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YOUNGSTOWN ST. (5-9) Rebillot 0-0 0-0 0, Liles 5-6 2-3 12, Mays 2-11 2-2 6, Cooksey 2-3 6-6 12, Bright 6-15 8-9 23, Ward 0-1 0-0 0, Niemi 0-0 0-0 0, Martin 2-3 3-3 7, Boudler 0-1 0-0 0, Blocker 5-7 1-3 11, Sulskis 4-11 0-0 9. Totals 26-58 22-26 80.
Halftime--Ill.-Chicago 38-31. 3-Point Goals--Ill.-Chicago 5-17 (Mayo 2-8, Stewart 1-2, Kreps 1-3, Boyd 1-3, Neely 0-1), Youngstown St. 6-17 (Bright 3-6, Cooksey 2-2, Sulskis 1-6, Ward 0-1, Mays 0-2). Fouled Out--None. Rebounds--Ill.-Chicago 31 (VanderMeer... -
Illinois, 41 other states in salmonella outbreak
AP Medical WriterA nationwide salmonella outbreak that has struck 42 states, including Illinois, has put about one in five of its victims in the hospital, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. Nearly 400 people have become ill in the...Tags: North Dakota, Ohio, Georgia, Michael Doyle, Minnesota
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Alzheimer's drugs raise death risk, study shows
The Associated PressAnti-psychotic drugs commonly used to treat Alzheimer's disease may double a patient's chance of dying within a few years, suggests a new study that adds to concerns already known about such medications. "For the vast majority of Alzheimer's patients,...Tags: Diseases, Mental Illness, Medical Research, Pharmaceuticals, Alzheimer's Disease
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Reports of 3 Long Islanders sick from salmonella
At least three Long Islanders may have been sickened in a new wave of salmonella infections in nearly 400 people nationwide, officials said yesterday. Cynthia Brown, spokeswoman for the Nassau County Health Department, confirmed one case and there were...Tags: Ohio, California, Health Organizations, Georgia, Diseases
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Death risk double in latest study of anti-psychotic drugs for elderly Alzheimer's patients
AP Medical WriterLONDON (AP) — Anti-psychotic drugs commonly used to treat Alzheimer's disease may double a patient's chance of dying within a few years, suggests a new study that adds to concerns already known about such medications. "For the vast majority of...Tags: Medical Specialization, Therapies, Diseases, Mental Illness, Health Treatments
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Officials: CDC probe into salmonella outbreak includes Ill.; nearly 400 cases nationwide
AP Medical WriterATLANTA (AP) — A nationwide salmonella outbreak that has struck 42 states has put about one in five of its victims in the hospital, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. Nearly 400 people have become ill in the outbreak...Tags: North Dakota, Ohio, Michigan, Georgia, Michael Doyle
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Honey credited with saving man's leg from amputation
Special to NewsdayA Little Neck man may owe his right leg to an unlikely ancient remedy: honey. Treatment that was until only recently thought by many to be "barbaric," according to one nurse at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, probably saved Franklin...Tags: Little Neck, Health Organizations, Injuries, Diseases, Hospitals and Clinics
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Study: Alzheimer's drugs may double risk of death
LONDON - Anti-psychotic drugs commonly used to treat Alzheimer's disease may double a patient's chance of dying within a few years, suggests a new study that adds to concerns already known about such medications. "For the vast majority of Alzheimer's...Tags: Diseases, Mental Illness, Medical Research, Alzheimer's Disease
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Government jobs top workplace injuries in Va
New numbers show more workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in Virginia from those in government jobs than in the private sector in 2007. According to a Virginia Department of Labor and Industry report released Thursday, 104,200 workers were...Tags: Injuries, Virginia, Local Authority
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Mass. wants calorie counts posted on menu boards at fast-food outlets as soon as this fall
Associated Press WriterBOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts health officials plan to follow the lead of New York City and California in requiring fast-food chains to post calorie counts for their products on boards behind the order counter. That is one of several proposals in a...Tags: Obesity, California, Massachusetts, Health Organizations, Epidemics and Plagues
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Doctors use honey to save man's leg
Special to NewsdayA Little Neck man may owe his right leg to an unlikely ancient remedy: honey. Treatment that was until only recently thought by many to be "barbaric," according to one nurse at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, saved Franklin Lloyd from...Tags: Manhasset, Medical Specialization, Little Neck, Health Organizations, Long Island
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Tom Cruise calls the death of Travolta son 'horrific' during an appearance on 'The View'
AP Television WriterNEW YORK (AP) — "Horrific" is how Tom Cruise described the sudden death of the son of his friend, John Travolta. Cruise struggled to maintain his composure as he spoke on "The View" about last week's death of 16-year-old Jett Travolta. "John just...Tags: Family Vacations, Barbara Walters, Tom Cruise, John Travolta, Kelly Preston
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