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Epilepsy Breakthrough Thanks to Alternatives to Animal Experiments
Health & Wellness  (tags: Epilepsy research animaltesting animalex )

Joanna
- 2 days ago - journallive.co.uk
For the first time, scientists at Newcastle University have been able to record spontaneous epileptic activity in brain tissue that has been removed from patients undergoing neurosurgery.
ON THE TRAIL OF THE WHITE RABBIT: The Case Against Animal Testing
Health & Wellness  (tags: AnimalWelfare, suffering, animal testing, research )

JennyLynn
- 91 days ago - huffingtonpost.com
The story is about how many people believe that animal testing is valuable and necessary because it is effective in helping us determine which treatments and drugs are useful and safe for humans, but that is not the case at all.
United Health Group Protest: 14 Arrested During Sit-In Protest Against Insurance Giant (VIDEO)
Health & Wellness  (tags: insurance giant United Health Group, healthcare, United Health Group Protest )

Kelli
- 48 days ago - huffingtonpost.com
New York City police say 14 demonstrators were arrested on criminal trespass charges during a sit-in inside a midtown Manhattan building where insurance giant United Health Group has offices.
Funding and Middle-Class Relief Are Keys to Health Bills
Health & Wellness  (tags: healthcare, Health Bills, Barack Obama, health overhaul )

Kelli
- 48 days ago - online.wsj.com
Don't be fooled by the turmoil. This is the week the odds tipped ever so slightly in favor of a health overhaul passing Congress.
14 Charged in NYC Protest at Health Insurer Office
Health & Wellness  (tags: protest, insurance giant United Health Group, healthcare, Manhattan, arrestes, criminal trespass, sit-in )

Kelli
- 48 days ago - google.com
New York City police say 14 demonstrators were arrested on criminal trespass charges during a sit-in inside a midtown Manhattan building where insurance giant United Health Group has offices.
11 Charged With Trespassing at Health Care Protest in Newton - The Boston Globe
Health & Wellness  (tags: healthcare, health care activists, arrestes, Massachusetts, health insurance company CIGNA, Newton )

Kelli
- 48 days ago - boston.com
Eleven health care activists were arrested and charged with trespassing at a protest in front of the Massachusetts branch of the health insurance company CIGNA in Newton yesterday.
6 Protesters Arrested In Health Care Rally
Health & Wellness  (tags: healthcare, Protesters, Arrested, Health Care Rally, WEST PALM BEACH, Fla )

Kelli
- 48 days ago - wpbf.com
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Six people who joined a sit-in at health insurer Humana's offices in West Palm Beach have been arrested.
Article: Making the Ultimate Sacrifice for Health Care Reform
Health & Wellness  (tags: healthcare, Health Care Reform, Sam Pullen, Blue Cross, Los Angeles, health insurance, health insurance companies, non violent protest )

Kelli
- 48 days ago - opednews.com
Sam Pullen, 31, honored his mother's spirit on October 15th by engaging in a sit-in at a Blue Cross in Los Angeles with a group of individuals who gathered to demand that insurance companies immediately grant approval for treatment of all their members...
Group Pickets Health Care Provider in 9-City Protest | NewsChannel 8
Health & Wellness  (tags: healthcare, Protest, WellPoint Insurance Company, Mobilization for Health Care for All )

Kelli
- 48 days ago - news8.net
WASHINGTON - Protesters chanted, "People not profits -- Medicare for all," while picketing WellPoint Insurance Company Thursday. The demonstration was part of a nine-city protest coordinated by the group "Mobilization for Health Care for All."
 
 
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