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    Quinnipiac pulls rank  Nov 22, 2009
    Women s soccer Johns Hopkins 1, Middlebury 0 - Erica Suter scored just 1:24 into the game and the Blue Jays ousted the Panthers in an NCAA Division 3 Sweet 16 game in Baltimore. Lauryn Torch finished with eight saves for Middlebury (14-4-2). (Boston Globe)

    Healthy habits for men  Nov 22, 2009
    Women, on the other hand, can usually tell a story until their lips bleed. With more stress in the world than ever, its no wonder your body may not be feeling up to par. (India Times, India)

    A bad month in Afghanistan rippled across the US  Nov 22, 2009
    Before the war in Iraq, Sagal told his congregation it would be unforgivable if the nation proceeded as normal while men and women were fighting - and dying - overseas ... " If one of war's tragedies is lost potential, no one personifies that more than Benjamin Sklaver. Sklaver, killed Oct. 2 by a suicide bomber, founded the ClearWater Initiative after returning from service in 2007 in northern Uganda. As part of a civil affairs unit there, he helped bring clean water to embattled villages,... (Concord Monitor)

    Things turn out brighter for BC  Nov 22, 2009
    Women LSU 72, Houston 54 - After a lackluster first half, the No. 7 Tigers (3-0) took control in Baton Rouge, La. behind 17 points from Adrienne Webb and 16 by Allison Hightower. (Boston Globe)

    The Young Pro  Nov 21, 2009
    Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    About Pap Smears  Nov 21, 2009
    More than 10,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year, and 3,700 women will die from the disease ... The ACS recommends Pap smears for women who are sexually active or 21 years or older ... To ensure a Pap smear's accuracy, women should schedule the exam two weeks after the first day of their period, avoid using vaginal creams, medications and contraception for 72 hours, and abstain from intercourse for 24 hours. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Let women keep their abortion coverage  Nov 21, 2009
    That s certainly true of the decades-long battle for reproductive rights, another chapter in women s never-ending struggle to achieve full personhood. Because the U.S. Supreme Court granted women the right to control their own reproduction in a 1973 ruling, Roe v Wade, forty-something Americans have no first-hand knowledge of back alley abortions ... Its likely they haven t even heard second-hand stories of women who died from infections caused by coat-hanger terminations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    More of this story  Nov 21, 2009
    While there is ample supply of both injectable and nasal swine flu (H1N1) vaccines in Hawai i, they are still only available to the high-priority groups: pregnant women; people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age; healthcare and emergency medical services personnel; children and young adults 6 months through 24 years of age; and people 25 through 64 years of age who have medical conditions for example, diabetes or heart trouble that place them at high risk for... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Here are questions that deserve some answers  Nov 21, 2009
    to Pril wrote on Nov 19, 2009 9:23 AM:" 12% seniors over 64, 23% pregnant women and children under 20, 65% people between 20 and 64. As for bush wanting 18 to 35 years olds dead... if I remember correctly, we were attacked by Muslim terrorists that killed over 3000 innocent Americans. Did you want that to go unanswered? Everyone agrees that the health care industry is unethical bordering on criminal but the solution is not a bureaucratic government health care system which will do far worse. The... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Public swine flu clinic scheduled for today  Nov 21, 2009
    The clinic today is open to children and young adults ages 6 months to 24 years, pregnant women, those who are in contact with babies under 6 months old, health care workers, and people aged 25 to 64 with underlying health conditions that put them at greater risk if they catch the swine flu. The health conditions covered include asthma, lung disease, heart disease, neurological and neuro-developmental conditions, diseases or medicines that weaken the immune system, and a variety of other... (Anchorage Daily News)

    O'Neill Inks 8 Golden Bears for Cal Women's Crew  Nov 21, 2009
    Class includes three Northern Californians and O'Neill's first Australian recruit. Dave O'Neill hopes the newly signed class brings more success to the Cal program. (Calbears.com)

    Stanford-Cal rivalry aside, coaches agree on goal for poor kids  Nov 21, 2009
    is the head women's basketball coach for the California Golden Bears. TARA VANDERVEER is head coach women's basketball at Stanford University. (Calbears.com)

    'Factor' Debut  Nov 21, 2009
    O'REILLY: Now that was a signature moment there, and it hurt Gibson because a lot of women said that's not fair. Katie Couric's a different story. (Fox News)

