What’s in health care proposals for 5 Americans (AP)







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In this Dec. 10, 2009 photo, Carol McKenna, 68, speaks during an interview in Pembroke Pines, Fla. If McKenna believes the claims of the insurance industry and many Republicans, she and her husband are among the most at risk to be hurt by Congress' health proposals. If Democrats are telling the truth, they be among those with the most to gain. She refrains from any worry, or any premature celebration. She simply believes, 'It'll work out.' (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)AP – As Congress gets closer to a final health care bill, many Americans want to know: What’s in it for me?


CDC: Rare infection passed on by Miss. organ donor (AP)







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AP – An extremely rare infection has been passed from an organ donor to at least one recipient in what is thought to be the first human-to-human transfer of the amoeba, medical officials said Friday.

Clinical Trials Update: Dec. 18, 2009 (HealthDay)







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HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy
of ClinicalConnection.com:

Medication Adherence Varies Between Races (HealthDay)







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HealthDay – FRIDAY, Dec. 18 (HealthDay News) — Elderly black Americans use
fewer medications than whites and are more likely to skip taking their
meds, a new study finds.

Rabies Vaccine Protects Against Monkey Version of HIV (HealthDay)







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HealthDay – FRIDAY, Dec. 18 (HealthDay News) — A rabies-based vaccine
protects monkeys against SIV, the simian equivalent of HIV, a finding that
may help in efforts to develop an AIDS vaccine, say U.S. researchers.