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Heat takes toll on health St. Joseph News-Press Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:37 PM PDT The excessive heat wave ended Wednesday night, which could give residents and their health a much-needed break. Drastic, not gradual, hike in cigarette prices can help curb smoking: CAP Malaysia Chronicle Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:36 PM PDT The government has been told to be more serious in the campaign against smoking by following the recommendation of the World Health Organization to impose heavy price and tax measures on cigarettes. NYC’S SODA BAN: PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED Balitang America Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:36 PM PDT Associated Press July 24, 2012 Whether they think the mayor is combating obesity or infringing on their rights, New Yorkers are scheduled to have their say on a proposed ban on large sugary drinks served at restaurants, movie theaters and other eateries. The proposal requires only the approval of the Board of Health â€" appointed [...] Conn. mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus FOX 5 New York Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:31 PM PDT The state health department says mosquitoes testing positive for the West Nile virus have been found in 13 Connecticut towns. Summer Recess Looming, Questions and Debate Remain over Tax Cuts and Health Care The Online NewsHour Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:25 PM PDT Watch Video | Listen to the Audio GWEN IFILL: Two contentious debates are playing out in Washington this summer, as the Senate voted today on competing Democratic and Republican tax cut proposals, and the Congressional Budget Office delivered a new estimate on how Supreme Court action could affect the cost of the new health care plan. For more on each of these stories, I'm joined by Todd ... Return to publication Pleasanton Express Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:23 PM PDT PleasantonExpress 20tfn Full-time position at Performance Plus Auto Repair Mechanic No Tools Needed. Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay, Sick Pay Health Insurance Paid. Doctors call for investment in real cycling facilities Fuseworks via Yahoo! New Zealand Sport Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:17 PM PDT The New Zealand Climate and Health Council is calling on Councils to create real cycling facilities on key commuter routes. Yesterday's coroner's inquest into the tragic death of British nurse Jane Bishop on Tamaki Drive highlighted the dangerous infrastructure widespread in our cities. Whether or not the crash investigators decide that the road layout at the site of Jane Bishop's death ... Colo. shooting victims need help with medical bills Detroit News Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:12 PM PDT Denver— Some of the victims fighting for their lives after being wounded in the movie-theater shooting rampage may face another challenge when they get out of the hospital: enormous medical bills without the benefit of health insurance. Diagnosis Promising For mHealth ReadWriteWeb Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:10 PM PDT mHealth is an emerging trend in technology. It stands for 'mobile healthcare' and means utilizing smartphones and medical mobile devices to help diagnose and monitor health conditions. According to a new research paper from the Economist Intelligence Unit (commissioned by PwC), the adoption of mHealth will be slow in the healthcare industry. That's due to complexities and technology ... Health Dept raises red flags on hand, foot and mouth disease, cholera and tuberculosis BruDirect.com Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:10 PM PDT Kuching: There has been a significant surge in hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD), cholera and tuberculosis cases throughout the state in recent months, and the public is strongly advised to be vigilant and to take preventive measures.

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