Antibiotics Linked to Birth Defects in Pregnancy Cautious Advisory
A large study ties two antibiotic types used for urinary infections, sulfa drugs and nitrofurantoin, to birth defects, while penicillins remain the safer option. Researchers urge careful doctor consultation and note that more studies are needed to confirm findings. The work, funded by the CDC, appears in Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
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Karzai Declared Winner in Afghan Vote Victory Celebration
Supporters dance in Herat as Afghanistan’s election commission proclaims Hamid Karzai the victor, canceling a planned runoff amid a tumultuous ballot. The announcement marks Karzai’s triumph across the country.
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Obama warns Karzai to curb Afghan corruption in bid to end war
President Obama praised Hamid Karzai's victory but pressed him to combat corruption and build a self defending state. He said deeds will prove commitment, as he weighs sending tens of thousands more troops. Karzai won a second term after Abdullah Abdullah withdrew, amid fraud concerns and a messy runoff.
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Tainted ground beef tied to two deaths in outbreak
Federal health officials said contaminated Fairbank Farms fresh ground beef caused an E coli outbreak with two deaths and 16 hospitalizations. About 28 people across the northeast and New England fell ill after consuming beef sold to multiple stores nationwide.
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House health bill reaches trillion-dollar price tag
Washington AP reports the health care bill headed for a House vote may cost 1.2 trillion dollars or more over a decade, according to anonymous Democratic officials and congressional budget analyses, far higher than President Obama’s cited 900 billion.
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