Lifestyle Stories from June 3, 2013 (Change date)
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Tea steeped in healthy benefitsJun 05, 2013 10:35 am - In the latte-obsessed United States, tea is gaining ground as scientists and the public learn more about its benefits. A growing body of research suggests that the world...
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Sports may be OK for athletes with heart-zapping devicesJun 05, 2013 10:35 am - WASHINGTON — New research is challenging medical guidelines that say people with a heart-zapping device in their chests should avoid intense sports like basketball and s...
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Mom’s obesity surgery may break cycle in kidsJun 04, 2013 6:25 am - WASHINGTON — Obese mothers tend to have kids who become obese. Now provocative research suggests weight-loss surgery may help break that unhealthy cycle in an unexpected...
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After a decade, global AIDS program at a crossroadsJun 04, 2013 4:56 pm - WASHINGTON — The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV and AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads. The dream of future generations freed from e...
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Specialty physicals lure execs to scans some doctors doubtJun 04, 2013 12:35 pm - Standard physicals are, well, pretty standard. During a visit geared more toward detecting disease than preventing it, your doctor makes you cough and checks your number...
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Food drive benefits township pantryJun 03, 2013 5:00 am - The Stamp Out Hunger food drive is the nation’s largest single-day food drive. The annual Postal Carriers/Stamp Out Hunger food drive was held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 ...
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Early treatment helps dyslexic children succeed in schoolJun 03, 2013 6:30 am - Q. My first-grader was just diagnosed with dyslexia. Can you tell me more about it? Will my daughter outgrow it, or will she always struggle with it? A. Dyslexia is a le...
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Des Plaines drive breaks own recordJun 03, 2013 5:00 am - On behalf of our many neighbors in need who are served by the Self-Help Closet & Pantry of Des Plaines, I would like to thank the Des Plaines community for your tremendo...
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Young woman struggles to adapt to bionic limbJun 05, 2013 6:25 am - Tisa Berset stares at her new hand, willing it to open. “Concentrate,” the doctor says, watching over her shoulder. “Like we practiced.” A year ago, all of Berset's fing...
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Button batteries can pose health hazard to young childrenJun 03, 2013 6:27 am - The small silver disc fell out of the back of the electronic toy and lay nestled in the carpet. While his parents didn't notice it from their vantage point 5 and 6 feet ...