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Industry groups back downer cow ban
In a significant reversal, major meat and dairy industry groups on Tuesday backed a total ban on so-called downer cattle from ... Read more…
Few doctors answer patient e-mails with a :)
Most Americans want the convenience of e-mail for non-urgent medical issues, but fewer than a third of U.S. doctors use e-mail ... Read more…
Smog, premature deaths linked, panel says
Short-term exposure to smog, or ozone, is clearly linked to premature deaths that should be taken into account when measuring ... Read more…
Life spans decline in some U.S. areas
While most Americans enjoyed a clear jump in life expectancy from 1960 to 2000, a startling number especially women living ... Read more…
More U.S. retailers give BPA the boot
Canada's proposed ban on a hormone-like chemical in baby bottles has spurred U.S. retailers and legislators to try to phase out ... Read more…