Articles filed under Health
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Chobani recalls some Greek yogurt cupsSep 05, 2013 11:07 am - NEW YORK — Chobani says it’s recalling some of its Greek yogurt cups that were affected by mold, a move prompted by reports of illnesses by some customers. The recall co...
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Studies take early look at health law’s premiumsSep 05, 2013 8:57 am - WASHINGTON — Coverage under President Barack Obama’s health care law won’t be cheap, but cost-conscious consumers hunting for lower premiums will have plenty of options,...
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Fitness 19 expanding in Arlington HeightsSep 05, 2013 5:30 am - An Arlington Heights gym soon will be expanding, according to village officials. The village board on Tuesday approved a land use variation that will allow Fitness 19, 1...
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Wheeling honors 10-year-old girl with muscular dystrophySep 04, 2013 9:47 am - The Wheeling Village Board honored Emma Alt, a 10-year-old with congenital muscular dystrophy, and her parents this week. Village President Dean Argiris introduced the ...
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Medical pot looks to ‘color inside the lines’Sep 04, 2013 8:30 am - HELENA, Mont. — Medical marijuana businesses worried that federal agents will close them down now have a road map to avoid prosecution, courtesy of the Justice Departmen...
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Some flu vaccines promise a little more protectionSep 02, 2013 9:00 am - WASHINGTON — Flu vaccination is no longer merely a choice between a jab in the arm or a squirt in the nose. This fall, some brands promise a little extra protection. For...
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Huge shortage of caregivers looms for baby boomers, report saysSep 01, 2013 6:35 am - WASHINGTON — Americans should expect an enormous shortage in caregivers for older people in the coming decades, with a dearth of friends and family members available to ...
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Wal-Mart same-sex benefits about-face pressures holdoutsSep 01, 2013 6:30 am - NEW YORK — Wal-Mart Stores’s decision to extend health-care benefits to workers’ same-sex partners removes one of the biggest holdouts and adds pressure on other resista...
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States experimenting to lower health care costsSep 01, 2013 6:07 am - SALEM, Ore. — Oregon health officials are concentrating on coordinating services and preventing hospital stays. New Jersey medical centers are rewarding doctors who can ...
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4 tips for savvy health care shoppingSep 01, 2013 6:02 am - Your employer and President Obama are imploring you to become a better health care consumer. They want everyone to take a more active role in their care because it’s vit...