Armstrong's alleged doping drugs

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A look at the drugs Armstrong is accused of using: Blood doping. EPO, or erythropoietin, is a hormone naturally produced by human kidneys to stimulate red blood cell production, according to the World Anti-Doping Agency. Cyclists and other athletes use …
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Calendar for Wednesday

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Csrotaryclub.org. Coffee for Veterans, 8 to 10 a.m. American Legion Post Home, Texas Highway 21 East and Waco Street, Bryan. … Palmer Drug Abuse Program Brazos Valley, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. First Baptist Church-Bryan, 3100 Cambridge Dr. Ages 13 to 25.
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Houston city councilman criticizes flu shots

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Christie, a chiropractor who has never gotten the flu shot, suggested the medical community should focus more on prescription drug abuse that claims thousands of lives annually in the U.S.. The U.S. is about halfway through this flu season, and …
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Colorado cycling figures conflicted over Lance Armstrong's "mea culpa"

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Cyclist Lance Armstrong listens during an interview with Oprah Winfrey in Austin, Texas, on Jan. 14. (George Burns, courtesy of Harpo Studios). Related. Jan 18 …. Comments that include any offensive material are prohibited. By using our site you …
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