Thursday, July 10, 2008

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Cosmetic surgery goes in and out of the closet

As plastic surgery has gotten more widespread and better, it has become more acceptable to cop to cosmetic procedures. But it's also become much easier to lie about them.


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Body Odd: What's stuck where!?

Body Odd: When an encounter with a plastic bottle ends with a trip to the ER. Body Odd: When an encounter with a plastic bottle ends with a trip to the ER.


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Measles outbreak hits 127 people in 15 states

The biggest U.S. outbreak of measles since 1997 has sickened 127 people in 15 states, most of whom were not vaccinated against the highly contagious viral illness, federal health officials said.

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Hospital bullies take a toll on patient safety

Nearly anyone who has worked in a hospital can recount a tale of bad behavior, from doctors having tantrums to hurling needles.  New rules will try to force hospitals to shape up their ways.

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AMA apologizes to black doctors

The American Medical Association is issuing a formal apology for discriminatory policies that excluded blacks from participating in a group long considered the voice of U.S. doctors.

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