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- Stem-cell debate unlikely to fade after Neb. vote
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
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
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
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
An Associated Press poll finds more people support creation of a new government-run health insurance plan to compete with the private insurance market.
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- New mammogram advice raises questions, concerns
Women in their 40s are reacting with confusion and skepticism over the recommendations of a government task force concerning mammograms.
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- Going high-tech to track Alzheimer's patients
Keeping track of Alzheimer's patients is going high-tech.
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- Fayette County Health Department hosting two H1N1 vaccination clinics Nov. 21
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will provide more chances for high-risk groups to get an H1N1 vaccination with two clinics this weekend.
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- Senate leader hoping for health care reform by year's end
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he still hopes to bring a health care reform package to the floor next week.
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- Flu mist versus flu shot: What's best for you?
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.
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- House health bill unacceptable to many in Senate
The House has passed its version of a health care overhaul, but analysts aren't expecting the Senate to follow suit any time soon.
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- H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Information
Shipments of limited quantities of the 2009 H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine began arriving in some Kentucky communities on Oct. 5. - Democrats optimistic on eve of crucial health care vote
Democrats are expressing optimism when it comes to the outcome of tomorrow's crucial health care overhaul vote in the House.
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- NIH official vouches for safety of flu vaccine
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.
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- New group helps US monitor swine flu shot safety
Independent health advisers will begin monitoring the safety of the swine flu vaccine Monday.
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- Health officials preparing for children's H1N1 clinic
Health officials are preparing for the H1N1 clinic that will take place in Lexington on Saturday for children with chronic heath conditions.
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- Mixed reaction to Reid's decision on public option
Some Democrats are calling Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid's move to add a public option to health care reform bold and gutsy.
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- Health and Human Services Secretary: Ample flu vaccine will be available
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says vaccine for the swine flu virus "is coming out the door as fast as it comes off the production line."
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- Senate bill may include public insurance plan
As negotiations continue on a Senate health overhaul measure, something unexpected may be finding its way into the bill's final version: the public option.
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- Production of H1N1 vaccine is way behind
Health officials are blaming the slow production of swine flu vaccine in part on an antiquated process that relies on millions of chicken eggs.
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- Full results show AIDS vaccine is of modest help
Scientists say further analysis of tests on an experimental AIDS vaccine offer disappointment and cause for optimism.
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- Clinics bombarded with people suffering from flu like symptoms
Precautions are being taken by just about everyone these days, as the concern over the H1N1 flu continues to grow.
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- Senate Democrats resume efforts to merge health care bills
Democrats are set to resume closed door negotiations today to finalize a health care reform bill with the aim of sending it to the full Senate this week.
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- Third H1N1 related death in Fayette County
Fayette County is reporting it's third H1N1 related death.
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- Health Departments in two counties gearing up to give H1N1 vaccine to public
Fayette and Madison County residents wishing to fight the flu this fall will soon get their hands on the H1N1 vaccine through a series of weekend clinics.
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- H1N1 vaccines given out to workers in Lexington
Officials say the H1N1 vaccine is the best bet to keep yourself healthy, and finally, the vaccines have made it to Central Kentucky.
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- Important health care vote today
An important health care vote is on tap today in the Senate Finance Committee which is expected to approve the $829 billion package.
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- CDC: Number of H1N1 cases growing
CDC officials say 37 states now have widespread H1N1 activity. - AP Poll: Public opinion on health care overhaul is even split
A new poll suggests public opinion on health care legislation is now an even split and a solid gain for Democrats after September results showed 49 percent opposed.
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- Sebelius: Americans must get H1N1 flu vaccination
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is urging people to get their swine flu vaccine, calling it "safe and secure."
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- Tamiflu shortage in Kentucky
Lexington pharmacies deal with shortage of Tamiflu.
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- Senate Finance Committee health vote delayed
The last congressional panel working on health care reform will have to wait a little longer before it's done.
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- H1N1 Vaccinations in state, flu hotline still popular
Kentucky continues to work to vaccinate as many people as possible from the H1N1 virus.
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- Obama seeks to enlist doctors for health care overhaul
President Barack Obama is rallying doctors at the White House today as his bid for a health care overhaul enters a key phase.
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- Kentucky has second confirmed H1N1 death
The second Kentuckian has died of the H1N1 virus. A Louisville woman, who passed away last month, has now been confirmed as an H1N1 victim. A spokesperson for the mayor's office says the woman did not have any known health problems.
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- Kentucky student "critical" with H1N1
A Kentucky high school student is in the hospital, in critical condition, sick with the H1N1 virus. Health officials say the virus is hitting several counties hard.
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- Obama to announce $5B in medical research grants
The National Institutes of Health has awarded $5 billion in grants to support research into cures for cancer and other diseases, and to create jobs.
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- Swine flu school closings could cost billions
A think tank report finds that swine flu-related school closings could cost a bundle.
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- Hammering away at health care overhaul
The public option will be front and center today as senators resume their effort to craft a health care reform bill.
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- Fayette County Health department encourages everyone to get a seasonal flu shot
With the H1N1 vaccine anticipated to arrive in about a month, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department still encourages everyone to go ahead and get a seasonal flu shot.
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- Researchers: Aspirin cuts colon cancer risk
Researchers say it's possible aspirin could be helpful for people with a genetic susceptibility to colon cancer.
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- WHO: Pandemic flu vaccine production to fall short
The World Health Organization says global production of vaccines for pandemic flu will be "substantially less" than the previous maximum forecast of 94 million doses a week.
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- Time remains to take on 50 Million Pound Weight Loss Challenge
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department is offering more chances for you to lose weight.
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- Senate health care bill being announced today without bipartisan deal
Sen. Max Baucus' decision to release his long-awaited health care overhaul bill with no Republicans on board appears to dim the chances for a bipartisan compromise.
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- Pivotal committee reviews proposed changes to health care bill
Congressional aides are reviewing lists of proposed changes to health care legislation in the Senate Finance Committee, a body that appears pivotal to the overhaul.
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- Gibbs: Public option still on table on health care
Chief White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says President Barack Obama will again cite a need for a public option on health insurance when he gives a prime-time speech to the nation.
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- Homeland Security Sec'y: New infections expected
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says people should expect "a big influx" of swine flu cases this fall and brace for it as best they can.
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- As swine flu returns, US and European officials consider school closures
Health authorities in the U.S. and Europe are bracing for a major spike in swine flu as schools open for the fall.
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- Fayette Co Health department to host public clinics for flu shots
The health department will also provide vaccinations for H1N1 flu, commonly referred to as “swine flu,” once the shots are available later this fall.
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- WHO issues Tamiflu guidelines in preparation for swine flu and predicts an 'explosion' of cases
The World Health Organization says healthy people who catch swine flu don't need antiviral drugs like Tamiflu.
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