Scientists Uncover Why Cranberry Juice Helps UTIs
A science advance shows compounds in cranberry juice thwart bacteria binding to urinary tract walls. Researchers from a major university note the findings clarify how daily intake may reduce infection risk and support existing dietary guidance.
Study finds little benefit from chiropractic care
AP reports two New England Journal of Medicine studies showing chiropractic treatment offers only marginal benefit for back pain and is not clearly superior to a $1 pamphlet. The research, led by Daniel C. Cherkin and colleagues, compared chiropractic manipulation with McKenzie physical therapy and usual care.
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House to vote on inquiry as Starr keeps options open
On the eve of a historic House vote moderates press White House to stop opposing the open ended impeachment inquiry. President Clinton and Hillary Clinton oppose while Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr says investigations may yield more impeachable offenses.
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City Officials Narrow Widening Plan for Golder Avenue
City officials will announce a revised plan to widen Golder Avenue from Eighth Street to Kermit Highway by eight feet instead of 24. The Public Works Department will seek council approval at Tuesday's meeting, with compensation for damaged landscaping or sprinkler systems and a pledge to remove only one tree.
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Odessa officer limits bat wielding student in school street standoff
Odessa Police Officer Cpl. J C Davis encountered ten to fifteen teens near Permian High School behind the campus when a 16-year-old boy grabbed a baseball bat and charged two peers. Officers arrested two students and detained a third after a brief confrontation. All three faced return-to-class eligibility on Monday.
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NATO coalition readies airstrikes over Kosovo crisis
Washington and NATO pressed toward military action against Yugoslav forces in Kosovo amid Milosevic stalemate. US plans to lead about 250 aircraft including stealth fighters and bombers. Civilians endure displacement while Yugoslav commanders brace for potential strikes.
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Government sues Visa and MasterCard over monopoly claims
The Justice Department filed a New York federal suit accusing Visa and MasterCard of restraining competition and limiting consumer choice. It cites their combined 75 percent share and challenges exclusionary rules that bar banks from working with smaller networks. Consumers may see future rate effects, officials say.
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