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VA trying to move faster on benefits claims
Our government historically has armed soldiers with the technology necessary to succeed on the battlefield, enabling them to topple targets like Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein. Washington finally is recognizing the importance of technology on the home...Tags: Science and Technology, Northampton County (Virginia), Veterans Affairs, Career and Workplace, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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County decides on Medi-Cal managed care
Staff WriterAmid the backdrop of national health care reform, more than 52,000 Imperial County residents are set to undergo unrelated changes in how their Medi-Cal benefits are managed. The county Board of Supervisors decided to transition into Medi-Cal managed care...Tags: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Government Health Care, Health Care Reform (2009), Diabetes
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Southwest High students promote health, share dangers of tobacco
Staff WriterIn an effort to expose the dangers of tobacco to their school and community, the Southwest Academy for Careers in Health Science celebrated Kick Butts Day at Southwest High School here Tuesday. The day is celebrated across the country and aims to educate...Tags: Robert J. Lopez, Education, Teaching and Learning, Students
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Addressing girls' health needs at juvenile detention centers
Latrice lifts the sleeve of her gray sweatshirt to reveal small, dark lines — scars from slicing her forearm over and over to drown out pain from years of sexual abuse. She says she was an alcoholic, dropped out of school in the eighth grade and got...
Tags: Science and Technology, Prisons, Recreational Substance Use, ADHD, Arts and Culture
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Poetry contest winner on her way to finals
South Bend TribuneEmma Libersky, a sophomore at Plymouth High School, got top honors at the Indiana Poetry Out Loud Competition in Indy. She will represent the state at the national finals on April 29-30 in Washington, D.C. Twenty-four other schools competed but Emma...Tags: Education, Butler University, Robert Frost, Washington, DC, Teaching and Learning
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The wait drags on for veteran seeking benefits
When Matthew Ford returned from vacation in late February, one of the first things he did was call the U.S. Board of Veterans' Appeals to check the status of his disability benefits appeal. He really wasn't expecting an answer, so he wasn't shocked when...
Tags: Allentown, Veterans Affairs, Symptoms, Trips and Vacations, Vietnam War (1955-1975)
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Immigration reform -- for the climate
For environmentalists, population has long been a problem. Many of the things we do wouldn't cause so much trouble if there weren't so many of us. It's why I wrote a book some years ago called "Maybe One: An Argument for Smaller Families." Heck, it's...
Tags: Science and Technology, Elections, Immigration, Politics, Mitt Romney
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Natural swimming ponds include live plants, eschew chlorine
Natural swimming ponds include live plants, eschew chlorine McClatchy-Tribune Information Services - By Susan Carpenter Walk out the front door of a house under construction, and the bridge over a koi pond in the front yard leads to stepping...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Air Pollution, Environmental Issues, Sports, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Md. needs a database on pesticides
What pesticides are Maryland families exposed to on a regular basis? Good luck finding out. There's simply no way for the average person to discover what chemicals are being applied to farm fields or even backyards. Worse, it's nearly impossible for...
Tags: Science and Technology, Parkinson's Disease, Leukemia, Maryland General Assembly, Birth Defects
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30th annual Waynesboro Hospital Health Fair a learning experience
richardb@herald-mail.comThe 1,600 people who attended a health fair Saturday morning might not have walked out any healthier, but they could have learned how to live a healthier lifestyle. They also had a chance to check out their cholesterol level, blood sugar, bone density,...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, State Farm Insurance, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia)
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Linden herb can lower blood pressure, help you sleep
Dear Pharmacist: At one of your lectures, I heard you say you drink linden tea at night. What is it, and why is it something you like? — L.P., Jacksonville Dear L.P.: Linden herb is chock-full of antioxidants and ingredients that impact your...Tags: Cardiac Arrhythmia, Flu, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Amlodipine (drug)
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Panel delays vote on fire rings
SAN DIEGO — Newport Beach residents holding their breath about the fate of the city's beach fire rings will have to wait a bit longer to exhale. The state Coastal Commission decided Wednesday to delay a decision on whether the city can remove 60...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Health
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