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Many younger parents weigh online doctor reviews Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 11:04 AM PST Most parents still rely on word-of-mouth recommendations when choosing their child's doctor, according to the latest University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital national poll on children's health. Improved Flu Vaccine Needed for Elderly as Benefit Drops Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 11:03 AM PST A more effective flu vaccine is needed for the elderly because of their diminished ability to fight off the illness and increased risk of dying from the infection, U.S. health authorities said. £9m Wednesbury health centre is given go-ahead Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 11:02 AM PST The long-awaited scheme in High Bullen will provide new facilities for users of two GP surgeries, Malling Health and The Spires Health Centre â€" which will be incorporated into a new building. Alberta's queue-jumping inquiry to continue Monday Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 11:01 AM PST Testimony from the doctor accused of booking his own patients ahead of others on long waiting lists will continue at Alberta's health care queue-jumping inquiry next Monday. Negros to have P3B annual share from sin taxes Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 10:59 AM PST THIRD District Representative Albee Benitez Negros Occidental will have a big share of P3 billion every year from the government's collection of sin taxes. Benitez said that the LGU's share from sin taxes will be given in form of health programs and services. Ex-NY Gov. Paterson to teach at medical school Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 10:59 AM PST NEW YORK (AP) - Former New York governor David Paterson has a new post: teaching medical students about health care policy. Touro College says Paterson is joining the faculty at its College of Osteopathic Medicine. Tips to keep your heart going pitter-pat Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 10:58 AM PST Nearly a million Americans will have heart attacks this year and nearly half of those are repeat attacks. With February being Heart Health month, here's some tips to get you headed down the right path. Douglas selectmen pare down health insurance options Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 10:58 AM PST DOUGLAS - Selectmen are moving forward with a change in employee health insurance plans that could save the town $735,000 a year. Unilens Vision Announces National Roll-Out of Disposable C-Vue(R) HydraVUE(TM) Multifocal Silicone Hydrogel Contact ... Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 10:58 AM PST Combination of World-Class Patented C-Vue Multifocal Technology and Silicone Hydrogel Material Supports Eye Health and Provides for Excellent Visual Outcomes for Presbyopia ADDING MULTIMEDIA AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation Announces Grants to Three Appalachian Region Organizations Thu, 21 Feb, 2013 10:58 AM PST WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation’s Connections for Cardiovascular Health program today announced grants to three nonprofit organizations in the Appalachian Region.

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