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Rise Seen in Medical Efforts to Treat the Very Old
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:42:59 -0000
Some doctors are hailing surgery for centenarians, but others say such procedures can be wasteful and barbaric.
The New Old Age: On Long-Term Care Insurance
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:23:08 -0000
Vincent A. Russo responded to readers’ questions about long-term care insurance.
F.D.A. Lifts Tomato Warning
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:46:50 -0000
Certain peppers are still suspected in the salmonella outbreak, according to the agency.
CNN.com - Health
Man counted calories, watched 40 pounds go
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:51:22 -0400
Sujit Bhattacharya knew he felt sluggish and had trouble putting on his socks and shoes. One day, when he tried on a pair of size 30 shorts, his wife pointed out that they fit only under his belly. But it took bad news from his doctor, and a hard time from friends, to motivate him to get to a healthier weight.
Salmonella sleuths still on the trail
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:04:23 -0400
Four months into a nationwide Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak, investigators Thursday still couldn't say where it originated.
FDA lifts warning on tomatoes
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:47:19 -0400
Tomatoes are again safe to eat, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday, weeks after the food was blamed as the source of a salmonella outbreak in several states.
