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Thursday, November 10, 2011

28 states, DC cut $1.7B in mental health funding

by Matt Sedensky
Modest increases in some states' mental health budgets have done little to erase massive cuts nationwide over the past three years and a reduction in Medicaid funds, according to a report to be released Thursday by the nation's largest mental health advocacy group.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Rhymefest talks about life with diabetes

by Danielle Brown
While traveling back home from a work trip, rapper-activist Che “Rhymefest” Smith noticed something was not right with his body.
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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Chicago skyline going purple for pancreatic cancer

Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago's skyline is changing colors for a good cause.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

White House staff lose weight, credit first lady

by Darlene Superville
WASHINGTON (AP) — Surrounded all day and most nights by delicious cakes, cookies, pies and more, Susie Morrison gave in to temptation too often during long hours at work in the White House pastry kitchen.
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Monday, October 31, 2011

Obama to order FDA to help reduce drug shortages

by Jim Kuhnhenn
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is directing the Food and Drug Administration to take steps to reduce drug shortages, an escalating problem that has endangered patients and raised the possibility of price gouging.
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Friday, October 28, 2011

Health officials offer flu season tips

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CHICAGO (AP) — Health officials say there are simple tips to stay healthy this flu season.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Panel: Boys should get HPV vaccine given to girls

by Mike Stobbe
ATLANTA (AP) — A vaccine against cervical cancer hasn't been all that popular for girls. It may be even a harder sell for boys now that it's been recommended for them too.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

BPA in pregnant women might affect kids' behavior

by Lindsey Tanner
CHICAGO (AP) — Exposure to BPA before birth could affect girls' behavior at age 3, according to the latest study on potential health effects of the widespread chemical.
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Friday, October 21, 2011

Largest study on cellphones, cancer finds no link

by Maria Cheng
LONDON (AP) — Danish researchers can offer some reassurance if you're concerned about your cellphone: Don't worry. Your device is probably safe.
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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Michelle Obama to visit Chicago next week

Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama will be in Chicago next week to talk about her campaign to end childhood obesity.
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