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Updated: 04 Dec 06:41
UnitedHealth Insures Against Becoming Uninsured
03 Dec 22:52
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United Healthcare is allowing clients to pay a premium to guarantee their right to buy health insurance in the future. The new product, which is called "continuity," is aimed at policyholders who might lose coverage if they leave their jobs.
Clinic To Disclose Doctors' Industry Ties
03 Dec 21:49
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The Cleveland Clinic is making it easier for the public to find out if its doctors get money from pharmaceutical companies and medical device makers. The move could help patients evaluate whether the doctors are acting in their best interests.
Report: Terrorists Could Use WMD By 2013
03 Dec 19:29
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It is "more likely than not" that a weapon of mass destruction will be used in a terrorist attack by the end of 2013, according to a report issued by a congressional commission. The report said the use of a biological weapon that could include something like the deadly anthrax bacteria is most likely.
Report: Toxins Found In One-Third Of Toys Tested
03 Dec 05:01
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One in three toys tested by a Michigan nonprofit group contained medium or high levels of toxic chemicals, according a report released Wednesday. And U.S.-made children's toys didn't necessarily contain fewer toxins than their imported counterparts.
Teens, Sex And TV: A Risky Mix?
02 Dec 20:00
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A recent study suggests that teens who see a lot of sex on TV are more likely to become pregnant or get a partner pregnant. NPR's Kim Masters investigates Gossip Girl, a show notorious for steamy high-school sex scenes.
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