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02/20/12--11:10: One 'Stem Cell Burger': $330,000 (chan 1357114)

If you're concerned about the ethics of livestock production but don't want to become a vegetarian, consider this: It may be possible to grow meat in a petri dish.


02/21/12--07:15: 5 Foods Your Heart Will Thank You For Eating (chan 1357114)

It's no fun to cut out salty snacks and red meat, but tasty alternatives can help you stay proactive about heart health without eating boiled chicken and rice cakes.


02/21/12--10:23: Small Strides To Take For Your Heart (chan 1357114)

Doctors and the American Heart Association warn against not making time for exercise, saying instead you'll have to find time for heart disease.   


02/21/12--11:20: FDA Continues To Fight Drug Shortages In U.S. (chan 1357114)

In response to President Barack Obama's executive order to help prevent future drug shortages, the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday announced a series of steps to increase the supply of two critically needed cancer drugs: Methotrexate and Doxil.


02/21/12--14:21: Hospital: Only 'Hot Nurses' Need Apply (chan 1357114)

A Swedish hospital tries to liven up its search for substitute nurses, soliciting applicants who are "TV-series hot."


02/21/12--16:49: Johnson & Johnson CEO Resigns After Series Of Missteps (chan 1357114)

Johnson & Johnson CEO Bill Weldon, will step down in April, the pharmaceutical giant announced Tuesday. ...   


02/21/12--17:22: Crash Test Dummy Unveiled For Larger Children (chan 1357114)

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday unveiled a new crash test dummy to be used to evaluate child safety seats and boosters made for children weighing more than 65 pounds.   


02/21/12--22:00: Images: America's 20 Most Miserable Cities (chan 1357114)

Drugs. Violence. Unemployment. Is your community one of the 20 most miserable cities in America?


02/21/12--23:52: Women More Likely To Die After Heart Attack (chan 1357114)

Nearly every 34 seconds someone in the United States has a heart attack, according to the American Heart Association. ...   


02/22/12--04:29: How A MRSA Strain Came To Flourish (chan 1357114)

How did MRSA, a persistent and deadly bug, become the drug-resistant bacteria vexing medical and public health experts?


02/22/12--07:19: FDA To Review Safety Of Caffeine Product (chan 1357114)

Food and Drug Administration officials plan to investigate whether a form of caffeine sold in lipstick-shaped containers is safe for consumers. ...