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China Announces As Many As Eight Infected With Mutated H1N1

Following closely an announcement from Norway that they had discovered a mutated version of the H1N1 swine flu virus, China has made a similar announcement. While Norway's encompassed three cases of the H1N1 swine flu, China's announcement regards eight cases. Reportedly, both antiviral drugs and the H1N1 swine flu vaccines work on the newly dicovered mutations, both in China and Norway.

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Double Dose of H1N1 Vaccine Given to 11 Children in Error

Eleven children in Ontario, Canada were given a double dose of the H1N1 vaccine in what appears to be an error. This isn't the first issue with the rollout of the H1N1 vaccine in Ontario, but it certainly very concerning, especially to parents.

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First Lady Plants Seeds On Sesame Street Video

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On Tuesday November 10th, Sesame Street will celebrate being on TV for 40 years. As part of Sesame Street's 40th anniversary, First Lady Michelle Obama will make an appearance on the favorite children educational program.

In this video clip, the First Lady shows how to plants seeds to grow healthy foods. Mrs. Obama share how eating healthy helps kids grow up big and strong.

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Maclaren Stroller Recall List

There is a product recall for Maclaren strollers due to a safety issue with the hinges. The Maclaren stroller recall involves 1 million umbrella strollers sold in the US.

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House passes health care bill on close vote

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In a victory for President Obama, the U.S. House has narrowly passed landmark health care legislation to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the health insurance industry. The vote was 220-215.

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House Approves Democratic Health Insurance Reform Bill

The House of Representatives, spurred on by a call by President Barack Obama to "answer the call of history," did so late Saturday night, passing a bill to expand health insurance coverage to millions who lack it. The vote, however, was a narrow victory, 220 - 215.

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Vote on healthcare reform bill draws near

Democratic leaders in the House continue to count votes one by one as debate proceeds on the sweeping healthcare reform bill. A vote could come as soon as 10 p.m. tonight, and it's anticipated that the vote on the bill will be close.

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Pets Need to be Monitored for H1N1 Flu

The World Health Organization (WHO)announced that some household pets have become infected with the H1N1 flu. Although it does not seem to be spreading quickly among animals, the H1N1 flu is affecting many household pets as well as pigs and turkeys.

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Doctors Not Happy With Coke's New Deal

A new deal between Coca-Cola and the American Academy of Family Physicians has many people upset. Included in those that are upset over the Coke deal are some of the family doctors that are members of AAFP.

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Obesity Causes 100,000 U.S. Cancer Cases

Obesity causes more than 100,000 cases of cancer in the United States each year according to a report from the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance, creating a greater financial strain on health insurance companies and American families.

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NFL Cheerleader Desiree Jennings Recovering from Flu Shot Reaction

In October it was reported that Washington Redskins Cheerleader Desiree Jennings suffered from a neurological condition, dystonia, brought on by the seasonal flu shot. Jennings had difficulty speaking, walking, and experienced frequent seizures. Jennings is now recovering despite previous reports that indicated she would not.

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Daily Aspirin Dose Riskier Than Thought

Daily ingestion of low dose aspirin has been thought to be beneficial for a long time. The question now, as asked by a U.K. report published in Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, is if the risks outweigh the benefits.

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Sources State AARP To Back House Health Reform Bill

The American Association of Retired People has a lot at stake with a potential health insurance reform bill. Until now, the organization for aging Americans has stayed on the sidelines, but now reports are the AARP has decided to back the House version of the health insurance reform bill, a coup for Democrats.

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