    High-Carb or Low-Carb? Both Keep the Weight Off  Nov 21, 2009
    To investigate, Delbridge and her team assigned 141 men and women who'd completed the weight-loss phase of the diet to a year on a diet in which 30 percent of their calories came from protein, or one consisting of 15 percent protein. Both groups also were instructed to keep their fat intake below 30 percent of total calories, and to focus on reducing saturated fat. (Newsmax)

    Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens  Nov 21, 2009
    Women Lost Slightly More, Had No Ill Effects From Very Low-Carb Diet ... A year-long, head-to-head study of four widely used diets found that overweight women who followed the very low-carbohydrate Atkins diet had no adverse health effects and lost slightly more weight than women on the other three ... Women who followed the Atkins plan had a significant drop in triglycerides, one of the unhealthful blood fats linked to a higher risk of heart disease. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)

    Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating'  Nov 21, 2009
    It says that some individual dishes can exceed 2,000 calories, more than the recommended daily intake for women ... She said studies show that women who eat out more than five times a week eat an average of 300 more calories per day than women who eat out less often. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)

    Latest health news »  Nov 21, 2009
    New guidelines by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually to catch slow-growing cervical cancer. A wavering moderate Democrat said Friday he'd stand with Senate Democratic leaders on a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill amid indications other moderates would fall in line. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Bring the Flavor of New Mexico to Your Thanksgiving Table  Nov 21, 2009
    Women from the 19 pueblos in New Mexico take turns preparing bread in two outdoor horno ovens at the center. At the center's Pueblo Harvest Caf, you can taste authentic American Indian cooking. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Lexington at Large: Unsung heroes in their own right  Nov 21, 2009
    On Veterans Day we honor men and women for their military service and sacrifice. At Thanksgiving we are grateful for our good fortune the freedom from want and for the ties of kinship and community. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)

    First U.S. Uterus Transplant Planned  Nov 21, 2009
    A team based in Manhattan has begun screening women left barren by cancer, injuries or other problems who want a chance to bear their own children. "The desire to have a child is a tremendous driving force for many women," said Giuseppe Del Priore of the New York Downtown Hospital, who is leading the team ... "We think we could help many women fulfill this very basic desire.". (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)

    Sacred Heart Pioneers Take on Harvard Crimson Saturday Afternoon  Nov 21, 2009
    Delaney-Smith, the winningest Ivy League women s basketball coach of all-time, owns a record of 421-298, with a 247-109 record in Ivy League play ... The Sacred Heart women s basketball team turned in tough defensive effort holding Villanova to 34 ... Sacred Heart head women s basketball coach announced that Ericka Norman (Chino Hills, CA / Chino Hills H.S.), Enjoli Bland (Queen Creek, AZ / Basha H.S.) and Elise Lorenz (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA / Santa Margarita Catholic H.S.) have signed... (Sacredheartpioneers.com)

    South Africa: Xenophobic Attacks Draw Condemnation From UN Agency  Nov 21, 2009
    This is a challenge to every men, women and child, we will get there and those in Diaspora will. Author: topara2006 Wed Nov 18 12:36:02 2009. (allAfrica.com)

    SIRIUS XM to Broadcast 'Doctor Radio Reports: What Every Woman Needs To Know About Mammograms'  Nov 21, 2009
    NEW YORK, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SIRIUS XM Radio (Nasdaq: - ) today announced that it will broadcast Doctor Radio Reports: What Every Women Needs to Know About Mammograms, an in-depth special hosted by veteran journalist Perri Peltz ... How early should women be screened for breast cancer ... New guidelines say women don't need a mammogram until age 50. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Michael Lewis  Nov 21, 2009
    Thank you Joseph, GOD BLESS YOU. " JEANNIE wrote on Nov 18, 2009 2:26 PM:" OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY. THANK SPEC JOSEPH MICHAL LEWIS FOR HIS ULTIMATE SACRIFICE SO THAT WE MAY BE FREE. GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY. WE WILL NEVER FORGET. " Terrell vet wrote on Nov 18, 2009 4:06 PM:" As a veteran I can't help but feel sad, but, very proud of our young men and women who continue to serve you and I. It pains me to see once again one of our own come home ... We need to have a place in the park for a real... (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Lifetime Television to Air Rihanna Speaks Out: A Lifetime and 20/20 Special Featuring Footage From Diane Sawyer's Exclusive Emotional Interview With the Music Superstar  Nov 21, 2009
    "Rihanna Speaks Out ties directly into our dedication to women's advocacy - it is at the heart of our network. Her courage provides hope and inspiration for the nearly one in four women in the United States who fall victim to domestic violence." ... Lifetime Networks is a diverse, multi-media company, committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming that celebrates, entertains and supports women ... Through its award-winning public affairs initiatives, the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Mumbai Still Vulnerable 1 Year After Attack  Nov 21, 2009
    Two women were executed here, Berkowitz said. He continues up the stairs, softly singing an old Jewish melody. (CBS News -- World)

