 Economic Information - November 21, 2008
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Researchers using brain scans to unravel the biology of dread found that for some people, anticipating pain is as bad as experiencing it. How much attention the brain pays to expected pain determines whether someone is an "extreme dreader" -- suggesting that simple diversions could alleviate the misery |
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Unionized workers from New York to Los Angeles are protesting Wal-Mart's health care coverage on Wednesday. The Associated Press reports the unions, which represent 6 million workers, say Wal-Mart provides inadequate health care |
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(AHN)-A new report by the University of Durham finds that working for yourself will make you much happier than those employed by others |
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Researchers say 13 million people in developing countries die from cardiovascular disease. The staggering figure is almost triple the number of people who die from AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined |
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The Florida Board of Governors votes to give Florida International University (FIU) a graduate Medical School. FIU President Modesto A. Maidique, says, "This School of Medicine will impact every member of this community by addressing a growing doctor shortage and by becoming an economic engine and a beacon of opportunity for South Florida |
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