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AP - Signaling a fading chance for compromise, a leading Republican negotiator on health care legislation on Saturday criticized Democratic legislative proposals as budget-busters that would reroute Medicare spending and restrict medical choices.

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Aug. 27 (HealthDay News) — Although there is no cure
for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), starting treatment early
may slow progression of the illness and add years to the lives of
sufferers, new research finds.

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) — When you’re searching for a
friend in a crowd, it appears that your “mind’s eye” acts like a spotlight
to scan the scene in front of you until you find the right person.

AP - Signaling a fading chance for compromise, a leading Republican negotiator on health care legislation on Saturday criticized Democratic legislative proposals as budget-busters that would reroute Medicare spending and restrict medical choices.

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — An ulcer is a breakdown in the lining of
the stomach or the first part of the small intestine. A certain type of
bacterial infection is the most frequent cause, but lifestyle factors may
also raise your risk.

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Aug. 27 (HealthDay News) — Although there is no cure
for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), starting treatment early
may slow progression of the illness and add years to the lives of
sufferers, new research finds.

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) — When you’re searching for a
friend in a crowd, it appears that your “mind’s eye” acts like a spotlight
to scan the scene in front of you until you find the right person.

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — For various reasons, your doctor may
recommend bed rest during pregnancy.

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — An ulcer is a breakdown in the lining of
the stomach or the first part of the small intestine. A certain type of
bacterial infection is the most frequent cause, but lifestyle factors may
also raise your risk.

HealthDay - FRIDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) — Olympic gold medal figure skater
Kristi Yamaguchi is teaming up with U.S. health experts to deliver a
simple and important message as flu season approaches: With all the hype
around the H1N1 swine flu, don’t forget to get a shot against the seasonal
flu.