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Patient-derived stem cells could improve drug research for Parkinson's National Institutes of Health Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:46 AM PDT Researchers have taken a step toward personalized medicine for Parkinson's disease, by investigating signs of the disease in patient-derived cells and testing how the cells respond to drug treatments. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health. YPSILANTI: Eastern Michigan University, police officers agree on 4-year contract Ypsilanti Courier Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:44 AM PDT Eastern Michigan University and its chapter of the Police Officers Association of Michigan have reached agreement on a four-year contract that includes planned salary increases and new health care options, according to a release. YPSILANTI: Washtenaw County Public Health offers space to cool off Ypsilanti Courier Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:44 AM PDT Washtenaw County Public Health is among the local response partners monitoring the heat. The local Heatwave Response Plan is not activated at this time. As a precaution, residents are welcome to cool off at the County Human Services building or area public libraries during business hours today. The County Human Services building is located at 555 Towner in Ypsilanti. Drinking water will be ... Romney's fatal flaw on health ruling MSNBC Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:44 AM PDT First Read: Two days after Romney senior adviser Eric Fehrnstrom referred to the federal health care mandate as an "unconstitutional penalty" Mitt Romney reversed course and called it a tax. UN food standards body agree on new regulations to protect health of consumers across the world News-Medical-Net Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:44 AM PDT The UN food standards body has agreed on new regulations - including the maximum level of melamine in liquid milk formula for babies - to protect the health of consumers across the world. Other measures adopted include new food safety standards on seafood, melons, dried figs and food labelling. Cell phones may damage sperm, health advocacy group says Fox News Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:44 AM PDT Men who carry their cell phone or Blackberry on their belt loop or in their pocket may be posing a risk to the health of their sperm and their fertility, according to a health advocacy group Shifting position, Romney now calls health care reform a 'tax' Minnesota Public Radio Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:43 AM PDT Romney's comments amounted to a shift in position. Earlier in the week, senior adviser Eric Fehrnstrom said Romney viewed the mandate as a penalty, a fee or a fine - not a tax. Glenn’s Strategies for Well-Being: Water, Alcohol, and Hot Weather EURweb Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:41 AM PDT *Periods of extremely hot weather (like the heat waves currently blanketing the country) can cause serious health problems for everyone. Now that we are entering summer, and attending events in hot weather, there are some points that everyone should be aware of when out in hot, humid weather. Most of us are accustomed to being [...] China pledges financial aid to Cuba's Castro AFP News via Yahoo! Singapore News Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:40 AM PDT China on Thursday pledged financial aid to Cuba as it undertakes historic economic reforms, promising visiting President Raul Castro a new credit line as well as help in health care and technology. Health officials want Medicaid input Riverton Radio Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:39 AM PDT Several public meetings have been set across the state to address Medicaid. It’s the joint federal and state government program that pays for medical care for some low-income and medically needy individuals and families.

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