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Kevorkian’s cause founders as he’s freed

LANSING, Mich. For nearly a decade, Dr. Jack Kevorkian waged a defiant campaign to help other people kill themselves.
The retired pathologist left bodies at hospital emergency rooms and motels and videotaped a death that was broadcast on CBS’ 60 Minutes. His actions prompted battles over assisted suicide in many states.
But as he […]

Different Type Of Iron Supplement Is Better At Boosting Iron Levels

Fortifying cereals with a different type of iron supplement reduces anaemia, iron-deficiency anaemia and general iron deficiency children in developing countries, and boosts three major iron status indicators, conclude authors of an Article published in this week’s edition of The Lancet.
Sodium Iron EDTA (NaFeEDTA) was found to be much more effective than electrolytic iron, […]

Survey: 3 of 4 Homes Forbid Smoking

By AP/MIKE STOBBE
(ATLANTA) Smoking is forbidden in nearly three out of four U.S. households, a dramatic increase from the 43 percent of homes that prohibited smoking a decade ago, the federal government reported Thursday.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which conducted the survey in 2003, said it was the first study […]

129,000 pounds of beef recalled in 15 states

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - A meat company is recalling 129,000 pounds of beef products in 15 states because of possible E. coli contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said.
The meat products are made by Davis Creek Meats and Seafood and were made for Gordon Food Service stores, the USDA said Wednesday on its Web site.
The beef […]

How mint could ease migraine agony

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Peppermint could offer hope to millions of migraine victims.
Levomenthol, which is found in the Mentha piperitaherb also called Black peppermint has long been known to have healing properties.
But researchers have discovered it can help to reduce pain by relaxing local blood vessels and tight muscles in the neck and head, […]