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Westport doctor spared federal prison term (Connecticut Post)
NEW HAVEN A Westport doctor’s age and health may have saved him a federal prison term Friday, but his guilty plea to health-care fraud cost him $421,000 in restitution and civil damages.

Health center fires awarded doctor (Cumberland Times-News)
Tri-State Community Health Center s Doctor of the Year award-winner thought he had until Aug. 1 to look for a new job.

Shen Heights doctor to serve jail time (The Pottsville Republican & Herald)
The Shenandoah Heights doctor charged with improperly providing two prescription drugs to his wife is headed for state prison after pleading guilty and being sentenced Thursday in Schuylkill County Court.

Doctor says snakebite probably killed woman - roanoke.com (Roanoke Times)
The doctor said the family reacted correctly, but the woman suffered an extreme reaction. A Henry County woman who died last week after collapsing in her yard is believed to have been killed by a snakebite, her doctor said Thursday. June Engle, 62, of Ridgeway was working in her garden about 2 p.m. May 13 when, according to her husband, she cried out in pain.

Doctor avoids jail for fraud (Stamford Advocate)
NORWALK - A Westport doctor with offices in Norwalk was sentenced yesterday to two years of probation after paying more than $420,000 in restitution to health insurers and in civil penalties.

Doctor arrested on drug charges (Billings Gazette)
A Lovell doctor was arrested Thursday on charges related to the illegal distribution of drugs, according to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Cheyenne.

McCain’s health ‘excellent,’ his doctor says (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
By MATT STEARNS WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee and a cancer survivor, is in excellent overall health, according to his doctors and medical records released Friday. McCain, who will be 72 in August, would be the oldest man elected president if he wins. "Sen. McCain is in excellent physical and mental health," John Eckstein, a doctor at the Mayo …

In Prison for Insurance Fraud, Former Doctor Admits Trying to Have Prosecutor Killed (Law.com)
A former Houston doctor serving a decade in federal prison for bilking millions from insurance companies was sentenced Thursday to an additional year after admitting he asked a fellow inmate to arrange to have a federal prosecutor run over by an 18-wheeler to "make him like a pancake," prosecutors said. Ira Klein, a former Houston gastroenterologist, pleaded guilty to retaliating against …

Regina doctor facing more sex assault charges (CBC Saskatchewan)
Regina police have laid more sexual assault charges against a local doctor.

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May 23, 2008

Does John McCain have yourhealthat heart?

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Oprah Winfrey on 21-day detox diet (UPI)

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Oprah Winfrey on 21-day detox diet (UPI)
CHICAGO, May 23 (UPI) — U.S. talk-show host Oprah Winfrey has announced she has begun a 3-week vegan detox diet.

Health Tip: Heart-Healthy Diet Should Start in Infancy (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Health Tip: Heart-Healthy Diet Should Start in Infancy Category: Health News Created: 5/22/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 5/22/2008

Sideshow: Oprah makes a clean start on diet (Philly.com)
Oprah, who has test-driven numerous diet plans, has started a new regime that is overseen by a diet-book author who apparently is also a spiritual counselor. Oprah’s first move? To have an inner makeover (eeewww!) by going on a 21-day detox that has her give up caffeine, sugar, alcohol and so much more.

Diet, exercise reduce diabetes risk over long term (CTV.ca)
If people at a high risk for diabetes spend six years following an improved diet and exercise regimen, they can reduce their risk of developing the disease for up to 14 years, a new study says.

Can diet affect sex drive? (The Times of India)
The Big O diet! Are you envious when you hear women share juicy sex lives? Is your libido falling faster than the market? Fret not: You can boost your appetite for sex with a little help from The Orgasmic Diet…

Diet, exercise can delay diabetes for years: study (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Drinking less alcohol, eating more vegetables and exercising can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes, researchers said on Friday in a study showing that lifestyle changes can make a big difference.

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