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Stem-cell debate unlikely to fade after Neb. vote

Last Updated: 9:48 11/20/09

The University of Nebraska's governing board is expecting a contentious vote on whether to keep rules limiting stem-cell research.
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Saturday night set for initial health care vote

Last Updated: 9:44 11/20/09

The Senate has a test vote on a health care reform bill scheduled for tomorrow night.
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Task force doctor stands by mammogram advice

Last Updated: 9:47 11/19/09

A member of the panel whose new mammogram recommendations have led to confusion is defending the task force's report.
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Poll: Support for curbs on malpractice lawsuits

Last Updated: 9:45 11/19/09

An Associated Press poll says most Americans want Congress to deal with malpractice lawsuits driving up the cost of medical care.
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AP Poll: Gov't health plan divides public 3 Comments Last Updated: 9:15 AM 11/18/09 - An Associated Press poll finds more people support creation of a new government-run health insurance plan to compete with the private insurance market. (Full Story)
New mammogram advice raises questions, concerns 1 Comment Last Updated: 8:44 AM 11/17/09 - Women in their 40s are reacting with confusion and skepticism over the recommendations of a government task force concerning mammograms. (Full Story)
Going high-tech to track Alzheimer's patients 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:43 AM 11/17/09 - Keeping track of Alzheimer's patients is going high-tech. (Full Story)
Fayette County Health Department hosting two H1N1 vaccination clinics Nov. 21 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:41 PM 11/16/09 - The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will provide more chances for high-risk groups to get an H1N1 vaccination with two clinics this weekend. (Full Story)
Senate leader hoping for health care reform by year's end 1 Comment Last Updated: 8:41 AM 11/11/09 - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he still hopes to bring a health care reform package to the floor next week. (Full Story)
Flu mist versus flu shot: What's best for you? 2 Comments Last Updated: 8:46 AM 11/10/09 - If you're wondering which form of the H1N1 vaccine is best for you, we found a pediatrician to help us sort out the facts. (Full Story)
House health bill unacceptable to many in Senate 2 Comments Last Updated: 9:12 AM 11/09/09 - The House has passed its version of a health care overhaul, but analysts aren't expecting the Senate to follow suit any time soon. (Full Story)
H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Information Last Updated: 4:09 PM 11/06/09 - Shipments of limited quantities of the 2009 H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine began arriving in some Kentucky communities on Oct. 5. (Full Story)
Democrats optimistic on eve of crucial health care vote 3 Comments Last Updated: 8:48 AM 11/06/09 - Democrats are expressing optimism when it comes to the outcome of tomorrow's crucial health care overhaul vote in the House. (Full Story)
NIH official vouches for safety of flu vaccine 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:43 AM 11/03/09 - A leading government health figure says tests on millions of people who have received the H1N1 flu vaccine show that it's safe and effective. (Full Story)
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