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Medical-Bill Errors Increasingly Common
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
October 30, 2007

WASHINGTON -- Don't assume that your complicated medical bill is correct. Errors on bills for doctors, medical tests or hospitals can result in overcharges that run from a few dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.

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Likelihood of Burst Appendix Tied to Insurance
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
October 17, 2007

The kind of insurance a patient has may increase the likelihood of a burst appendix, according to a new study.

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Johnson & Johnson Recalls Children's Cough Medicines
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
October 15, 2007

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Johnson & Johnson on Thursday voluntarily recalled certain infant cough and cold products, citing "rare" instances of misuse leading to overdoses.

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Effects of Concussion Often Overlooked in Female Athletes
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
October 08, 2007

A new study has revealed that female high school athletes are 68 times more likely to suffer a concussion than the their male counterparts. The results of the study, to be published in the Journal of Athletic Training, also showed that girls suffered more intense and longer lasting effects from concussions.

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When Recalls Return
Posted by: Sam Nicholson
October 02, 2007

The word "recall" often conjures images of emptied shelves and store counters piled high with defective or hazardous items brought in by consumers. But the reality is often quite different as the recent recalls of toys, jewelry and cribs show.

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