Health and Fitness
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In U.S., Hispanics outlive whites, blacks by yearsOct 13, 2010 1:54 pm - ATLANTA — U.S. Hispanics can expect to outlive whites by more than two years and blacks by more than seven, government researchers say in a startling report that is the ...
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Auto deaths cut in half by tougher teen driving lawsOct 13, 2010 11:14 pm - Driving rules a big factor in saving lives
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Study finds overtesting in late-stage cancer patientsOct 12, 2010 4:09 pm - CHICAGO— If you knew you had one year to live, would you have medical tests you didn't need? Turns out a surprising number of patients with late-stage cancer get useless...
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5K event will bring attention to epilepsyOct 12, 2010 11:40 am - The second annual Paul's Run for Epilepsy will take place Sunday, Oct. 17, in Prospect Heights. The run is organized by the family of Paul Schmidt, a Prospect Heights m...
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Home remedies find new convertsOct 14, 2010 9:39 pm - In a shop in Sacramento, Calif., Valentin Curiel stands in a corner near the meat counter, waiting for customers who need his help the mothers whose babies have colic, ...
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How to avoid scams during Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOct 10, 2010 2:30 pm - October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many national and local businesses are marketing pink ribbon products and services to support a cure for breast can...
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New law to bolster breast cancer researchOct 10, 2010 2:32 pm - Breast cancer is extremely rare in young women. But when it does happen, it can be serious, even deadly. A little-noticed section in the health care overhaul aims to rai...
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Dr. Oz plans health expo in ChicagoOct 12, 2010 1:59 pm - Dr. Mehmet Oz, Emmy award-winning host of “The Dr. Oz Show, today announced plans for an all-day health and wellness event on Saturday, Nov. 6, in Millennium Park. The D...
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Popcorn OK on Gott dietOct 10, 2010 8:09 pm - Q. I started your diet six days ago. I have lost one pound and am thrilled. I wonder if I can eat popcorn as a snack while on your diet. I pop it in olive oil and do...
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Major leaguers buy into healing powers of energy braceletsOct 12, 2010 1:59 pm - Philadelphia Phillies pinch-hitter Greg Dobbs says he has no idea whether energy-enhancing jewelry that's being worn by athletes from Little Leaguers to basketball icon ...