Treatable incontinence cure urged by doctors
Government health officials say about 8 to 10 million Americans suffer urinary incontinence and up to 80 percent could improve with proper talk to doctors. Guidelines advise bladder training pelvic exercises medicines and only then surgery or absorbent products.
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Washington Press Corps
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William Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak
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Plan to forgive child support if repayment schedule agreed
Supporters envision forgiving some owed child support if both sides negotiate a current account and new monthly payments. Senator Jack Rife argues it would not push laws obeyance, while Senator William Palmer questions federal waiver chances yet sees potential flexibility. Senator Larry Murphy recalls a prior income tax amnesty yielding $35 million and says the approach is more practical than election rhetoric.
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Cedar Rapids hair stylist Hajek dies amid police probe
Investigators think Hajek died after visitors came to her Cedar Rapids home the night of her death. Hajek, a part time Hy-Vee counter clerk and former hair stylist, faced alcohol problems with three drunken driving convictions since 1985 and was under probation at death. Burial was held privately.
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NASA nears end of ozone study in Northern Hemisphere
The ER-2 aircraft and 27 high-altitude missions assessed ozone destroying chemicals over the Northern Hemisphere. NASA aims to outline results in Washington next month amid questions about an ozone hole.
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Maine
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Ames Research Center
Mountain View
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