    Takes One to Know One  Nov 21, 2009
    That s right, happily married men exist and they are chock full of good information single men and women can take heed to ... married men & women alike, they know the difference in, and can spot-on a Tyrone homeboyonce upon a time they may have been one themselves ... Deep down inside, people especially women dont like someone in the positon that they are supposed to be in i.e., your ATTENTION needs to be on her. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Could you give away an adopted child?  Nov 21, 2009
    I often wonder why folks have so many children and sometimes think that there are women are just nesting types of women who do not know what to do with themselves if they are not in MOMMA mode ... There are plenty of women who get pregnant and give away their child because they can t provide for him/her ... How many times do we see/read stories about women who should clearly never have had children or who got in over their heads. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Less Frequent Pap Tests: Good for Women?  Nov 21, 2009
    Pap Smear Recommendation Changes May Be Good for Women - ABC News ... Ask Dr. Marie: Less Frequent Pap Tests May Be Good for Women ... After the , the may seem like another blow to women's health. (ABC News)

    Genetic analysis helps dissect molecular basis of cardiovascular disease  Nov 21, 2009
    Using highly precise measurements of plasma lipoprotein concentrations determined by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), researchers led by Daniel Chasman at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA, the Framingham Heart Study in Framingham, and the PROCARDIS consortium in Stockholm, Sweden and Oxford, England performed genetic association analysis across the whole genome among 17,296 women of European ancestry from the Women's Genome Health Study ... The... (EurekAlert!)

    Eunice Boedecker, left, who has served more than 20 years in the Army Reserves, along with other Calhoun County veterans, salutes the U.S. Flag during the presentation of colors at the 2009 Veterans Day program Wednesday in the Calhoun High School Auditorium. (Wave photo by Melony Overton)  Nov 21, 2009
    These men, retired servicemen and women and those active military personnel, were honored Wednesday during the Calhoun High School Veterans Day program Wednesday. CHS Anchor Club members escorted the veterans into the CHS auditorium, and were responsible for decorations and the reception. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Boom in cosmetic labial surgery  Nov 21, 2009
    A study published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology last week revealed that, over the past year, there has been an increase of about 70 per cent in the number of women having labiaplasty within the National Health Service ... She says that ''on the NHS we are noticing more and more women coming to have their labia removed ... It's the tip of the iceberg because there will be more women seeing cosmetic surgeons privately. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Europeans settle for efficiency over ego  Nov 21, 2009
    For Britain, to have the vice-president of the European Commission and the first head of the external affairs section and high representative shows Britain is at the heart of Europe ; and is leading the way in the representation of women,'' he said. Ms Ashton's appointment is another sign that low-key efficiency is prized more than a big name in a diplomatic role. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Cluster Reported In NC  Nov 21, 2009
    North Carolina health officials did not disclose details about the four patients, other than that three of them -- including the survivor -- were women and their flu illnesses occurred last month and this month. The first patient had been given Tamiflu before becoming ill with the virus, as a preventive measure. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Use common sense  Nov 21, 2009
    To the men and women that I share the title of veteran and to each and every active duty military person, I salute you and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service to our great nation. God bless each and everyone of you, and God bless America. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Viewpoint: A best friend for life  Nov 21, 2009
    The on-going Nurses Health Study has looked at the link between social ties and the survival of women after receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer. The study found that women without close relatives, friends, or living children had elevated risks of breast cancer mortality and of all-cause mortality compared with those with the most social ties. (Danvers Herald, MA)

