Regulating Fight Spurs GOP Clash Over Rules
Washington Republicans clash with Democrats at a House hearing led by Rep. Cliff Stearns about cutting federal regulations. Cass Sunstein defended rules as public health and security safeguards while Dems cited benefits against costs. The hearing previews heated 2012 policy battles on greenhouse gas limits and post 2009 regulatory reforms.
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Hope for racing hearts with Arctic Front procedure
Tampa woman Catharine DeMare, 65, becomes among the first in the nation to receive Arctic Front, a freezing device to treat atrial fibrillation outside trials. The catheter-based therapy aims to ablate all problematic cells, potentially ending dependence on medications and reducing stroke risk, with high trial success but cautions about operator skill and costs.
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Pets kissing risks and benefits warned by UC Davis expert
Researchers warn that sharing beds and kissing pets can spread zoonoses from bacteria to parasites and viruses. UC Davis professor Bruno Chomel and coauthor Ben Sun review studies, noting infants and immunocompromised people are most at risk while acknowledging pets provide health benefits.
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