HealthNews of the Week

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Warning: Too much aspirin caused 1918 flu deaths
“In 1918, the US Surgeon General, the US Navy, and the Journal of the American Medical Association recommended use of aspirin just before the October death spike.”

Trail of E. Coli Shows Flaws in Inspection of Ground Beef
“She is struggling to regain some basic life skills and deal with the anger that sometimes envelops her. Despite her determination, doctors say, she will most likely never walk again.”

Health Insurance Exchanges: Will They Work?
“Despite all the disagreement in Washington, every proposal now before Congress to overhaul the nation’s health care system includes creation of an insurance “exchange” — a marketplace that would operate something like a Travelocity Web site for insurance policies.”

Mercury/blood-pressure link should guide fish choices
“An association seen between mercury levels and blood pressure (BP) in a recent analysis has researchers warning physicians and consumers about the need to weigh the risks and benefits of fish consumption and to choose with caution the type of fish they eat.”

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