News tagged with plans
GOP sees possible upside in health care summit
(AP) -- Congressional Republicans see a chance for political gain in President Barack Obama's televised health care summit next week, even though the president will be running the show.
Feb 17, 2010 |
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Private industry in space a risky, slow business: experts
NASA's plan for the private sector to build spacecraft to fly astronauts to the International Space Station is a high-risk undertaking that won't show results for years, experts said.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 04, 2010 |
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New morning-after pill works for up to 5 days
(AP) -- A new type of morning-after pill is more effective than the most widely used drug at preventing pregnancies in women who had unprotected sex and also works longer, for up to five days, a new study says.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Jan 29, 2010 |
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New research: Sticking to diets is about more than willpower -- complexity matters
Many people think the success of dieting, seemingly a national obsession following the excesses and resolutions of the holiday season, depends mostly on how hard one tries -- on willpower and dedication. While this does matter, ...
Jan 12, 2010 |
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Drug benefit expanded to 1 million more seniors
(AP) -- In case the prospect of nearly $4,000 in prescription assistance isn't enough to perk up low-income seniors, the government is using '60s singer Chubby Checker to publicize "the twist" in the Medicare ...
Jan 08, 2010 |
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Abortion looms as possible health bill deal killer
(AP) -- The way abortions are covered under health care reform is a major obstacle to finalizing the legislation, even though the House and Senate both agree that no federal money should be used.
Dec 23, 2009 |
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Hackers steal SKorean-US military secrets
(AP) -- South Korea's military said Friday it was investigating a hacking attack that netted secret defense plans with the United States and may have been carried out by North Korea.
Dec 18, 2009 |
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Informal social networks better at encouraging Hispanics to prepare for disasters, study finds
(PhysOrg.com) -- Lay health teachers who engaged Hispanics inside their social networks were more effective than mailers at encouraging participants to prepare disaster plans.
Dec 16, 2009 |
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Are most consumers planners when it comes to time and money? New study shows some benefits
Planning -- regarding money or time -- can bring tangible benefits to consumers. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research discovered what makes planners tick.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Dec 15, 2009 |
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Pandemic toolkit offers flu with a view
(PhysOrg.com) -- As communities brace for rising wintertime influenza cases, scientists are developing a mathematical and visual analytic toolkit to help health officials quickly analyze pandemics and craft ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Dec 14, 2009 |
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World Bank musters $5.5 billion for solar projects
The World Bank announced Wednesday 5.5 billion dollars would be invested in solar energy projects in five countries of the Middle East and North Africa in a bid to combat climate change.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Dec 09, 2009 |
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Small companies add value by sharing commercial information
(PhysOrg.com) -- Small companies prepared to share commercially sensitive information can add value and develop new services for their customers, using a distributed track-and-trace software solution.
Dec 03, 2009 |
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A costly diagnosis: Alzheimer's disease takes toll on memories, and money too
Alzheimer's disease takes a devastating emotional toll on families but it also is one of the most expensive conditions to treat because of its progressive nature, requiring increasing assistance with eating, bathing and other ...
Nov 27, 2009 |
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AIDS research reveals a lack of family-planning programs in Uganda
University of Alberta graduate student Jennifer Heys wants to make her message clear: there needs to be more education in Ugandan communities about contraception.
Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS
Nov 23, 2009 |
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Glitch snarls air traffic in latest woes for FAA
(AP) -- For the second time in a little more than a year, a glitch at one of the two centers that handle flight plans for the nation's air travel system set off delays and cancellations for passengers around ...
Nov 19, 2009 |
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