    OMG! Locals Get Sneak Peak of NEW MOON  Nov 21, 2009
    New guidelines out Friday say most women don't need to get yearly pap tests for cervical cancer ... The new guidelines also advise women from 21 to 30 that instead of every year, they only need a pap smear every other year. (W-USA News, DC)

    Pence Issues Challenge to Preserve the Real American Revolution  Nov 21, 2009
    They think they know better than the people, but the truth is, there is a wisdom and intelligence in ordinary men and women far superior to the greatest so-called experts ... "You have a role to play; a duty to fulfill. You are to be the faithful servants of freedom in this hour. You've gathered in this nation's Capitol to take your stand for what makes this country great. A Capitol filled with memorials to America's heroes, men and women whose faces are carved in bronze, whose names adorn... (Human Events Online)

    Bulldogs Tune Up For Season With Dernell Every Open  Nov 21, 2009
    Though winners are crowned for each weapon category, for both men and women, the true focus of the tournament is to give current fencers and alums a chance to get together for a friendly day of fencing and camaraderie ... On the women s side, senior captain Rebecca Moss was equally enthusiastic about tournament, and its aid in preparing for the upcoming season ... Women's Epee Gold: Madeline Buxton, '13 Silver: Robyn Shaffer, '13 Bronze: Valerie Asher, '80. (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    The Botax? Nip/Tuck Levy To Help Health Plan  Nov 21, 2009
    But they say it will be a blow to countless American women -- of every income level. "The common misconception is that this is going to tax wealthy, suburban Republican women," said Dr. Phil Haeck of Seattle, Wash ... In addition, he said the tax would be especially hurtful in tough economic times that have prompted many newly jobless women to look for ways to make themselves more marketable to prospective employers. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings  Nov 21, 2009
    Areas of special attention in the report include influenza vaccine, cholesterol screening, colorectal cancer screening and for women, breast and cervical cancer screening. Also included are screenings for other behaviors that could hurt health such as binge drinking. (MEDLINEplus)

    Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart  Nov 21, 2009
    THURSDAY, Nov. 19 (HealthDay News) -- A Spanish study has found that long-term moderate drinking decreased the risk of heart disease by up to one-third in men and to a lesser degree in women ... The Spanish analysis used 10-year data on 15,500 men and nearly 26,000 women who were participants in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer study ... The rate of coronary heart disease for non-drinking women in the study was 56 per 100,000. (MEDLINEplus)

    Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease  Nov 21, 2009
    Researchers at the Drexel University School of Public Health in Philadelphia analyzed diet and cognitive data on 4,879 people (3,101 women and 1,778 men), age 70 and older, who took part in the U.S. Longitudinal Study of Aging. The participants were followed for an average of seven years. (MEDLINEplus)

    Doc Faces Ax for Calling Patient Fat  Nov 21, 2009
    You defend the Dr. on the 1 thing that he sid that could possibly be medically justifiable (I doubt that is the case because being pregnant causes many women to gain weight in places other than their stomachs) ... You defend the Dr. on the 1 thing that he sid that could possibly be medically justifiable (I doubt that is the case because being pregnant causes many women to gain weight in places other than their stomachs). (CBS News)

    GBS a Side Effect of H1N1 Vaccine?  Nov 21, 2009
    There is even a website devoted to this and women have posted their stories. Doctors refuse to consider the connection to the vaccinations, simply saying, "Miscarriages happen all the time." Apparently CDC, state and local health departments are not keeping any data on the miscarriages as a side effect of the vaccinations. (CBS News)

    Gripes About Swine Flu Vaccine Abound  Nov 21, 2009
    Authorities made few attempts to police the crowds to make sure priority groups -- like pregnant women, young people and those with certain health problems -- got vaccine first. There were inequities, too. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Low-Carb, High-Carb Diet Both Help Keep Weight off  Nov 21, 2009
    To investigate, Delbridge and her team assigned 141 men and women who'd completed the weight-loss phase of the diet to a year on a diet in which 30 percent of their calories came from protein, or one consisting of 15 percent protein. Both groups also were instructed to keep their fat intake below 30 percent of total calories, and to focus on reducing saturated fat. (MEDLINEplus)

    Can an Execution Help Heal Bangladesh?  Nov 21, 2009
    The case fell into legal limbo, and the feuding between the two women and their political parties grew so rancorous over the years that the military once again stepped in, throwing both Hasina and Zia temporarily into jail. This time, though, the generals relented and democratic elections were held in late 2008. (Time.com)

