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Drinking Red Wine May Prevent Cavities
Source: Discovery.com

A toothbrush may not be handy at the holiday dinner table, but new research suggests moderate consumption of red wine helps to rinse teeth clean of bacteria during and after meals.

FDA To Look Into Safety of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages
Source: bevnet.com

The Food and Drug Administration today notified nearly 30 manufacturers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages that it intends to look into the safety and legality of their products.

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Why Voice Problems Shouldn't be Ignored
Source: Yahoo! Health

Hoarseness can have many different causes, including the perfectly benign cold, allergy, or gastroesophageal reflux.

VA chief to Jay: Doctors to monitor W.Va. Guardsme ... - News - The Charleston Gazette - West Virginia News and Sports
Source: THe Charleston Gazette

Members of the West Virginia National Guard who were exposed to a highly toxic chemical in Iraq in 2003 will receive special medical monitoring, the secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs pledged Thursday.

The National Roster: United Health | Insurance Company Rules
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Understand how private insurance works and how to fight back.

U.S. healthcare town halls: Anger, fear and lunacy
Source: Reuters

The sound and fury at U.S. "town hall" meetings on healthcare reform have revealed as much about conservative fears of President Barack Obama as about health issues -- and in the end might have little significance in the broader debate.

Fear, but Few Facts, on Hybrid EMF Risk
Source: The New York Times

There is a legitimate scientific reason for raising the issue.

John Stossel Says Steroid Use Is Nobody's Business But The Person Taking Them
Source: RealClearPolitics

Years ago, when a pro wrestler beat me up, I was told that steroids drove him to do it. Steroids were blamed for wrestler Chris Benoit killing himself and his family, and teenage baseball star Taylor Hooton's suicide.

Casey Anthony's Attorney Jose Baez Hospitalized
Source: WFTV.com

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Eyewitness News has learned Casey Anthony's lead attorney was hospitalized this weekend for stomach problems. A spokesperson with Jose Baez's team confirmed to Eyewitness News he checked himself into the hospital to have some tests run.

Video Report: Woman Claims Mouse Found In Chinese Food
Source: ClickOrlando.com

A customer claims a mouse was the main ingredient in her dish at a Chinese buffet in El Paso, Texas. Warning: the video is very graphic.

Apple CEO Jobs to take leave of absence for health issues
Source: CNN

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs said Wednesday he will take a leave of absence from the computer and music player maker because of health issues.

Nigerian bikers wear fruit shells to avoid helmet law
Source: Reuters

KANO, Nigeria (Reuters) - Police in Nigeria have arrested scores of motorcycle taxi riders with dried fruit shells, paint pots or pieces of rubber tyre tied to their heads with string to avoid a new law requiring them to wear helmets.

Store Owner Turns to YouTube to Stop Public Urination
Source: FOXNews.com

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A store owner in Anchorage has had enough of bar patrons relieving themselves on his property. Richard Zeigler has a shop on Fourth Avenue in the city's downtown, and it is next to the Avenue Bar, a recently updated hotspot for young adults.

Michael Jackson camp denies health problems
Source: Reuters

"Concerning this author's allegations, we would hope in the future that legitimate media will not continue to be exploited by such an obvious attempt to promote this unauthorized 'biography,'" said the statement attributed to Tohme.

Michael Jackson 'close to death'
Source: express.co.uk

Excerpt: Michael Jackson is suffering from a rare lung condition and needs to undergo an emergency transplant operation, according to a writer who is penning a new biography on the singer.

Special Needs Children Forced into Cell-like School Seclusion Rooms
Source: CNN

A few weeks before 13-year-old Jonathan King killed himself, he told his parents that his teachers had put him in "time-out." "We thought that meant go sit in the corner and be quiet for a few minutes," Tina King said, tears washing her face as she remembered the child she  …

Tagged as 'Non-Lethal, Tasers Killed at least 400 since 2001
Source: Raw Story

Tasers, once upon a time, were coined as 'Non Lethal' but after an almost law suit, Taser International began billing the Taser [tm] as 'Less than Lethal.' Unfortunately, this is still not accurate. It's not accurate for the people who have died as a result of taserings.

I wonder how this would go over as a gift to my niece?
Source: deadissue.com

Planned Parenthood is offering a unique option this winter.

Elizabeth Edwards Issues a Challenge to McCain on Health Care | The Trail | washingtonpost.com
Source: The Washington Post

Since her husband suspended his run for the Democratic nomination three months ago, Elizabeth Edwards has remained largely out of the public sphere.

List of the Best articles about the Mediterranean diet

Here a list of resources and articles about the Health effects of the Mediterranean diet and what are the reasons to choose this dietary pattern.

Meteorite causes a stir in Peru: Officials say physical maladies attributed to it were imagined.
Source: The L.A. Times

CARANCAS, PERU -- -- When she heard the explosion, Isabel Junquilla said, she was sure that war had broken out.

Doctor Links a Man's Illness to a Microwave Popcorn Habit - New York Times
Source: The New York Times

A fondness for microwave buttered popcorn may have led a 53-year-old Colorado man to develop a serious lung condition that until now has been found only in people working in popcorn plants.

Yes, They Deep-Fry Oreos, Snickers, and Reeses Cups, but Not in Trans Fats
Source: The New York Times

The deep-fried Combo Plate may be a little more healthful this year at the Great Indiana State Fair.

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