UK to examine superfund sites' disease links - Louisville Courier-Journal

UK News UK to examine superfund sites' disease links Louisville Courier-Journal - 7 hours ago By Jeffrey McMurray AP May 28, 2008 LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The University of Kentucky announced yesterday that it has received a federal grant to examine the relationship between the state's 500 Superfund hazardous waste sites and its .

Report Ranks Best States for Kids' Health Care - ABC News

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GINA Keeps Discrimination Out of Genetic Info - MedHeadlines

GINA Keeps Discrimination Out of Genetic Info MedHeadlines - 4 hours ago Using an individual"s genetic coding information to determine a patient"s inherited tendencies toward certain diseases and medical conditions may mean earlier detection and more effective treatments for common diseases such as cancer and diabetes.

FEMA still evaluating emergency housing options - CBS 4

FEMA still evaluating emergency housing options CBS 4 - 3 hours ago MIAMI (AP) Disaster victims might one day watch their homes and communities be rebuilt from the cool comfort of a front porch. The porches are a feature of prefabricated cottages designed for Hurricane Katrina's victims as an alternative to travel .

Feds bust owners of Calif. medical marijuana shops - The Associated Press

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How useful is high-level SPF sunscreen, anyway? - Lynchburg News and Advance

eFluxMedia How useful is high-level SPF sunscreen, anyway? Lynchburg News and Advance - 3 hours ago QUESTION: Dear Karen, I have heard that after a certain SPF level in suntan lotion, anything higher is useless. Could you please answer what the benefits of a higher SPF are?

Nearly Half of Heart Patients Missing Heart Attack Signs - eFluxMedia

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UPDATE 1-Glaxo drug did not control bleeding-US FDA staff - Reuters

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Doctors Deny Lesbian Artificial Insemination - ABC News

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Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grants 600 M for Med Research - eFluxMedia

eFluxMedia Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grants $600 M for Med Research eFluxMedia - 2 hours ago By Anna Boyd The Howard Hughes Medical Institutes announced it will spend more than a half billion dollars to fund high-risk, high reward areas of study where there is little or no guarantee of success, but where breakthroughs could lead to significant .