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Obama Addresses Ire on Health Insurance Contraception Rule (08 Feb 2012)
Facing criticism from religious-affiliated institutions, the Obama administration promised on Tuesday to explore ways to make a new health insurance requirement more flexible.

After Outcry, Karen Handel Resigns From Komen (08 Feb 2012)
Karen Handel�s resignation came just days after the cancer foundation reversed its decision to cut funds to Planned Parenthood.

Mindful Eating as Way to Fight Bingeing (08 Feb 2012)
A concept based on Buddhist teachings encourages people to eat slowly, paying close attention to the sensation and purpose of each morsel.

House and Senate at Impasse on Medicare (07 Feb 2012)
Lawmakers in both parties say they want to give doctors a small increase in Medicare payments, but they cannot agree on how to pay for it.

Fallout From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Retraction Is Far and Wide (07 Feb 2012)
As the published evidence for the source of chronic fatigue syndrome fell apart, a legal melodrama erupted, dismaying and demoralizing patients and many members of the scientific community.

The New Old Age: Drinking in Assisted Living (07 Feb 2012)
A surprising number of residents in assisted living facilities may be drinking alcohol, a new report finds.

Essay: Breast Cancer Screening Matters, but Prevention Is the Real Goal (07 Feb 2012)
Perhaps too much emphasis is placed on looking for existing breast cancer when the search should focus on prevention and the possibility of finding a vaccine.

The Consumer: New Weight Watchers Plan Leaves Some Grumbling (08 Feb 2012)
An overhaul to Weight Watchers' diet plan has caused many longtime members to complain about slow weight loss.

Recipes for Health: Beet Greens With Beets, Lemon and Yogurt � Recipes for Health (08 Feb 2012)
The authentic version of this Greek dish has a lot more olive oil, but its slimmer cousin doesn�t fail to satisfy.

Exemestane, Thought to Prevent Cancer, Also Causes Bone Loss (07 Feb 2012)
A drug that scientists had hoped would help prevent breast cancer has a significant side effect.