Health: Death of woman hospitalized for ‘horrific’ bedsore sparks criminal investigation...
Editor's note and warning: A highly disturbing photo of Chrissy Dunnington's bedsore is contained at the bottom of this story. The photo has been provided by her...
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Health: U.S. study on health benefits of moderate alcohol intake shut...
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Health: California moves to declare coffee safe from cancer risk (Report)
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Health: Expert says pressure injuries such as bedsores are preventable (Report)
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Health: State appeals court reinstates California’s right-to-die law (Report)
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Health: Drug patents could be Canada’s special weapon in U.S. trade...
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