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Flu Patch

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:07:00 GMT

Giving yourself a flu vaccine may sound scary but as Sandra Hughes reports a new tiny patch under research would make it simple and almost pain-free. IT'S NOT JUST CHILDREN WHO DON'T LIKE THOSE ANNUAL FLU SHOTS! I'm a little bit of a baby. I don't like

Yuck: Few people correctly cover coughs, sneezes

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:12:00 GMT

A new swine flu study finds that most people use their hands to stifle a cough or sneeze an unsanitary practice that contributes to the spread of germs. For a study in New Zealand last August, medical students secretly watched hundreds of peopl

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:51:00 GMT

Authorities have identified a Madison woman killed when a boat broke free from a pickup truck that was hauling it and hit the truck she was riding in. Forty-six-year-old Rebecca Hopf died after the crash Sunday afternoon on U.S. Highway 81 north

SD returning unused swine flu vaccine doses

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:57:00 GMT

State officials are sending more than 17,000 doses of swine flu vaccine back to suppliers as outdated trash. The doses, which were once in high demand, are being sent in Pierre to the manufacturer McKesson in Tennessee. Another 100,000 or more

Get Your Shots

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:14:00 GMT

Cases of whooping cough are on the rise this year across the country - causing small outbreaks in states like California, where at least five infants have died. While North Dakota is only reporting about 20 cases so far this year, healthcare providers sa

Klose on bench out for thirdplace match

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:07:00 GMT

Miroslav Klose's aching back prevented him from starting the third-place playoff against Uruguay on Saturday. Klose is one goal shy of Brazilian forward Ronaldo's World Cup record of 15. Cacau replaced Klose, who has four goals in this tou

Mariners CF Gutierrez scratched with flu symptoms

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 05:54:00 GMT

Seattle Mariners center fielder Franklin Gutierrez has been scratched from the starting lineup because of flulike symptoms. Gutierrez was removed about 35 minutes before Seattle's game Thursday against the New York Yankees. Ryan Langerhans was i

CORRECTS 7th NewsMinute

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:17:00 GMT

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid calls a third filibuster by Republicans to block an extension of unemployment benefits "beyond disappointing." The action Wednesday night means more than 1.3 million jobless won't get their benefits reinstated before

No benefits for many jobless...Obama talks immigration...Alex...

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:43:00 GMT

AP IMPACT: Millions of vaccine doses to be burned

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:47:00 GMT

A whopping 40 million doses of swine flu vaccine have expired and will be destroyed. That's believed to be a record loss of flu vaccine. And it means about a quarter of the swine flu vaccine supply for the U.S. public wasn't used. Some cri

Spill help from abroad...Battening down...iPhone insurance...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:07:00 GMT

The State Department says the U.S. is accepting help from 12 countries and international organizations offering assistance with the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Almost all the countries and groups expect to be paid for their help, although the

Abbott consider selling vaccines business

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:01:00 GMT

Drug and medical device manufacturer Abbott Laboratories is considering selling its vaccine unit, just a few months after acquiring the business from a European competitor. Company spokesman Scott Stoffel confirmed the company is exploring the s

Preparing for H1N1

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:38:00 GMT

While flu season is still several months away, local medical centers are already prepping for both the seasonal flu and H1N1. Kent Martin, an infectious disease doctor at MedCenter One says it won't be long before the hospital system begins placing its

2 experts resign from WHO swine flu review panel

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:41:00 GMT

The World Health Organization says two members have resigned from an expert panel reviewing the global body's response to the swine flu outbreak. WHO said Tuesday that John MacKenzie and Tony Evans stepped down over concerns that their close ass

Health reform costs hit Walgreen fiscal 3Q profit

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:53:00 GMT

Walgreen Co., the biggest U.S. drugstore chain, says its profit sank 11 percent in the fiscal third quarter because of health care reform expenses, the cost of buying the Duane Reade chain, and a weaker flu season. The Deerfield, Ill., company e

Study: Vuvuzela could spread colds and flu

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 05:33:00 GMT

A London doctor says the vuvuzela, already criticized by some for being too noisy, may also be spreading colds and flu germs. The vuvuzela, a long plastic horn as common as uncomfortable seats at soccer matches in South Africa, is just about the

WHO chief says swine flu is still a pandemic

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:43:00 GMT

The head of the World Health Organization says swine flu is still a pandemic even though the period of most intense activity appears to have passed. WHO Director-General Margaret Chan says a decision on whether to declare the global epidemic of

(Following Advance for Use Friday, June 11)

Sun, 30 May 2010 03:27:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Friday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2010. There are 203 days left in the year. Today's Highlights in History: On June 11, 1776, the Continental Congress formed a committee to draft a Declaration of Inde

Latest Montana sports:

