Oklahoma firm recalls beef in 6 states

A beef recall is under way in a half-dozen states involving possibly contaminated products from the Oklahoma company National Steak and Poultry, according to the firm and federal inspectors.
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20 ways to get healthier for free

Celebrate the New Year with a new you — by dipping into our smart batch of strategies to keep you happy and healthy (at no cost!) all year long.
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I got married for health insurance

I’d never been one of those girls who’d dreamt about her perfect wedding. The white wedding dress, the exorbitant costs, the fuss over a big, shiny rock — none of it ever appealed to me.
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How much do you know about biotherapies?

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The history of transplants

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Life with Hepatitis C for London’s teenage ‘It Girl’

Recently named London’s “It Girl” by society magazine Vanity Fair, 18-year-old Jazzy de Lisser is said to have it all. She is beautiful and affluent, her best friends include Sting’s daughter, Coco Sumner, and she is often compared to another famous British trend-setter, Kate Moss.
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MIND Reviews: Doctoring the Mind

Doctoring the Mind: Is Our Current Treatment of Mental Illness Really Any Good? by Richard P. Bentall. New York University Press, 2009
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Senate approves $871 billion health care bill

The Senate health care bill cleared a third and final procedural hurdle Wednesday as Democrats successfully limited remaining debate time on the $871 billion measure.
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How to save a relationship from holiday hell

‘Tis the season to move into the relationship danger zone. Here are some tips for dealing with holiday stress while staying on good terms with your significant other.
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5 tips for getting what you need from your doctor

Doctors are often rushed, so patients must come to appointments prepared. Learn five steps to having a successful doctor appointment.
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