Health and Fitness
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Chronic fatigue syndrome may be linked to bowelNov 14, 2010 9:32 am - Chronic fatigue syndrome can be a devastating medical condition. Theories abound as to the cause, including chronic viral and bacterial infections, weakened immune syst...
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Make a few workout changes to survive holidaysNov 17, 2010 12:17 pm - The holidays are a time of kindness, thanksgiving, celebration and time spent with family and friends. It's a special time of year that just seems to bring people togeth...
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Cause of foot numbness eludes doctorsNov 14, 2010 9:32 am - Q. About three years ago, in a slip and fall, I suffered a separation of the quadriceps from the left kneecap. The surgery went well, and I have complete recovery an...
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Americans are stressed out, survey findsNov 17, 2010 12:17 pm - WASHINGTON — In case there was any doubt, a new survey shows that Americans are stressed out. The American Psychological Association conducted an online survey of 1,134 ...
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Liver transplant goes horribly wrong for two brothersNov 17, 2010 12:17 pm - First of two parts CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — He knows all about the stages of grief. Denial and isolation top the list. But how can he possibly deny all that's happened?...
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Where your Concert for a Cure donations goNov 13, 2010 2:43 pm - It's a warm summer day, perfect for an outdoor party and music especially one that raises funds for a worthy cause. You stop at the beer counter, buy some food, bid on ...
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Advocate Lutheran General gets grantNov 11, 2010 8:09 am - Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital has received a $10,000 LiveStrong Community Impact Project award. Lutheran General Children's Hospital will use the award t...
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Elk Grove family seeks names for marrow donor listNov 10, 2010 11:46 am - A drive to get more people on the list of possible bone marrow transplant matches will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at the residence of Carlo and Adele De Bene...
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1 in 10 U.S. kids have ADHD; more awareness citedNov 11, 2010 10:10 am - ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. children has ADHD, a sizable increase from a few years earlier that government scientists think might be explained by growing awarenes...
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Hospitals try high-tech to better inform patientsNov 11, 2010 10:10 am - Learning he had prostate cancer floored John Noble. Then came the prospect of surgery and his overpowering fear of being "put under" with anesthesia. Remarkably, he foun...