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Wednesday 26 December 2007
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Uninsured Who Then Get Medicare Coverage Have Improved Health
Written by Christian Nordqvist
People who were previously uninsured and then got Medicare coverage enjoyed better health, particularly people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, says an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), December 26th issue...
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People Who Suffer From Transient Neurological Attacks May Have A Higher Risk For Stroke
Written by Christian Nordqvist
If you suffer from temporary amnesia or confusion - transient neurological attacks (TNAs) - you may have a higher risk of developing a stroke, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical...
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Hispanic Women Have Highest Breast Cancer Risk
Written by Christian Nordqvist
Hispanic women in the USA have the highest risk of developing breast cancer while Asian American women have the lowest. A study of many US racial and ethnic groups found that Hispanic 3...
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