Thu, 27 May 2010 20:41:00 GMT

Montana volleyball coach Jerry Wagner has announced that libero/setter Brooke Fournier (for-nee-AIR') of Redondo Beach, Calif., has been accepted by the university and will join the Griz program in the fall. Wagner says Fournier brings a wealth

Thursday's major league summary

Thu, 27 May 2010 17:27:00 GMT

Kevin Kouzmanoff doubled in three runs to cap a five-run eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 for their second road series win. Gabe Gross homered for the Athletics, who won the final two games of the

Flu bug forces Paterno to cancel appearance again

Thu, 27 May 2010 13:01:00 GMT

Penn State coach Joe Paterno has bowed out a few hours before a scheduled appearance at a university alumni event because of a lingering flu bug. The 83-year-old Paterno has had an intestinal ailment that kept him from attending a similar recept

3 straight homers lead Rockies to sweep Dbacks

Thu, 27 May 2010 11:23:00 GMT

Seth Smith, Carlos Gonzalez and Ryan Spilborghs hit consecutive home runs in the seventh inning, Troy Tulowitzki also homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 on Thursday to sweep the three-game series. Gonzalez and Spi

Perkins cleared...Tillman honored...The rain's a pain...

Thu, 27 May 2010 08:42:00 GMT

Boston will have center Kendrick Perkins available for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against Orlando tomorrow night, after the NBA rescinded one of the two technical fouls he was assessed last night. That means Perkins hasn't hit the mark o

Update on the latest in business:

Mon, 24 May 2010 20:34:00 GMT

Financial companies have dragged stocks lower on uncertainty about the U.S. government's financial overhaul plan and debt problems in Europe. Investors are worried about limits that could be placed on U.S. banks in a final version of the finan

FDA approves swine flu test for permanent use

Mon, 24 May 2010 04:51:00 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration says it has approved the first diagnostic test for 2009 swine flu under its traditional approval system. The FDA previously cleared several tests on a limited basis for use during the declared public health emerg

Expert group to view confidential swine flu papers

Wed, 19 May 2010 00:32:00 GMT

The head of an independent committee probing the World Health Organization's response to the swine flu outbreak says his group wants to see confidential exchanges between the U.N. body and industry on the issue. Harvey Fineberg, president of the

Paul Johnson - From Bismarck to Bulgaria

Thu, 13 May 2010 13:02:00 GMT

He's been in the education business since college... moving all over North Dakota and into Minnesota. Now, Superintendent Paul Johnson is preparing to work in a district... on the other side of the globe! Reporter Amber Schatz shows us his decade-long tr

2 new swine flu deaths reported in Minnesota

Wed, 12 May 2010 07:53:00 GMT

The death toll from swine flu in Minnesota has risen to 63 after the Health Department officially attributed two deaths last fall to the pandemic virus. The Minnesota Health Department released its weekly update of flu statistics on Wednesday an

CVS Caremark 1Q profit grows 4.5 percent

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:46:00 GMT

CVS Caremark Corp. says its profit rose 4.5 percent in the first quarter on improvement at both its drugstores and its pharmacy benefits management business. CVS is also raising the low end of its annual profit forecasts. Despite a weak flu

CVS Caremark 1Q profit grows 5 percent

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:46:00 GMT

CVS Caremark Corp. says its profit rose 4 percent in the first quarter on improvement at both its drugstores and its pharmacy benefits management business. CVS is also raising the low end of its annual profit forecasts. Despite a weak flu s

Swine flu fears push seasonal shots to record high

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 07:25:00 GMT

People who were worried about swine flu also got seasonal shots this past flu season. And this fall, it will be easier one shot will take care of them both. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says fears of swine flu helped boost vac

2009 seasonal flu vaccinations reach record high

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:26:00 GMT

Health officials say a record 40 percent of Americans got ordinary flu vaccinations last year, and fear of swine flu played a role. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the jump was most dramatic in children, but there was also a

SanofiAventis 1st quarter profit up 8.6 percent

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:24:00 GMT

Sanofi-Aventis is reporting an 8.6 percent increase in first quarter net profit thanks to its swine flu vaccine and acquisitions including the Tennessee company Chattem Inc. France's largest drug maker said net profit in the three month period r

WellPoint 1Q profit rises on consumer business

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:36:00 GMT

Health insurer WellPoint Inc. says its profit jumped 51 percent in the first quarter as it did more government business and the weak flu season led to lower medical costs. The Indianapolis company says it earned $867.8 million, or $1.96 per shar

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, May 4)

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:13:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Tuesday, May 4, the 124th day of 2010. There are 241 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On May 4, 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire during an anti-war protest at Kent State U

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, May 4)

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 02:17:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Saturday, April 24)

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:27:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Saturday, April 24, the 114th day of 2010. There are 251 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 24, 1898, Spain declared war on the United States after rejecting America's ultim

