perspiration is more than just an occasional
occurrence — it’s a way of life.
Excessive sweating, officially known as hyperhidrosis, is caused by a
constant overstimulation of the sweat glands. The

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March 13, 2010

Lifelong Health: Study Finds Aspirin Lowers Return of Breast Cancer

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A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology showed that
women with breast cancer who were taking a low dose of aspirin had a 46
percent lower risk of recurrent disease than those who did not take the
easily accessible, over-the-counter medication.
Researchers from Harvard

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