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FDA Eyes Nutritional Claims On Packages
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Monday, November 16, 2009
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To Help Healing, Doctors Pay More Attention To Pain
November 16, 2009 Pain might seem like something doctors deal with all the time, but it's actually difficult for doctors to measure and can be hard to treat. Controlling pain early on can decrease a patient's risk of developing chronic pain later.
Monday, November 09, 2009
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Study Clears Most Antibiotic Use In Pregnant Women
November 9, 2009 Pregnant women are more vulnerable to infections and are at higher risk of complications if they get sick. So, treating infections is critical. A new study finds that while most common antibiotics are safe, two types raise red flags.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
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Models With Psoriasis Strut To Raise Awareness
September 14, 2009 With the help of Project Runway's Tim Gunn, psoriasis patients hit the catwalk to demystify this often-misunderstood skin disorder. Not only is the disease painful, it can be embarrassing, causing people to hide their skin and even isolate themselves.
Monday, August 24, 2009
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Pumping Iron Builds Bone Strength For Kids, Too
August 24, 2009 Even kids as young as 5 or 6 years old can strengthen their muscles and bones with resistance training, say physical education researchers. And, the strength training can help kids avoid injury on the sports field or in gym class.
Monday, August 17, 2009
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Don't Pack Your Suitcase, We're On Staycation
August 17, 2009 With the economy pressing on everyone's budget, people are still vacationing, but with a hometown tweaking. It's the staycation, a break from work that allows the whole family to explore their local surroundings like never before.
Monday, August 03, 2009
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Low Vitamin D Levels? Sardines To The Rescue
August 3, 2009 Federal statistics show that 9 percent of U.S. children were deficient in vitamin D, and an additional 61 percent may have lower-than-optimal levels. Some research suggests that vitamin D, abundant in fatty fish such as sardines, helps bolster the immune system and may even guard against heart disease.
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Snoring Can Indicate Treatable Sleep Condition
August 3, 2009 Loud snoring is not always just a reason to buy ear plugs. For an estimated 12 million American adults, those nocturnal noises are a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a treatable condition.
Monday, July 13, 2009
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Stress, Anxiety May Keep Women Smoking
July 13, 2009 Women may have a harder time kicking their smoking habit than men do. Researchers say women are more likely to get stressed and reach for a cigarette when trying to quit, meaning it takes them more tries to stop for good.
Monday, June 15, 2009
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A Better Life Through Home Dialysis
June 15, 2009 After several months of spending three hours a day, three times a week at the dialysis center, Christopher Moore started using a home dialysis machine. Now the 28-year-old has not only found more time to enjoy life, but has also seen his health improve.
Monday, June 01, 2009
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Silicone Injections May Harm Some Patients
June 1, 2009 Injecting silicone to plump the lips or get rid of wrinkles can cause health problems and deformities. Sometimes the silicone hardens, creating ridges across the skin; and bits of silicone can get into the bloodstream, which can be fatal.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
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Is Vaccine Refusal Worth The Risk?
May 26, 2009 Over the past 10 years, pertussis, a highly contagious and sometimes fatal bacterial disease, has been on the rise. But more and more parents, worried about vaccine safety issues, are refusing to inoculate their children.
Monday, May 04, 2009
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Falling TVs: A Growing Threat For Young Kids
May 4, 2009 The number of young children injured in furniture tip-overs increased significantly between 1990 and 2007. According to a study published in the journal Clinical Pediatrics, the increase is due in large part to the growing number of TVs perched on top of tables and dressers. Nearly 50 percent of the injuries involved televisions.
Monday, April 27, 2009
