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Indonesian boy dies of bird flu, becoming country's seventh fatality this year Brandon Sun Wed, 02 May 2012 07:05 AM PDT JAKARTA, Indonesia - A 2-year-old boy has died of bird flu in western Indonesia, becoming the country's seventh fatality from the disease this year. The Health Ministry says the boy died last week in Riau province. Arizona's new KidsCare to help thousands The Arizona Republic Wed, 02 May 2012 07:04 AM PDT A new, smaller version of Arizona's children's health insurance program opened Tuesday and eventually will cover nearly 22,000 low-income kids. Missouri lawmakers to begin negotiations on final budget plan Columbia Missourian Wed, 02 May 2012 07:03 AM PDT JEFERSON CITY â€" Missouri lawmakers are preparing to start negotiations on a final version of the state budget for the next fiscal year. Among the most pressing decisions facing House and Senate negotiators was whether to cut funding for a health care program for blind residents. The House of Representatives previously approved a significant cut while the Senate voted to continue full funding ... 15 to 17 CHC admin staff to be terminated Saipan Tribune Wed, 02 May 2012 07:02 AM PDT Fifteen to 17 administrative staff at the Commonwealth Health Center are expected to be laid off as part of a reduction-in-force to help sustain the cash-strapped Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. Health chief gets earful The Advocate Wed, 02 May 2012 07:01 AM PDT TASMANIA'S chief health bureaucrat has heard some "frank" feedback from local clinicians on the impact of health budget cuts on North-West patients, ahead of the state budget to be handed down this month. Number of people in QC tested positive for HIV soars to 57 The Daily Tribune Wed, 02 May 2012 06:59 AM PDT The local health department in Quezon City has observed an increase in the number of people who have been tested positive for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Women who spend long hours sitting are at increased risk for diabetes News-Medical-Net Wed, 02 May 2012 06:58 AM PDT A new study finds women who spend four to seven hours a day sitting are more likely to show early signs of type 2 diabetes, but researchers have found no such link in men. During National Women's Health Week and beyond, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages all women to take steps to increase physical activity and decrease their risk of developing diabetes. Gardening has health benefits Valley City Times Record Wed, 02 May 2012 06:52 AM PDT As I walked around our backyard, I noticed that our rose bushes and various perennial plants are becoming green and lush. The tulip and daffodil bulbs have sprouted, dotting our landscape with flowers in shades of red and yellow. Senior Citizens and Boomers Adopt New Technologies with SeniorsGuideOnline.com PRWeb Wed, 02 May 2012 06:49 AM PDT The retirement resource website for seniors and their families for housing and home health care adopts new technology. (PRWeb May 02, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9458802.htm A wealth of health at Trinity High School ic Lanarkshire Wed, 02 May 2012 06:49 AM PDT TRINITY High School pupils recently learned all about the importance of good health - and how to keep themselves in top shape. Pupils in S3 took part in a health day, which was designed to give them a chance to learn about how to keep their bodies and minds in good shape.

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