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Why the US teen birthrate hit a record low in 2010
Last year, the teen birthrate dropped to the lowest level ever reported in the US. Increased use of birth control is one reason, and many say that parent-child dialogue is key.
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Faced by threat of a sexual assault? There's an app for that.
Two apps, available early next year, are intended to help prevent sexual assault and abuse, especially on college campuses. They won Vice President Biden's 'Apps Against Abuse' technology challenge.
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Government suspends home-care provision of health-care reform law
The CLASS act, a provision in the heath-care reform law designed to help the disabled and elderly cash to receive care at home, could not be both voluntary and budget-neutral, say health officials.
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Medicare payments: US encourages bundling
Medicare payments, if bundled, could save the US money. The agency that handles Medicare payments is trying to make incentives to base payments on the quality of care, not the quantity, says a government official.
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How does Obama want to reshape preschools? Education Department shows its hand.
The Education Department announced the guidelines for its latest Race to the Top competition, which will target preschools. The rules show what President Obama wants to change.
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Health insurers must provide free birth control
Health insurers must also provide other preventive services under new federal rules, which say health insurers can't charge a co-pay.
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Election 101: Ten questions about Newt Gingrich as a presidential candidate
Newt Gingrich, best known for engineering the 1994 Republican Revolution, is using the revolutionary social media platforms of Facebook and Twitter to promote his "run for President." The former speaker is a masterful strategist with a brilliant political mind. But a rocky marital record and a penchant for flame-throwing may jeopardize his candidacy.
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Take the CLASS Act off the chopping block
The CLASS Act, a program for disabled and elderly people included in the 2010 Affordable Care Act, is facing Republican scrutiny
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Health care reform: How big is Obama's concession?
On Monday, President Obama offered to let states design their own health systems, as long as they meet the overall goals of the national health care reform plan.
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Health care reform repeal: Does GOP really mean it?
The Republican leadership is planning only one day of debate on health care reform repeal, but some House GOP lawmakers insist that the vote is not just a symbol.
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Health-care reform in GOP cross hairs
Republicans plan an all-out assault on the new health-care reform law, which they see as the biggest symbol of over-reach by Democrats. President Obama's veto pen is the first defense.
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Health-care reform: After big GOP gains, will it be repealed?
Health-care reform is in the cross hairs of House Republicans, who are regaining control of the House. They vow to repeal or dismantle the legislation.
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College professor uncovers America's 'abhorrent' STD experiments in Guatemala
The US apologized today for a series of medical experiments about sexually transmitted diseases it carried out in Guatemala in the 1940s. A Wellesley College professor discovered the project.
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Rahm Emanuel didn't kill 'public option,' says Kathleen Sebelius
Rahm Emanuel's White House chief of staff role wasn't in crafting policy, but in managing strategy, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told reporters Thursday.
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Kathleen Sebelius sees 'dangerous' flow of anonymous campaign cash
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said she has seen dozens of political ads paid for by generic-sounding organizations with anonymous money.
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As political ads abound, a push to uncloak who is behind them
Political ads paid for by nondescript organizations such as Minnesota Forward have caused some to investigate who is donating to these nonprofits – and the IRS could be helping out.
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Medicare fund might last 12 years longer than previously thought
Medicare is in better shape because of President Barack Obama's sweeping health care overhaul.
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Social Security to pay out more in 2010 than it takes in
Social Security intake from tax revenue will fall below program costs this year. In annual reports on the fiscal health of Social Security and Medicare, Obama administration cites 'work left to do.'
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Social Security: Are we at a tipping point?
Social Security and Medicare are facing strains from an aging population and an economy that can't seem to get out of low gear. For the first time since the 1980s, Social Security will pay out more money in benefits this year than it collects in payroll taxes.
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Medicare scams totaling $251M result in 36 arrests
Medicare fraud pushes authorities to conduct the largest fraud bust ever in five different states and arrested dozens of suspects accused in scams totaling $251 million.
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Obama crafts first national strategy to fight HIV/AIDS
The Obama administration is set to unveil America's first HIV/AIDS strategy on Tuesday. It includes no new funding, but redirects dollars toward the most at-risk and affected groups.
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Health care fraud: two ways scammers are trying to take your money
The new reform law has created confusion. Scammers are trying to take advantage. Be on the lookout for these two types of health care fraud, which are the most common, federal officials say.
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Michelle Obama expands the White House garden
Last year's White House garden wasn't big enough, Michelle Obama decided. So she expanded it this year. Already, the first lady and schoolchildren have begun planting vegetables in the popular plot.
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New FDA rules restrict tobacco marketing to kids
Marketing tobacco products to kids and teens will be restricted under new FDA rules to be published Friday.
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To advance healthcare reform, Obama comes down on insurers
In his healthcare reform rally in Pennsylvania Monday, Obama vilified insurance companies for denying coverage and raising premiums. In defense, the insurance industry cites soaring costs.
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