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Schuylkill County Autism Society makes life easier for those dealing with disorder
Republican & Herald, Pottsville, Pa.The Schuylkill County Autism Society has helped make life a little easier for those dealing with autism in the county for the last 10 years. The nonprofit organization's goal is to provide information, support and resources to individuals with autism...Tags: Autism Speaks, Interior Policy, Politics, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Autism
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C-section rates vary among area hospitals
The Lewiston TribuneChoosing a specific hospital may lower a woman's chance of having a cesarean section in north central Idaho and southeastern Washington. Data obtained by the Lewiston Tribune show that area hospitals have differing rates of cesarean sections. The rate...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Family, Cesarean Section, March of Dimes Foundation, Vaginal Delivery
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Mothers of twins have double the challenges -- and double the joys
The Wichita EagleMost people are born one by one. But some come two by two. Sunday is Mother's Day. And for this day, The Eagle spoke with mothers of twins. They said they are no more special than other mothers. No more special than anyone. But they said they've...Tags: High Blood Pressure, In Vitro Fertilization, Hemorrhaging, Health and Medical Professionals, Hospitals and Clinics
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Among 'unsung heroes' in mental health
The Philadelphia InquirerAlmost 40 years ago, Susan Rogers came to Philadelphia to kill herself. She never dreamed that she would go on to spend 29 years here, improving opportunities for the mentally ill and showing what recovery can be. She is now being recognized for her...Tags: Healthy Diet, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Breast Cancer, Suicide, The Philadelphia Inquirer
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South Florida gay community watching NYC meningitis outbreak
With a deadly meningitis outbreak sickening an unusually high number of gay men in New York City, many in South Florida are on edge and on watch. South Florida was among the regions alerted by the New York State Department of Health about recently...
Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Diseases and Illnesses, Vaccines, Viral Diseases and Infections, Preventative Medicine
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EPA investigates leaking drum at superfund site
NewsdayFederal investigators are looking into reports of fluid leaking from a drum at a polluted former aviation manufacturing site in Port Jefferson Station. A resident had reported that a drum inside Lawrence Aviation Industries, a federal Superfund site,...Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Transportation Industry, Environmental Issues, Environmental Politics
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Fort Lyon rebirth highlights 2013 session
The Pueblo Chieftain, Colo.Establishing a program for homeless veterans at Fort Lyon and winning approval for $193 million in capital construction projects are two of the highlights of the 2013 session of the General Assembly, state Reps. Leroy Garcia and Ed Vigil said Friday....Tags: John Hickenlooper, Education, Colleges and Universities, House Building
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LI scientists develop new Lyme vaccine
NewsdayLyme disease is a growing threat on Long Island and elsewhere in the world, say local scientists who have developed a new vaccine against three strains of the bacterial infection. The vaccine was recently launched in clinical trials in Europe, where...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines, Diseases and Illnesses, Preventative Medicine, Drugs and Medicines
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California ordered to move prisoners at risk of valley fever
SACRAMENTO — The federal official in charge of healthcare in California prisons has directed that more than 3,000 inmates be moved out of state lockups that are infected with a lethal fungus known as valley fever. The Monday directive from medical...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Prisons, Diseases and Illnesses, Coccidioidomycosis , Flu
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Antibiotic-resistant ground turkey found in 21 states-report
Reuters* FDA says "major public health threat" * Dangerous bacteria found on 90 percent of turkey tested By Carey Gillam KANSAS CITY, April 30 (Reuters) - Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been found in ground turkey on U.S. grocery shelves across a...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Diseases and Illnesses, Staphylococcal Infection , Consumers, Food Industry
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Pedestrian-car crashes continue to rise
Reporter and PhotographerWalkers beware-- more of you are are not making it from Point A to Point B safely. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just released a new warning for pedestrians. In 2010 the number of people hit and killed by vehicles rose by 4%. 2010 is...Tags: Car Safety Tips and Advice, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Motorvehicle Accidents, Health Organizations, Transportation Accidents
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Jury weighs fate of abortion doctor in murder trial
ReutersPHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - A Philadelphia jury ended its first day of deliberations on Tuesday without reaching verdicts in the murder trial of a doctor accused of killing babies and a patient during late-term abortions at a clinic serving low-income women....Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Abortion, Witnesses, Personal Income, Prosecution
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