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H1N1 cases fall in U.S. but could rise with Thanksgiving travel, gatherings

The level of swine flu activity in the United States appears to be declining, although officials are worried about another increase of cases during the Thanksgiving holiday when many people travel and families gather.

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Swine flu puts airlines, travelers in tough spot

Sick fliers weigh social responsibility vs. financial toll of altering plans To help keep sick travelers from flying, some airlines have opted to waive change fees for passengers who postpone their trips. As outbreaks of the...

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Swine flu may have peaked in U.S.

Although federal health officials decline to use the word "peaked," the current wave of swine flu appears to have done so in the United States. Flu activity is coming down in all regions of the country, the Centers for Disease...

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OSHA outlines H1N1 inspection procedures

WASHINGTON—The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Friday issued a compliance directive to ensure uniform inspection procedures to identify and minimize or eliminate high- to very high-risk occupational exposures...

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Lewis: Holidays sales could be another bad rerun

By Al Lewis Dow Jones Newswires USAA Financial Planning Services has been asking folks what movie title best describes their holiday budget. "It's a Wonderful Life," said 29 percent of 1,000 adults polled. Yet another 19...

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Hobbit Travel recalls staff

Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune Hobbit Travel President George Wozniak said he’s confident that business will continue to improve. As cold weather approaches, Minnesotans are plotting their winter getaways and for Hobbit President...

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10. Keen for a trip to Iceland?

Big drop in currency value makes formerly expensive destination attractive. Since the global financial crisis, Malaysians are observed to be staying close to home, choosing mainly popular domestic and regional destinations with...

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GOP: Breast exams show 'rationing'

'This is how rationing begins,' Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said Tuesday. Confusing new recommendations on mammograms and pap smears are playing into public fears about the increased role the federal government would play...

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GOP: Breast exams show 'rationing' (Politico)

'This is how rationing begins,' Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) said Tuesday. Confusing new recommendations on mammograms and pap smears are playing into public fears about the increased role the federal government would play...

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Study links ailments to global climate change

Kidney stones, malaria, Lyme disease, depression and respiratory illness all may increase with global warming, researchers at Harvard Medical School say. By Jim Efstathiou Jr Kidney stones, malaria, Lyme disease, depression and...

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