Gene May Be Key to Pregnancy Complication (HealthDay)

May 12th, 2008
HealthDay - MONDAY, May 12 (HealthDay News) -- A gene called COMT, already known for its role in schizophrenia, also plays a significant part in the dangerous obstetric complication known as preeclampsia, a new study finds.

Lab Tests Show No Serious Infectious Illness on Via Rail Train - eFluxMedia

May 12th, 2008

Canada.com

Lab Tests Show No Serious Infectious Illness on Via Rail Train
eFluxMedia - 1 hour ago
By Anna Boyd The Via Rail train quarantined by Canadian authorities after a passenger woman died and up to six others complained of flu-like symptoms arrived in Toronto on Saturday.
Train delayed after woman dies in Toronto Detroit Free Press
Canadian Health Officials Now Say No Outbreak On Via Rail Train AHN
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Families will make case for vaccine link to autism (AP)

May 12th, 2008
AP - The Institute of Medicine said in 2004 there was no credible evidence to show that vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal led to autism in children. But thousands of families have a different take based on personal experience.

Scientists Pushing For Better AIDS Prevention Strategies - dBTechno

May 12th, 2008

The Tech Herald

Scientists Pushing For Better AIDS Prevention Strategies
dBTechno - 3 hours ago
Boston (dbTechno) - Scientists have come out and stated that it may be time to use AIDS funding on more proven prevention strategies rather than on distributing condoms and working on new vaccines.
HIV Prevention Message Failing Science a Gogo
AIDS battlers seek shift from condoms, vaccines Arizona Daily Star
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Air Methods confirms 3 dead in Wisconsin crash - CNNMoney.com

May 11th, 2008

dBTechno

Air Methods confirms 3 dead in Wisconsin crash
CNNMoney.com - 1 hour ago
NEW YORK (Associated Press) - Air Methods Corp., which provides emergency medical air transportation, said three people died when one of its helicopters crashed Saturday night in Wisconsin.
Officials Investigate After Fatal Med Flight Helicopter Crash WISC
3 People Killed in Copter Crash New York Times
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Warren Relay For Life sets new records - Tribune Chronicle

May 11th, 2008

Warren Relay For Life sets new records
Tribune Chronicle - May 10, 2008
By CHRISTOPHER BOBBY Tribune Chronicle WARREN - Retired Warren Police Officer Ron Massucci continued his traffic-control role as a downtown fixture lap after lap during the 15th annual Warren Relay for Life wrapped up under sunny skies.
Warren Relay for Life raises about $461K Youngstown Vindicator
Warren High School totals Marietta Times
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Manufacturers to Boost Number of Flu Vaccines for Next Season - eFluxMedia

May 11th, 2008

NBC Augusta

Manufacturers to Boost Number of Flu Vaccines for Next Season
eFluxMedia - 4 hours ago
By Anna Boyd Despite inefficiency of the flu vaccines this year in the US , the five companies manufacturing influenza vaccines plan to make a record number of doses for next flu season.
Flu vaccine makers to set new doses record for next season The Associated Press
Survey: flu shots less effective for the past winter Food Consumer
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Phila. Race for the Cure draws 45000 - Philadelphia Inquirer

May 10th, 2008

dBTechno

Phila. Race for the Cure draws 45000
Philadelphia Inquirer - 4 hours ago
By Josh Goldstein Phyllis Cooperman and her daughter Lisa Kolar jogged arm in arm across the finish line of the Philadelphia Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure yesterday morning with huge smiles on their faces.
More than 36000 people participate in the Race for the Cure Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Race for the Cure and other events draw 36000 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
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Woman attacked by pelican - MyFox Tampa Bay

May 10th, 2008

The Money Times

Woman attacked by pelican
MyFox Tampa Bay - 1 hour ago
TREASURE ISLAND - A woman swimming in the Gulf of Mexico is recovering from a pelican attack. Debbie Shoemaker visits Treasure Island every year from Ohio .
Unprecedented Collision with Pelican Sends Woman to Hospital eFluxMedia
Pelican 'bombs' bather in Florida BBC News
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Wisconsin Lyme disease cases up last year - Chicago Tribune

May 10th, 2008

Wisconsin Lyme disease cases up last year
Chicago Tribune - 4 hours ago
AP MADISON, Wis. - There was a significant increase in the number of reported Lyme disease cases in Wisconsin last year, state health officials say.
Take Precautions To Avoid Tick Bites eMaxHealth.com
Wisconsin Lyme Disease cases up last year WBAY
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