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November 23, 2009 The federal government said it has found a "strong association" between problematic imported Chinese drywall and corrosion of pipes and wires, a conclusion that supports complaints by thousands of homeowners over the last year.

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When Your Boss Wants Your DNA()  

November 23, 2009 The University of Akron said it could ask new workers for a DNA sample to run background checks. But an anti-discrimination law that went into full effect Nov. 21 prevents employers from requiring workers to share genetic information.

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November 22, 2009 President Obama has recruited former Sen. Tom Daschle to help persuade reluctant Democrats to approve health care legislation. Daschle discusses his role and how he hopes to make lawmakers understand "the consequences of failure."

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Democrats At Odds Over Health Bill()  

November 22, 2009 Some moderates threatened Sunday to scuttle legislation if their demands aren't met, while more liberal members warned their party leaders not to bend.

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Genetic Testing Reveals Devastating Illness()  

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November 23, 2009 Journalist Charles Sabine watched his father die from the degenerative illness Huntington's disease. After watching his brother struggle with the disease for years, Sabine decided to be tested. "Nothing that I've experienced compares with that test in terms of the terror that it inflicted on me," he says. Sabine says his young daughter does not have the Huntington's gene.

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Rolling The Dice On Mammograms()  

November 21, 2009 Every 1,900 screenings for women in their 40s produces just one case in which cancer is discovered. But what if you're the one?

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Tamiflu-Proof Flu? Not Much Yet()  

November 20, 2009 Experts are watching two clusters of resistance to a popular flu drug.

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Politics, Breast Health Have A Long History Together()  

November 20, 2009 Meddling in medical recommendations is nothing new for politicians

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Evidence-Based Medicine: Hard For Some To Swallow()  

November 20, 2009 Patients often find it difficult to base medical decisions on study results.

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