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Health Assessment Defined

An evaluation of available data on existing or potential risks to human health posed by a Superfund site. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is required to perform such an assessment at every site on the National Priorities List.

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S.C.'s higher insurance fee for smokers gets cloudy

Published August 21, 2008, 7:26 pm, The Times and Democrat

COLUMBIA, S.C. - South Carolina’s governor, comptroller general and top legislators thought they voted last week on a proposal to raise health insurance by $25 per month for state employees who smoke.

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The price of risky sex 22 Aug 2008, 0036 hrs IST, IANS

Published August 21, 2008, 6:58 pm, The Times of India

People having a history of sexually transmitted disease, including multiple partners and risky behaviour, pay the price later in life by losing the heart or drive for sex.

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State's higher insurance fee for smokers gets cloudy

Published August 21, 2008, 6:44 pm, Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Published: Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 3:57 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 3:57 p.m. COLUMBIA -- South Carolina's governor, comptroller general and top legislators thought they voted last week on a proposal to raise health insurance by $25 per month for state employees who smoke.

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Awards recognise excellence

Published August 21, 2008, 6:17 pm, Scoop.co.nz

“Institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs) have recognised the excellence of their peers in the 2008 ITP New Zealand Awards. Six awards have been made that match the ITP sector charter that was agreed by members in 2003”, said Dave Guerin, ITP New Zealand Executive Director.

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Trained Professionals and Online Tools Can Help Seniors Find a New Home

Published August 21, 2008, 4:57 pm, Today's News-Herald

(ARA) - Helping a parent move to senior housing can seem more intimidating than orchestrating a rocket launch. The death of a spouse, declining health or safety concerns can trigger the need to move. The first phase comes with the realization that what has been home is no longer suitable.

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Yar"Adua Shops for New Ministers

Published August 21, 2008, 4:55 pm, This Day

The shake-up in the administration of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua will be stepped up in the coming weeks as the president continues with his far-reaching re-jiggling, one year after assuming office.

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Occupational health and safety course for HMC staff

Published August 21, 2008, 4:47 pm, The Peninsula

DOHA • The Occupational Health and Safety Department (OHSD) of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is conducting a course to improve the skill of the department staff.

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New sleep lab to benefit shift-workers

Published August 21, 2008, 4:42 pm, News-Medical-Net

Two specialist laboratories opening night at the University of Sydney will shed light on the impact of sleep and circadian disruption in medical disorders and shift-workers, and the neurobiological mechanisms underlying substance abuse and depression.

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Study Shows Improved Quality of Life for Older Women on HRT

Published August 21, 2008, 4:31 pm, Newswise

New evidence published on BMJ.com today shows that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can improve the health related quality of life of older women.

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Study shows improved quality of life for older women on HRT

Published August 21, 2008, 4:27 pm, EurekAlert!

( BMJ-British Medical Journal ) New evidence published online today shows that hormone replacement therapy can improve the health related quality of life of older women.HRT guidelines should be reviewed in light of this evidence, say the authors.

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