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HealthDay – SATURDAY, Aug. 29 (HealthDay News) — Ragweed, the bane of many
allergy sufferers, will soon be in bloom.

AP – A leading GOP negotiator on health care struck a further blow to fading chances of a bipartisan compromise by saying Democratic proposals would restrict medical choices and make the country’s “finances sicker without saving you money.”

AP – Steve Marino ran off three straight birdies late in the third round Saturday for a 3-under 68 to catch Paul Goydos for a share of the lead at The Barclays and give himself another shot at his first PGA Tour victory.

AFP – Swine flu spreads four times faster than other viruses and 40 percent of the fatalities are young adults in good health, the world’s top health official warned in an interview appearing Saturday.

AFP – It may be one of nature’s repulsive little blood-sucking parasites, but the humble tick could yield a future cure for cancers of the skin, liver and pancreas, Brazilian researchers have discovered.

HealthDay – THURSDAY, Aug. 27 (HealthDay News) — Although there is no cure
for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), starting treatment early
may slow progression of the illness and add years to the lives of
sufferers, new research finds.

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) — When you’re searching for a
friend in a crowd, it appears that your “mind’s eye” acts like a spotlight
to scan the scene in front of you until you find the right person.

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — An ulcer is a breakdown in the lining of
the stomach or the first part of the small intestine. A certain type of
bacterial infection is the most frequent cause, but lifestyle factors may
also raise your risk.

HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — For various reasons, your doctor may
recommend bed rest during pregnancy.

HealthDay – FRIDAY, Aug. 28 (HealthDay News) — Olympic gold medal figure skater
Kristi Yamaguchi is teaming up with U.S. health experts to deliver a
simple and important message as flu season approaches: With all the hype
around the H1N1 swine flu, don’t forget to get a shot against the seasonal
flu.