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Chicken producers debate 'natural' label (AP)

July 30, 2010

AP - A disagreement among poultry producers about whether chicken injected with salt, water and other ingredients can be promoted as "natural" has prompted federal officials to consider changing labeling guidelines.

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NYC looks to stop spreading bedbug infestations (AP)

AP - One of every 15 New Yorkers battled bedbugs last year, officials said Wednesday as they announced a plan to fight the spreading infestation, including a public-awareness campaign and a top entomologist to head the effort.


Hands-only CPR, pushy dispatchers are lifesavers (AP)

AP - More bystanders are willing to attempt CPR if an emergency dispatcher gives them firm and direct instructions — especially if they can just press on the chest and skip the mouth-to-mouth, according to new research.


Calcium supplements linked to heart attacks: study (AFP)

AFP - Ordinary calcium supplements taken by the elderly to strengthen bones may boost the risk of heart attacks, according to a study released Friday.


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Hands-only CPR, pushy dispatchers are lifesavers (AP)

AP - More bystanders are willing to attempt CPR if an emergency dispatcher gives them firm and direct instructions — especially if they can just press on the chest and skip the mouth-to-mouth, according to new research.


For kids, video games top saving nature: survey (AFP)

AFP - Ten times more children around the world rank watching television and playing video games as more important to them than saving the environment, according to a survey released Wednesday.


More schools close, swine flu cases pass 100 (AP)

AP - Hundreds of schools scattered around the country closed as the nation's swine flu caseload passed 100 Thursday, and U.S. authorities said they eventually could produce enough vaccine for everyone if necessary — but that shots couldn't begin until fa