Tag: capitol-hill
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Republican sees no government shutdown over Planned Parenthood funding
By Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) – House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Monday said he expects lawmakers to debate federal funding this month for Planned Parenthood as they consider spending legislation for the current fiscal year, but he did not expect a government shutdown over funding for the women's health group. McCarthy, responding to questions…
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Cancer patients may benefit from mindfulness-based therapy
By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Mindfulness-based therapy may help ease anxiety and depression in some patients with cancer, a small research review suggests. As medical advances have helped transform cancer from a death sentence to a chronic disease for many patients, more attention is being paid to the physical and mental health problems that…