    Ft. Hood Attack  Nov 21, 2009
    Josh wrote on Nov 18, 2009 9:28 AM:" G.L.D., with all due respect, under fire is a little different than Monday morning quarterbacking in hope of pushing an agenda. I will agree to disagree with you however, having hundreds of people firing weapons at the same time and having them wondering who was trying to help and who was part of the plot to kill servicemen (and women) probably would have led to many more deaths. Is that person with the gun trying to help or hurt you? Answer, shoot first... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)

    Mother's Depression a Risk Factor in Childhood Asthma Symptoms, Study Suggests  Nov 21, 2009
    (May 21, 2007) Women who eat apples and fish during pregnancy may reduce the risk of their children developing asthma or allergic disease, suggests new research. The study found that the children of mothers who ate. (Science Daily)

    'Kid at heart' Biel on 'Planet 51'  Nov 21, 2009
    Biel says it's hard to find roles for women that reflect strength and character ... And it's really hard because there are so many talented women and there are not enough projects for everybody to really blossom and explore. (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Revamped Fencing Team Gears Up for 09-10 Season  Nov 21, 2009
    When these points were added to those earned by the Yale women at the NCAA Championship, the result was good enough to make Yale 10th in the nation overall. Looking forward to the entire season, captain Andrew Holbrook is optimistic and determined. (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    How Fish Is Cooked Affects Heart-Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids  Nov 21, 2009
    The group consisted of 82,243 men and 103,884 women of African-American, Caucasian, Japanese, Native Hawaiian and Latino descent ages 45 to 75 years old with no history of heart disease ... For women, the omega-3 effect was cardioprotective at each level of consumption but not consistently significant, Meng said ... Salted and dried fish was a risk factor in women. (Science Daily)

    A special dedication for this weeks travelin music  Nov 21, 2009
    Yet others hold that the term derives from the shape of Cajun women after having children (like a raccoon viewed from above). 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)

    Abbott's diet drug's risks have FDA's attention  Nov 21, 2009
    This year's Women to Watch tell how they're managing the economic downturn in their work and in. There's loads of small business advice and information floating around out there. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Romantic Gift Ideas for Men  Nov 21, 2009
    Differences between men and women aside, it's fair to assume that everyone appreciates a gift that represents thoughtfulness and a consideration of the recipient's interests, hobbies and preferences. Something purchased at the last minute from the local discount store is considered by many to be an insulting gift. (Suite101.com)

    Focus Shorts  Nov 21, 2009
    Sign in to OregonLive. Don't have an account. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)

    Lebanese diva accused of racist lyrics  Nov 20, 2009
    Haifa Wehbe, considered by many as one of the sexiest women in the Arab world, has the minority Nubian community in Egypt distraught over her latest children's album "Baby Haifa" and the community's activists have launched several lawsuits over the lyrics. The Nubians took issue with a verse in the song "Where is Daddy?" in which Wehbe croons: "Where is my teddy bear and my Nubian monkey?". (MSNBC -- International)

    Doctor On Panel Stands By Mammogram Advice  Nov 20, 2009
    Dr. Timothy Wilt, a member of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, stuck by its recommendation that most women don't need mammograms in their 40s and should get one every two years starting at 50. The American Cancer Society's long-standing position has been that women should get annual cancer-screening mammograms starting at age 40 ... She said the task force does "not set federal policy and they don't determine what services are covered by the federal government." She advised women to... (KIRO TV, WA)

    The Young Pro  Nov 20, 2009
    Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)

    Five Apex Award finalists serve SW Fla.  Nov 20, 2009
    These women both lead and serve ... The five women - chosen from among more than 30 nominees - will be cheered at a black-tie gala and ceremony Saturday at Sanibel Harbour Resort outh of Fort Myers ... TITLE: Director of Women's Imaging. (The News-Press -- Business)

