NHS does basics worse than other rich nations
November 5, 2015
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NHS does basics worse than other rich nations

Survival from breast cancer in Israel is higher than the OECD average, and the rate…

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Doctors who Run more Tests are Sued Less Often, Study Reports
November 5, 2015
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Doctors who Run more Tests are Sued Less Often, Study Reports

This link between “defensive medicine” and malpractice risk merits further research, experts say. Defensive medicine…

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High toxin level delays California crab season
November 5, 2015
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High toxin level delays California crab season

Domoic acid is a naturally-occurring toxin produced by the alga Pseudo-nitzschia, for reasons not yet…

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In the USA, middle-aged white people face rising mortality rates
November 5, 2015
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In the USA, middle-aged white people face rising mortality rates

It’s not clear why only middle-aged whites had such a rise. And so we started…

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US Fed leaves open possible Dec rate hike
November 5, 2015
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US Fed leaves open possible Dec rate hike

The Federal Reserve has again kept benchmark interest rates near zero, but gave its clearest…

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Nigerian regulator: Won’t buckle to pressure over MTN fine
November 5, 2015
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Nigerian regulator: Won’t buckle to pressure over MTN fine

The Nigerian authorities imposed a fine of 5.2 billion US dollars on MTN – the…

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Sir Elton John wants to meet Russian president
November 5, 2015
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Sir Elton John wants to meet Russian president

John is an outspoken proponent of gay rights around the world and also announced this…

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San Bernardino police officer dies in crash with suspected drunk driver
November 5, 2015
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San Bernardino police officer dies in crash with suspected drunk driver

He was released and arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI causing injury…

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First flu case reported in Waterloo Region for 2015/2016 flu season
November 5, 2015
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First flu case reported in Waterloo Region for 2015/2016 flu season

While it is not possible to predict what this year’s flu season will be like,…

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National Toy Hall of Fame 2015 inductees include Twister and Super Soaker
November 5, 2015
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National Toy Hall of Fame 2015 inductees include Twister and Super Soaker

The National Toy Hall of Fame at the Strong inducted the puppet, Twister and the…

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