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World Health Organization: Cell Phones "Possibly" Linked to Cancer

By Barbara Feder Ostrov

Connecting cell phones to cancer, HIV/AIDS at 30, hospital drug shortages and more in today's Daily Briefing.

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High Flame Retardant Levels In California's Mexican-American Schoolchildren: Why?

By Barbara Feder Ostrov

Why do Mexican-American schoolchildren in California have seven times more flame retardant in their systems than their peers in Mexico? Answers and more in our Daily Briefing.

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The Taxman Cometh, Even for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

By Barbara Feder Ostrov

Medical pot purveyors can't escape the tax man, plus more from our Daily Briefing.

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Survey: Many Americans Think Health Reform's Repealed (It's Not)

By Barbara Feder Ostrov

Why do so many Americans think health reform has been repealed? Answers and more in our Daily Briefing.

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Health Reform: Where Do Journalists Go From Here?

By Barbara Feder Ostrov

Here's a recap of the latest developments on the health reform front, along with some helpful resources and story ideas for your community.

March 21, 2010, 10 p.m. PST

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Conrad Murray's Mistakes, Part 4: When Michael Jackson collapsed, story spun out of doc's control

By William Heisel

Here’s where you have to pity Dr. Conrad Murray, regardless of whether you think he’s guilty.

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Tricks of the Trade: Finding Nuggets In the River of Medical Studies

By Lauran Neergaard

Get tips on covering medical research stories from veteran AP reporter Lauran Neergaard.

 

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