Health care birth control dispute shadows ACA rollouts
The Obama administration faced a new challenge as key health reform provisions took effect and a Supreme Court stay temporarily shields Catholic groups from covering birth control. The stay covers Little Sisters of the Poor and 200 faith based groups, while the mandate’s fate heads to the Supreme Court for corporate challenges.
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Storm heads for Midwest to Northeast during holiday week
A major winter storm threatens blizzard conditions from the Midwest to the mid Atlantic and New England this week. Forecasters warn of road closings and travel disruption as residents prepare, with Gov Andrew Cuomo urging mass transit use and caution for travelers.
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Sharon Deteriorates Further in Coma as Stroke Years Ago
Ariel Sharon, 85, remains in a vegetative state after a massive January 2006 stroke. Israeli media report his condition has worsened, with no regain of consciousness despite medical efforts.
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Dialing behind wheel most risky distraction study finds
A study reported in the New England Journal of Medicine shows dialing a cellphone while driving greatly increases crash or near crash risk, more than other distractions. It tracked 42 new drivers and 109 experienced drivers, with dialing boosting risk 8.32 to 2.49 times across groups.
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New England Journal of Medicine
Oregon Allows Placenta Home Transport For New Mothers
Portland mothers may leave hospitals with their baby and a placenta under a new state law. The rule aims to clarify handling of placentas for home use, while voices acknowledge limited medical proof and lingering reluctance.
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