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Monday, December 31, 2012

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or Ministroke | Who's at Risk?

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or Ministroke | Who's at Risk?
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Implementing Health Reform: The Employer Mandate – Health Affairs Blog

Implementing Health Reform: The Employer Mandate – Health Affairs Blog
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Saturday, December 29, 2012

Advancements In Stakeholder Engagement: Promising Tools And Practices – Health Affairs Blog

Advancements In Stakeholder Engagement: Promising Tools And Practices – Health Affairs Blog
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Food Fraud The Vitamin Water Deception

Food Fraud The Vitamin Water Deception
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RxISK.org

RxISK.org

finally in one place
drug reactions and side fx
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How the Pharmaceutical Industry Profits from False Claims

How the Pharmaceutical Industry Profits from False Claims
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Taking Antibiotics During Pregnancy Is a Bad Idea

Taking Antibiotics During Pregnancy Is a Bad Idea
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Coconut Oil Might Combat Tooth Decay

Coconut Oil Might Combat Tooth Decay
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Use It or Lose It: The Principles of Brain Plasticity

Use It or Lose It: The Principles of Brain Plasticity
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4 Key Strategies to Ensure Healthy Aging

4 Key Strategies to Ensure Healthy Aging
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Top 10 Packaged Foods You Shouldn't Buy

Top 10 Packaged Foods You Shouldn't Buy
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Public Opinion About Costs And Transparency: Learning From Massachusetts – Health Affairs Blog

Public Opinion About Costs And Transparency: Learning From Massachusetts – Health Affairs Blog
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The Medicare Part D Drug Rebate Proposal: Rebutting An Unpersuasive Critique – Health Affairs Blog

The Medicare Part D Drug Rebate Proposal: Rebutting An Unpersuasive Critique – Health Affairs Blog
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EEOC Settles Disability Discharge Suit  Against Scooter Store

EEOC Settles Disability Discharge Suit  Against Scooter Store
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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Vitamin K2, Vitamin D, and Calcium: A Winning Combo

Vitamin K2, Vitamin D, and Calcium: A Winning Combo
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Lasting Benefits After Certain Epilepsy Brain Surgeries | ScienceBlog.com

Lasting Benefits After Certain Epilepsy Brain Surgeries | ScienceBlog.com
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Digested formula, but not breast milk, is toxic to cells | ScienceBlog.com

Digested formula, but not breast milk, is toxic to cells | ScienceBlog.com
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DPP-4 Inhibitors: Another Disastrous Diabetes Drug

DPP-4 Inhibitors: Another Disastrous Diabetes Drug

JANUVIA which i am also taking...
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Mind-controlled hand a breakthrough for the paralysed | COSMOS magazine

Mind-controlled hand a breakthrough for the paralysed | COSMOS magazine
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Health and Wellness 3 Natural Herbs For Pain Relief

Health and Wellness 3 Natural Herbs For Pain Relief
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Expanding Medi-Cal: We’re Not Starting From Scratch « California Budget Bites

Expanding Medi-Cal: We’re Not Starting From Scratch « California Budget Bites
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Music Therapy | 9 Ways Music Can Heal | Caring.com

Music Therapy | 9 Ways Music Can Heal | Caring.com
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Narrative Matters: A Physician Fights To Prevent Medical Errors From Killing His Mother – Health Affairs Blog

Narrative Matters: A Physician Fights To Prevent Medical Errors From Killing His Mother – Health Affairs Blog
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Health Dangers of Flame Retardants

Health Dangers of Flame Retardants

retards childhood development...
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Monday, December 24, 2012

7 Early Warning Signs of a Heart Attack | Caring.com

7 Early Warning Signs of a Heart Attack | Caring.com
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Knee Replacement Pictures Slideshow: What Happens, Physical Therapy, Recovery, and More

Knee Replacement Pictures Slideshow: What Happens, Physical Therapy, Recovery, and More
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How Vacuuming, Using a Sponge, and Other Daily Habits Can Make You Sick

How Vacuuming, Using a Sponge, and Other Daily Habits Can Make You Sick
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Hearing Loss Signs | 6 Early Warning Signs of Hearing Loss | Caring.com

Hearing Loss Signs | 6 Early Warning Signs of Hearing Loss | Caring.com
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Learn the Symptoms of a Heart Attack in Women

Learn the Symptoms of a Heart Attack in Women
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Anger and Hostility-Topic Overview

Anger and Hostility-Topic Overview
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Anger and Hostility-Topic Overview

Anger and Hostility-Topic Overview
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Asperger's and Violence: Experts Weigh In

Asperger's and Violence: Experts Weigh In
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Diabetic Diet Plan: 10 Myths About Protein, Carbs, Sugar, and More