H1N1 - Recapping the Flu Season

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:16:00 GMT

It created many challenges for hospitals throughout the world, and local health care facilities were no exception. The flu season arrived ahead of schedule this past year, with new cases of the H1N1 virus spreading like wildfire as early as September. D

Flu drugs saved many pregnant swine flu victims

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:17:00 GMT

The most complete analysis of swine flu deaths among pregnant women last year indicates that quick treatment with Tamiflu or a similar medicine saved the lives of many. Government researchers reported that 56 pregnant women died from the new flu

Stock futures rise, point to higher opening

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:57:00 GMT

Stock futures are rising as investors look to build on a late-day rally after another round of upbeat earnings reports. Overseas markets mostly rose Tuesday. Investors are setting aside concerns about a potential overhaul of financial regu

Update on the latest in business:

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:34:00 GMT

The Dow Jones Industrial Average hopes to add to Monday's gains. The Dow opened the week by climbing 73.39 point to 11,092.05. The Standard and Poors 500 Index is at 1,197.52 after gaining 5.39 yesterday. The Nasdaq composite index is at 2,480.11 aft

Respiratory Care Experts Meet

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:16:00 GMT

Health care workers put themselves on the front lines of the battling disease every day when providing care for those who are sick. Taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves and patients not only saves money in health care expenses but it

(Following Advance for Use Thursday, April 29)

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:02:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Thursday, April 29, the 119th day of 2010. There are 246 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 29, 1945, during World War II, American soldiers liberated the Dachau concentrati

(Following Advance for Use Wednesday, April 28)

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:02:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Wednesday, April 28, the 118th day of 2010. There are 247 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 28, 1758, the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, was born in We

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, April 27)

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:02:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Tuesday, April 27, the 117th day of 2010. There are 248 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 27, 1810, Ludwig van Beethoven wrote one of his most famous piano compositions, th

(Following Advance for Use Monday, April 26)

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 04:02:00 GMT

Today in History Today is Monday, April 26, the 116th day of 2010. There are 249 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On April 26, 1785, American naturalist, hunter and artist John James Audubon was born in pre

(Following Advance for Use Tuesday, April 27)

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:03:00 GMT

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Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:03:00 GMT

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Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:03:00 GMT

(Following Advance for Use Wednesday, April 28)

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:03:00 GMT

Bruins assistant taken to hospital with flu

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:26:00 GMT

Boston Bruins assistant coach Craig Ramsay was taken by ambulance to a Buffalo hospital where he's been diagnosed with the flu prior to the team's playoff opener against the Sabres. Bruins spokesman Matt Chmura said Ramsay was feeling ill about

(Following Advance for Use Saturday, April 24)

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:34:00 GMT

Protecting Your Health

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:14:00 GMT

There are many people who work to make sure you stay healthy, whether you are eating at a restaurant, swimming in a public pool, or needing a flu shot. This past week was desginated as National Public Health week and in our Eye on Health series, Carla

(Following Advance for Use Saturday, April 24)

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 03:06:00 GMT

Saturday's NBA Summary

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:14:00 GMT

Larry Hughes scored 18 points, D.J. Augustin hit the go-ahead jumper with just over a minute left, and the Charlotte Bobcats used their depth to hold off the Detroit Pistons 99-95. Gerald Wallace and Stephen Jackson added 14 points apiece and

Pierce scores 24 in Celts win as Bucks lose cool

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 16:24:00 GMT

Paul Pierce scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half and the Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee 105-90 on Saturday night without Kevin Garnett, pushing the Bucks around in the process. After a rough-and-tumble game in Milwaukee last month, this

CORRECTS PenguinsIslanders story

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:45:00 GMT

Dennis Wideman broke a tie early in the third period, giving Boston a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night and solidifying the Bruins' position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. With the win, Boston moved out of eighth pla

Thursday's NHL Summary

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:42:00 GMT

Bruins beat Sabres, gain 2 points in East race

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:53:00 GMT

Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:45:00 GMT

Former Alaska Gov. [[kxtopic:sarah-palin:t[sarah palin]:t]] says Minnesota Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann will lead efforts to replace the Democratic-backed federal [[kxtopic:health-care:t[health care]:t]] overhaul. The 2008 GOP vice presidenti

Health Department: Flu deaths hit 70 in Minnesota

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:03:00 GMT

The Minnesota Health Department says 70 people have now died of the flu in Minnesota this season. The department reported two more deaths on Wednesday, including one in December related to swine flu and one in March related to the seasonal flu.

