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Advocates Want Bush Abortion Policies Reversed

Abortion-rights backers want quick action from the president-elect, although they may not press for sweeping changes. Obama has said he is looking to find common ground on reproductive health issues.

11.12.2009 21:25:00 - NPR Topics: News

German Left Courts the Working Class

A new political party in Germany has made saving the working class and the country's welfare system rallying points for attracting votes. Die Linke, or the Left Party, is drawing support from mainstream parties with a radical message.

23.04.2009 06:01:00 - NPR Topics: News

daunt: Dictionary.com Word of the Day

daunt: cause to lose courage

08.01.2009 22:21:24 - Dictionary.com Word of the Day

Obesity Can Be a Risk Factor for Ovarian Cancer

Society places a good deal of pressure on women to maintain a certain weight and to look a certain way.

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08.01.2009 22:20:58 - Healthnews.com - More Natural Health

In Spite of Failed History, Leptin May Help Fight Fat

Leptin is an appetite-suppressing hormone that occurs naturally in humans. When an individual is eating fat cells produce a chemical which should turn on the production of leptin and send a signal to the hunger center of the brain that says “stop eating.”

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08.01.2009 22:20:58 - Healthnews.com - More Natural Health

Abnormal Brain Regulation Linked to Bulimia

The mystery of how and why bulimia nervosa occurs has yet to be unraveled. Although it can develop at any age, it most often occurs during the late teen years and affects roughly 8 out of 100 women at some time during their lives, making it far more prominent among women than men.

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08.01.2009 22:20:58 - Healthnews.com - More Natural Health

ALERT: Salmonella Outbreak Spreads Across 42 States

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to search for the source of a Salmonella outbreak, which began in September and has affected 388 people across 42 states sick, sending about 70 to the hospital.

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08.01.2009 22:20:58 - Healthnews.com - More Natural Health

Could Brain-Stimulation Surgery Be the New Protocol for Parkinson's Patients?

Brain-stimulation surgery has proven to have very positive results for many Parkinson’s patients, but the possibility of serious side effects often prevents many from utilizing this treatment option.

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08.01.2009 22:20:58 - Healthnews.com - More Natural Health

LaCie showcases hella-expensive display

$4,240 gets you 30 inches

Macworld Expo Storage and display vendor LaCie showcased its recently released 730 LCD Monitor at this week's Macworld Expo, a jaw-droppingly gorgeous 30-inch display with an equally jaw-dropping price of $4,239.99 (about £2,785).…

08.01.2009 22:06:50 - The Register

Lenovo dual-display laptop shows its stripes

17in screen not big enough? Just slide out and extra one

CES on Video  …

08.01.2009 21:52:56 - The Register