Diabetic Diet Plan: 10 Myths About Protein, Carbs, Sugar, and More
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10 Ways to De-Stress & Revitalize

10 Ways to De-Stress & Revitalize
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Holiday and Christmas Tree Fire Safety

Holiday and Christmas Tree Fire Safety
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Cold and Flu Season Survival Tips Slideshow

Cold and Flu Season Survival Tips Slideshow
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Nasal Allergy Relief Products Slideshow: Air Purifiers, Bedding, and More

Nasal Allergy Relief Products Slideshow: Air Purifiers, Bedding, and More
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Slideshow: Exercises for Knee Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain

Slideshow: Exercises for Knee Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain
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Multiple Sclerosis Pictures: MS Brain Lesions, Symptoms, Causes, Types, and Treatments

Multiple Sclerosis Pictures: MS Brain Lesions, Symptoms, Causes, Types, and Treatments
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Holiday Depression Triggers Slideshow

Holiday Depression Triggers Slideshow
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How to Eat to Protect Your Heart

How to Eat to Protect Your Heart
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Does the Affordable Health Care Act Benefit You?

Does the Affordable Health Care Act Benefit You?


no comment but worth a look
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Surprising Secrets to Longevity

Surprising Secrets to Longevity

getting wisdom
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Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program

Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work Program

free webinar jan 2013
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Are Food Allergies Causing Your Migraines?

Are Food Allergies Causing Your Migraines?
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Benefits of a High Fish Diet May Outweigh Mercury Risks

Benefits of a High Fish Diet May Outweigh Mercury Risks
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Medi-Cal patients sue state over being forced into managed care | 89.3 KPCC

Medi-Cal patients sue state over being forced into managed care | 89.3 KPCC


hmmmmmm
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Addiction Signs | 20 Secret Signs of Addiction | Caring.com

Addiction Signs | 20 Secret Signs of Addiction | Caring.com
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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Off the Charts Blog | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | The Misinformed Attack on Medicaid Provider Taxes

Off the Charts Blog | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | The Misinformed Attack on Medicaid Provider Taxes
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SSI and Children with Disabilities: Just the Facts — Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

SSI and Children with Disabilities: Just the Facts — Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
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HITECH Act: Federal Fund Distribution in California - CHCF.org

HITECH Act: Federal Fund Distribution in California - CHCF.org
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12 Most Awesome Wheelchair Costumes - Oddee.com

12 Most Awesome Wheelchair Costumes - Oddee.com

too late for Halloween
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The Administration’s Decision On Partial Medicaid Implementation: True To The Law – Health Affairs Blog

The Administration’s Decision On Partial Medicaid Implementation: True To The Law – Health Affairs Blog
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Hep C Drug Linked to Fatal Skin Reactions

Hep C Drug Linked to Fatal Skin Reactions
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Expanding Medi-Cal: Small State Cost, Big Impacts « California Budget Bites

Expanding Medi-Cal: Small State Cost, Big Impacts « California Budget Bites
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Benefits.gov - Announcing the Benefits.gov YouTube Channel!

Benefits.gov - Announcing the Benefits.gov YouTube Channel!
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Millions Of Young Americans Have Gained Health Insurance Since The ACA’s Enactment – Health Affairs Blog

Millions Of Young Americans Have Gained Health Insurance Since The ACA’s Enactment – Health Affairs Blog
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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Social Security Announces New Compassionate Allowances Conditions

Social Security Announces New Compassionate Allowances Conditions

fast track to SSDI
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Causes of Memory Loss | Non-Alzheimer's Memory Loss | Caring.com

Causes of Memory Loss | Non-Alzheimer's Memory Loss | Caring.com
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EEOC Sues Staffmark and Sony for Disability Discrimination

EEOC Sues Staffmark and Sony for Disability Discrimination

lose a leg? lose your job.
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Implementing Health Reform: No Partial Medicaid Expansion With 100 Percent Federal Match And Other Answers – Health Affairs Blog

Implementing Health Reform: No Partial Medicaid Expansion With 100 Percent Federal Match And Other Answers – Health Affairs Blog
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HUDNo.12-188

HUDNo.12-188

landlord vs. deaf tenant need for interpreter
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Depressive Symptoms | What Feels Like Depression . . . but Isn't

Depressive Symptoms | What Feels Like Depression . . . but Isn't
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Medicaid Expansion: Time For A Closer Look – Health Affairs Blog

Medicaid Expansion: Time For A Closer Look – Health Affairs Blog
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FEMA Announces 2012 Individual and Community Preparedness Award Winners | FEMA.gov

FEMA Announces 2012 Individual and Community Preparedness Award Winners | FEMA.gov
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California's Uninsured: Treading Water - CHCF.org