    Hysteria revisited: 25 years later the world still spins  Nov 20, 2009
    Women golfers were not ''handicapped'' and mothers and housewives could remain as homemakers. The legislation gave effect to the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, which was ratified by the government ... Senator Shi 00004000 rley Walters (Liberal) informed the Senate that as a result of the UN convention on women 70 books, including the New Testament and the Old Testament, and ''other religious stories and animal books'' were removed from a Tasmanian... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Michael Lewis  Nov 20, 2009
    Thank you Joseph, GOD BLESS YOU. " JEANNIE wrote on Nov 18, 2009 2:26 PM:" OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY. THANK SPEC JOSEPH MICHAL LEWIS FOR HIS ULTIMATE SACRIFICE SO THAT WE MAY BE FREE. GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY. WE WILL NEVER FORGET. " Terrell vet wrote on Nov 18, 2009 4:06 PM:" As a veteran I can't help but feel sad, but, very proud of our young men and women who continue to serve you and I. It pains me to see once again one of our own come home ... We need to have a place in the park for a real... (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    'Broken Embraces' has a lot to embrace: Its style, its stars  Nov 20, 2009
    var's Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown ... An attractive middle-aged man, Harry/Mateo has occasional trysts with women he meets. (USA Today -- Life)

    74 comments  Nov 20, 2009
    The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) yesterday announced its recommendation that women between the age of 40 and 50 years old, whose only risk factor is age, skip that yearly mammogram ... They changed the guidelines for breast cancer screenings for women, making recommendations based only on saving money ... I ve seen far too many young women develop late-stage breast cancer because they didn t have adequate screening. (Human Events Online)

    Why the Healthcare Bill Will Include Taxpayer-Funded Abortions  Nov 20, 2009
    Abortion leaders Kate Michelman and Francis Kissling warned in a New York Times op-ed, If Democrats do not commit themselves to defeating the [Stupak] amendment, then they will face an uncompromising effort by Democratic women to defeat them, regardless of the cost to the party s precious majority. Laurie Rubiner, Vice President of policy for Planned Parenthood, said the fight over the amendment has completely galvanized the reproductive health community and the women s community. (Human Events Online)

    900-Pound Man Dies after Cut from Chair  Nov 20, 2009
    I don;t what and how often this women fed her husband but I not going to judge that. I do what to know why she didn;t go to social services more help. (CBS News)

    ‘Precious’ bluntly goes to a place rarely seen - the life of a young black girl  Nov 20, 2009
    At one point, Daniels tries old Italian war drama, sticking Precious and her mother in a black-and-white scene from Vittorio De Sica s Two Women, where Mary s abuses continue ... The women Daniels cast are exuberant, especially Xosha Roquemore who plays a showboat named JoAnn. (Boston Globe)

    Medicine ball  Nov 20, 2009
    Next summer, he plans to visit an orphanage in Zambia where children with AIDS are cared for by older women forced out of their tribal villages because they no longer are able to produce children. Until then, Murphy prays for the needy, as he does for his teammates and rivals, even Yalies. (Boston Globe)

    Sy Syms, 83; longtime retailer sold fashion at a discount  Nov 20, 2009
    Store by store, Mr. Syms built an empire based on discounted men s clothing, which later expanded into women s and children s clothing. The company went public in 1983. (Boston Globe)

    School H1N1 clinics set to begin  Nov 20, 2009
    At this time, the vaccine is available through health care providers and county health departments for pregnant women; children, adolescents and adults through 24 years of age; adults 25 through 64 years of age with medical conditions such as asthma and diabetes; close contacts of children younger than 6 months old; and health care and emergency medical services personnel. Since July there have been 32 known influenza-associated deaths in Alabama. (WSJA.com, AL)

    SDPD: Gem, Rare Coin Scam Targets Elderly  Nov 20, 2009
    At least three older women have fallen for the couple's scam, and investigators believe there are more victims, said San Diego police spokeswoman Monica Munoz. The female approaches elderly women and tells them in Spanish she needs to return to Mexico or Puerto Rico to visit sick relatives, and that she has some valuable gems or rare coins and doesn't know what to do with them, Munoz said ... The male encourages the women to buy the items for several thousand dollars, saying he has a friend who... (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Death Of 4-Month-Old Girl Linked To Swine Flu  Nov 20, 2009
    Each of the county's six public health centers and one immunization clinic have each received between 20 and 60 additional doses of injectable H1N1 vaccine, according to the HHSA. Those vaccines will be given to pregnant women. County health officials again encouraged people to stay away from work or school if they have influenza-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens  Nov 20, 2009
    Women Lost Slightly More, Had No Ill Effects From Very Low-Carb Diet ... A year-long, head-to-head study of four widely used diets found that overweight women who followed the very low-carbohydrate Atkins diet had no adverse health effects and lost slightly more weight than women on the other three ... Women who followed the Atkins plan had a significant drop in triglycerides, one of the unhealthful blood fats linked to a higher risk of heart disease. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)

    Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating'  Nov 20, 2009
    It says that some individual dishes can exceed 2,000 calories, more than the recommended daily intake for women ... She said studies show that women who eat out more than five times a week eat an average of 300 more calories per day than women who eat out less often. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)

    Daily Drink Cuts Heart Disease for Men  Nov 20, 2009
    The research unfolded over a decade among more than 41,000 men and women aged between 29 and 69, who were assessed for their health and lifestyle as part of a European probe into cancer. During the course of the study, 609 cases of heart attacks and other "coronary events" happened, 481 among men and 128 among women ... Women also benefitted from alcohol intake, but the effects were not statistically significant, possibly due to lower numbers of "coronary events" in that group. (Newsmax)

    Hush-hush tales  Nov 20, 2009
    Spotting when someone is withholding secrets comes better to women than to men, research says. They can pick up more easily what are known as "emotional connectors" in an established relationship; changes in things like tone of voice, the amount of personal touching, body language and eye contact. (BBC News -- UK)

    H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic Open to All  Nov 20, 2009
    While we continue to emphasize the importance of vaccination for the priority groups, especially children and pregnant women, we are going to begin to vaccinate the general population, said State Epidemiologist Dr. Kristy Bradley ... Besides children, 6 months to 24 years, and pregnant women, Oklahomans who should receive the H1N1 vaccine, following recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, include all health care and emergency medical services personnel, any... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    Feature: Fighting for a cause  Nov 20, 2009
    Women generally cook, collect wood and act as soldiers. Some have been known to abandon their children on state highways in order to better serve the cause, Kathihar Ras, a worker in a local orphanage, told AFP.. (iAfrica.com)

    Court order didn't stop gunman  Nov 20, 2009
    Judy Moody, the executive director of the Women s Safety & Resource Center, said the homicide risk goes up nearly 79 percent immediately after abused women leave their homes ... Men that think they need to have complete power over women are cowards ... For the women out there, lets turn a negative into a positive & learn from this unfortunate situation. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)

    Nutrigenomics Researchers Replicate Gene Interaction With Saturated Fat  Nov 20, 2009
    Men and women carrying the CC genotype demonstrated higher body mass index (BMI) scores and a higher incidence of obesity, but only if they consumed a diet high in saturated fat ... Ordovas and colleagues studied these genotypes in 3,462 men and women who participated in the Framingham Offspring Study (FOS), the Genetics of Lipid Lowering Drugs and Diet Network Study (GOLDN) and the Boston-Puerto Rican Centers on Population and Health Disparities Study (Boston- Puerto Rican Study) ... The... (Science Daily)

    Increased Obesity Hindering Success at Reducing Heart Disease Risk  Nov 20, 2009
    In a new study, researchers analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 1988-2006, representing 8,264 adult men and women, 20 to 85 years old. All had complete risk factor profiles of their blood pressure, fasting glucose, low density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad" cholesterol) and smoking status. (Science Daily)

    Rationing's First Step  Nov 20, 2009
    Health Care: A government task force has decided that women need fewer mammograms and later in life ... Just six months ago, the panel, which works under the Health and Human Services Department as a "best practices" study group, was shouting its concern about a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study showing a 1% drop in the number of women regularly undergoing such screening and prevention ... The task force was saying that women older than 40 should get a mammogram every one to two... (Investors Business Daily)

    Ft. Hood Attack  Nov 20, 2009
    Josh wrote on Nov 18, 2009 9:28 AM:" G.L.D., with all due respect, under fire is a little different than Monday morning quarterbacking in hope of pushing an agenda. I will agree to disagree with you however, having hundreds of people firing weapons at the same time and having them wondering who was trying to help and who was part of the plot to kill servicemen (and women) probably would have led to many more deaths. Is that person with the gun trying to help or hurt you? Answer, shoot first... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)

    Letter: Celebrate our veterans  Nov 20, 2009
    I have three young children and wanted them to see men and women who defend the freedom they are not even aware they have ... Regardless of ones politics, these men and women are the ones there if and when the alarm sounds to protect this land. (Needham Tab, MA)

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