UK goverment cuts Glaxo swine flu vaccine order

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 01:35:00 GMT

GlaxoSmithKline PLC has agreed to cut the British government's order of H1N1 swine flu vaccine by around a third without penalty. Under an agreement announced Tuesday, the government's order has been capped at 34.8 million doses. It won't

Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:42:00 GMT

Two people were injured when their twin-engine airplane crashed into a marshy area near Flying Cloud Airport. The pilot, 56-year-old Alvin Bites, and 58-year-old passenger Timothy Jacobson were conscious and alert when they were removed from th

Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:55:00 GMT

The White House says President Barack Obama has spoken for about an hour with China's president. The call was made from Air Force One as the President was returning from New England. The lengthy talk lasted about 15 minutes after Air Force One

Rhode Island leads nation in swine flu vaccinations...

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:34:00 GMT

Rhode Island leads the nation in swine flu vaccinations, thanks to an aggressive campaign. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 39 percent of people in the state were inoculated. Among children the rate was about 85 percent.

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:...

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:31:00 GMT

The South Dakota Board of Regents has delayed a decision on college tuition and fee increases next year. Regents CEO Jack Warner says officials want more time to study the impact of the state budget the Legislature passed this week. The $1.

Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press...

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:24:00 GMT

The South Dakota Board of Regents needs more time to make a decision on college tuition and fee increases for next year. CEO Jack Warner says officials want to fully study the impact of the recently-passed state budget. It includes cuts for the highe

H1N1 Vaccination Clinic, Feb. 11, 2 - 6:00 pm

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck Burleigh Public Health will hold an H1N1 Vaccination Clinic, Feb. 11, 2:00 ? 6:00 p.m., 500 East Front Avenue, Bismarck. People 65 years and older are now encouraged to seek vaccination against H1N1 There will be NO CH

H1N1 Vaccination Clinic, Feb. 4, 2 - 6:00 pm

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck Burleigh Public Health will hold H1N1 Vaccination Clinics, Feb 4 and Feb. 11, 2:00 ? 6:00 p.m., 500 East Front Avenue, Bismarck. People 65 years and older are now encouraged to seek vaccination against H1N1 There will

H1N1 Vaccination Clinic Dec. 29 - Open to Everyone

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck Burleigh Public Health will hold an H1N1 Vaccination Clinic, Dec. 29, 10 a.m. ? 6:00 p.m., 500 East Front Avenue, Bismarck. Now is the time for perseverance. Don?t let your guard down. Take appropriate prevention steps to

H1N1 Vaccination Clinic for Today Closed

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Due to high demand the H1N1 Vaccination Clinic at Bismarck Burleigh Public Health today IS CLOSED EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. The next clinic will be held Dec. 29, 10 a.m. ? 6 p.m., 500 East Front Avenue, Bismarck. For more information

H1N1 Vaccination Clinic, Dec. 21, 2-6:30 p.m.

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Bismarck Burleigh Public Health will hold an H1N1 Vaccination Clinic, Dec. 21, 2 p.m. ? 6:30 p.m., 500 East Front Avenue, Bismarck. Now is the time for perseverance. Don?t let your guard down. Take appropriate prevention steps to p

CDC: New England tops in swine flu vaccinations

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:36:00 GMT

Health officials say New England leads the nation in swine flu vaccinations. The South has the lowest rates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its first state-by-state report on turnout for the swine flu vaccine today.

CDC: Minnesota ranks 8th in swine flu vaccinations

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:54:00 GMT

U.S. health officials say Minnesota ranked eighth in the nation in swine flu vaccinations and led the nation in vaccinating one at-risk group. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday released the first state-by-state report on

CDC: New England tops in swine flu vaccinations

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:47:00 GMT

Rite Aid pares 4Q loss without writedown

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:04:00 GMT

Drugstore chain Rite Aid Corp. says it cut its fourth-quarter loss compared to a year ago, when it took a $1.81 billion write-down. The Camp Hill, Pa., company lost $210.6 million, or 24 cents per share, in three months ended Feb. 27. That compa

Flood preparations...Militia arrest...Officials: June Afghan...

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:59:00 GMT

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has declared a state of emergency and mobilized National Guardsmen to help in the event of major flooding. Forecasters say flooding is likely Tuesday in parts of Rhode Island. A storm system dumping lots of rain on th

CDC: Not too late to get swine flu vaccination

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:35:00 GMT

Health officials are renewing their push for Americans to get swine flu shots because of an uptick in hospital cases in Georgia. No other state has seen such an increase in hospitalizations, and overall, swine flu illnesses and deaths have been

White House condemnation...No response to divers

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:43:00 GMT

The White House has issued a statement from President Barack Obama condemning the Moscow subway bombings this morning. Two female suicide bombers set off separate blasts that killed at least 37 people and wounded more than 100. Obama offered U.S. con

Outside experts to review WHO's swine flu response

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:05:00 GMT

The World Health Organization says a group of independent experts will assess the global body's response to the swine flu outbreak. WHO flu chief Keiji Fukuda says experts will examine questions raised about how the U.N. agency and national gove