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Joint Statistical Meetings Will Bring Thousands to San Diego for the World’s Largest Annual Gathering of Statisticians PRWeb Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:06 AM PDT It's the era of Big Data, and 6,000 statisticians at the Joint Statistical Meetings in San Diego will discuss how the profession of statistics will meet the challenges of Big Data and its impact on health care, elections, climate, sports, & more. JSM will be at the San Diego Convention Center July 28--August 2. (PRWeb July 17, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/7 ... Local Experts Shed Light on Health Care Act WZZM 13 Grand Rapids Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:04 AM PDT Local health care experts will answer questions about The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), including what it means for the state of Michigan and its residents. GRAY MATTERS: 'We are ready to thrive' Eureka Times-Standard Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:03 AM PDT Attendance at Humboldt County's two adult day health care programs is down 10 percent in a year, but they are faring far better than many of their peers nine months after a legal settlement that ended the governor's plan to eliminate adult day Alicia Keys, Obama allies rally for women in Philadelphia Philly.com Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:03 AM PDT Singer Alicia Keys, headlining a rally for women voters on President Obama's behalf Monday evening, touted his push for health-care reform, education funding and equal pay.Speaking to a standing-room-only crowd of hundreds, Keys cited the first law Obama signed as president in 2009, the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which gives women more options to combat salaries set by gender. And she cast as ... N.J. health department investigating Hunterdon County pair accused of performing dangerous tests on the disabled NJ.com Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:02 AM PDT The Department of Health’s probe was in addition to investigations under way by the Department of Human Services and the Division of Criminal Justice Words of Encouragement: Lose belly fat, boost sexual vitality Denver Post Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:01 AM PDT Being overweight is a serious concern for the average guy for a host of health related reasons. Health law continues to be challenge for Romney campaign News-Medical-Net Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:01 AM PDT GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney continues to confront issues about the similarities between the health reform he signed while Massachusetts governor and the 2010 federal health law. Meanwhile, The Associated Press reports about some of Romney's potential running mates and key issues in the campaign. Health and fitness main messages at Indiana Black Expo Children's Day The Indianapolis Star Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT Sometimes kids give the best reasons to stay fit. Take James Thompson, 9, Indianapolis, who danced to "Getting' Jiggy Wit It" at the Indiana Black Expo on Monday. Asked why exercise is important, he offered a simple answer. Public Forum Prepares People for Changes in Health Care WZZM 13 Grand Rapids Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) -- Local health care experts will answer questions tonight about The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), including what it means for the state of Michigan and its residents. South Africa recalls 500,000 HIV test kits Channel NewsAsia Tue, 17 Jul 2012 03:00 AM PDT JOHANNESBURG: South Africa is recalling 500,000 HIV test kits it ordered from a South Korean company despite a World Health Organisation (WHO) warning over inconclusive results, the health ministry said on Tuesday.

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