California's Uninsured: Treading Water - CHCF.org
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“Out Of The Blocks”: Meeting The Challenge Of Transforming Health Care – Health Affairs Blog

“Out Of The Blocks”: Meeting The Challenge Of Transforming Health Care – Health Affairs Blog
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the linearity of spoken language | Abler.

the linearity of spoken language | Abler.
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Patients with After-Hours Access To Their Providers Show Lower Emergency Room Use – Health Affairs Blog

Patients with After-Hours Access To Their Providers Show Lower Emergency Room Use – Health Affairs Blog
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Tracking ACA Implementation in California - CHCF.org

Tracking ACA Implementation in California - CHCF.org
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Accessibility Toolkit - Emergency 2.0 Wiki

Accessibility Toolkit - Emergency 2.0 Wiki
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Lauren Scruggs makes emotional video to mark year anniversary of her propeller accident | Mail Online

Lauren Scruggs makes emotional video to mark year anniversary of her propeller accident | Mail Online
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Expanding Medi-Cal: The Next Step on the Road to Health Care Reform « California Budget Bites

Expanding Medi-Cal: The Next Step on the Road to Health Care Reform « California Budget Bites
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Health Policy Brief: Reducing Waste In Health Care – Health Affairs Blog

Health Policy Brief: Reducing Waste In Health Care – Health Affairs Blog
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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Big Pharma Company Mocked Patients Who Got "Jawbone Death" from Drug: "Ma Toot Hurts So Bad" | Alternet

Big Pharma Company Mocked Patients Who Got "Jawbone Death" from Drug: "Ma Toot Hurts So Bad" | Alternet
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Study: Education Extends Longevity, Except for Black Males | Alternet

Study: Education Extends Longevity, Except for Black Males | Alternet


uh oh.....
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Artificial Sweeteners Cause Greater Weight Gain Than Sugar

Artificial Sweeteners Cause Greater Weight Gain Than Sugar
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High-Dose Zofran Pulled From Market

High-Dose Zofran Pulled From Market
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Chloramines May Raise Your Water's Level of Toxic DBPs

Chloramines May Raise Your Water's Level of Toxic DBPs
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High-Intensity Interval Training May Help Slow Down Aging

High-Intensity Interval Training May Help Slow Down Aging
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Dangerous Blood Sugar Levels: How to Wreck Your Blood Sugar

Dangerous Blood Sugar Levels: How to Wreck Your Blood Sugar
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When Your Pain Medication Isn't Working

When Your Pain Medication Isn't Working
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Foods To Avoid If You Have Arthritis | LIVESTRONG.COM

Foods To Avoid If You Have Arthritis | LIVESTRONG.COM
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Can Foods Trigger Arthritis Pain? | Arthritis Connect

Can Foods Trigger Arthritis Pain? | Arthritis Connect
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How the Sugar Industry Hoodwinks You on the Dangers of Sugar

How the Sugar Industry Hoodwinks You on the Dangers of Sugar
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A Light Bulb with a Computer and Projector Inside from the MIT Media Lab Augments Reality | MIT Technology Review

A Light Bulb with a Computer and Projector Inside from the MIT Media Lab Augments Reality | MIT Technology Review
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Implementing Health Reform: Benefit And Payment Parameters Proposed Rule – Health Affairs Blog

Implementing Health Reform: Benefit And Payment Parameters Proposed Rule – Health Affairs Blog
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Implementing Health Reform: The ACA’s Multi-State Plan Program – Health Affairs Blog

Implementing Health Reform: The ACA’s Multi-State Plan Program – Health Affairs Blog
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New Health Affairs: High-Deductible Health Plan Enrollees Avoid Preventive Care Unnecessarily – Health Affairs Blog

New Health Affairs: High-Deductible Health Plan Enrollees Avoid Preventive Care Unnecessarily – Health Affairs Blog
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Election Post Leads HA Blog Top Ten For November – Health Affairs Blog

Election Post Leads HA Blog Top Ten For November – Health Affairs Blog
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born Harlem 1947 BLACK (not Afro American) BA Abnormal Psych SF STATE 1986 lifetime of menial jobs. writer,artist,video,whatever, disabled activist since 1994+ anti war activist in 1960s former clean hippie, highly eccentric (AUTHENTIC ECCENTRIC possibly high functioning Aspergers survivor)and mouthy Gnostic Zen Buddhist (Nudist Buddhist),Bat signal tattoo with I Ching hexagrams surround, married twice, divorced once met #2 Soul Mate in 1992-so far,so good. 2 handsome sons no current pets Chronic Pains YADA YADA YADA. Pls forgive/tolerate all the typos CARPAL TUNNEL/neuropathies in both hands + diabetic neuropathy in both hands & its getting worse. HAPPY mostly
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