New aspirin dose study expands heart risk guidance
London AP reports a major Oxford led review finds high risk individuals not yet having a heart attack or stroke should take aspirin at lower, 80 to 160 milligram daily doses rather than 325 milligrams. The analysis of 287 studies with 200000 people shows 75 to 150 milligrams daily reduces risk with less bleeding, urging doctors to treat at the right low dose.
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Snowbound Regions Grapple With Heavy Winter Storm
Civil defense crews rescued about 90 tourists stranded by a snowstorm in Jordanian mountains near Petra with no injuries reported. Helicopters failed to deliver food in Syria as Tartous area remains cut off. Amman reports 6 inches of snow with heavier accumulations in the south. roads cleared by bulldozers. At least one death and 41 injuries from accidents since Wednesday.
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Aid Funds Held Up Over Heating Assistance Bill
Finn notes $600 million in energy assistance bills cleared Congress but not signed by the president. Senators Grassley and Harkin urge Bush to sign. White House offers no immediate explanation. Qualifying household of four earns under 26475 annually.
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Iowa lawmakers weigh hot button issues for 2002 session
Senate leaders warn death penalty debate may surface despite lacking votes. Abortion information bills face possible re hearings with veto risk. Hot issues include divorce jury trials, interstate speed limits on NAFTA corridors, smoking bans near border towns, and English as official language reformat, with literacy ties.
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Supervisors back casino vote cost to backers for local stakes
Supervisors say backers should pay for a vote on a riverboat casino and cover about 60 000 for a special election rather than the county. Cedar Rapids officials react cautiously to anchoring a casino opposite Czech Village as redevelopment ideas advance with a Vision lawn committee planning tourism and deeper river access.
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