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| Science journo quits writing to fight chiropractic libel suit |
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The UK's libel laws, which place the burden of proof onto those who have published inflammatory statements, have had a chilling effect on journalism in that nation, and have led to a closet industry in "libel tourism." As such, there have been repeated efforts to reform the laws, often led by professional organizations of writers and journalists. Utah Chiropractor
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| Experts say US doctors overtesting, overtreating |
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Too much cancer screening, too many heart tests, too many cesarean sections. A spate of recent reports suggest that too many Americans - maybe even President Barack Obama - are being overtreated.
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| Communicating through signs |
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Communicating with a baby can be tough, especially when the child isn't feeling well.In Sylvania educators at Rising Stars Dance Academy are teaching babies sign language as a way to communicate before the child learns verbal skills.Nikki Kuong teaches a class that will take some of the stress out of parenthood.
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| Pfizer says Sutent fails in breast cancer studies |
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Pfizer Inc. said Thursday the cancer drug Sutent did not meet key goals in two late-stage studies focusing on advanced breast cancer.
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| Student dies of meningitis |
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The superintendent of the Oologah-Talala School District says an elementary school student has died of bacterial meningitis.
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| Vatican criticizes condom machines in Rome school |
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The decision by a Rome high school to install condom vending machines has set off a storm in Italy, with the Catholic Church charging the move will encourage young people to have sex and Rome's mayor saying it sends the wrong message.
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| President Obama discusses health care, gets a peek at HBO series |
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President Barack Obama speaks at a banking conference Thursday, holds more meetings on health care and gets a look at a new TV series about World War II.
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| George Will: Obama's hubris of reason |
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Like Woodrow Wilson, Obama seems gripped by the 'hubris of reason. There are legislative miles to go before the government will be emancipated from its health care myopia, but it is not too soon for a summing up.
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