Articles filed under Health
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U.S. clears Genentech drug for kidney cancerAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Biotech drugmaker Genentech Inc. said Sunday that U.S. regulators have approved its cancer treatment Avastin for a new use against a form of kidney cancer,...
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Obesity costs rise 87 percent in a decade, study findsAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Medical spending for obesity is estimated to have reached $147 billion in 2008, an 87 percent increase in the past decade, according to a government-sponsored study. Eac...
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Handy gear to help you survive the commuteAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - A bicycle commute to work surrounded by rush-hour traffic isn't the same as a weekend ride through the countryside. First, be sure to get a helmet ($20 to $30). Head inj...
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Biking to work makes a lot of sense, and now, a lot of centsAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - The federal government just made it easier for you to ride your bike to work. No, the feds aren't flattening that monster hill for you. But you'll see more bicycling and...
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Study finds rise in student injuries in gym classAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Injuries to American children during physical education classes increased by 150 percent from 1997-2007, a new study finds, a possible drawback to a movement encouraging...
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Drug-resistant malaria strain may threaten millionsAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Malaria is becoming resistant to the most powerful drugs available in Southeast Asia, as the World Health Organization races to stop the spread of the strain that could ...
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Need to look professional? No sweatAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - The real trick for many commuter cyclists is looking - and smelling - professional after a long ride. If your office building has a shower, consider yourself lucky. If n...
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Swine flu shots in school? Parents like the idea, poll saysAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Most parents like the idea of vaccinating children against swine flu at school, but they're not so eager to roll up their own sleeves. Parents do seem to be listening to...
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Jewel-Osco enters in-store clinic market with Physicians Prompt CareJul 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Jewel-Osco, which has its Midwest headquarters in Itasca, said Wednesday it has opened its first Physicians Prompt Care Express, a physician-staffed clinic, at one of it...
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Cook forest preserve gives away free ticketsJul 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Free tickets: Now's your chance to win free tickets to the Chicago Botanic Garden, Brookfield Zoo and more. The Cook County Forest Preserve District is giving away the t...