Prescription monitoring seen as curb on abuse says drug czar
White House drug policy chief Gil Kerlikowske says prescription drug abuse is the nation its deadliest drug problem with 21 000 overdose deaths in 2009. He notes 49 states have monitoring programs and plans a Missouri visit to push for one.
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Egg yolk intake tied to artery thickening like smoking
A Washington study published in Atherosclerosis finds that in adults over 40, high weekly egg yolk consumption accelerates carotid artery thickening similarly to cigarette smoking. Non smokers show slower progression. heavy yolk eaters reach two thirds the arterial narrowing seen in heavy smokers.
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Obama administers new deportation relief program for youth
The DHS launches Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals offering eligible undocumented migrants a temporary reprieve from deportation and a work permit for 465 dollars. Applicants must prove identity and eligibility with documents. approval may take months and travel abroad requires additional permission.
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Fatal Afghan bombings kill 46 civilians across Nimroz and Kunduz
Taliban linked attacks in Nimroz and Kunduz left 46 dead, most civilians, as militants wore suicide vests in the Nimroz capital Zaranj and a northern bazaar. Police detained attackers from Zahedan and warned of further violence as Afghan security forces brace for transition.
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Blood type linked to lower heart disease risk for Type O
A study of 89,501 health professionals and nurses found Type O adults have a 125 per 100,000 person year heart disease rate, with Type AB 20 percent higher risk and Type B 11 percent higher, Type A 8 percent higher, after adjusting for diet and other factors. Rh status showed no link to risk.
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Rubio Christie get key roles at GOP convention
Rubio and Christie land prominent speaking slots at the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Christie will deliver the keynote address and Rubio will introduce Romney on final night, as Priebus touts them as dynamic leaders amid a push to woo Latino voters.
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