Health and Fitness
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Inducing labor may be tied to autism, study saysSep 02, 2013 5:49 am - The biggest study of its kind suggests autism might be linked with inducing and speeding up labor, preliminary findings that need investigating since labor is induced in...
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Major cancer study needs thousands of volunteersSep 02, 2013 5:32 am - The American Cancer Society is seeking to sign up 300,000 people across the country to participate in the third iteration of its long-term Cancer Prevention Study. Two e...
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Hay fever sufferers have plenty of optionsSep 02, 2013 5:00 am - Q. This year I'm suffering from seasonal allergies for the first time. What medications will make allergy season more bearable? A. Sneezing; itchy, runny, stuffy nose; r...
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Traditional cuff no longer best option for blood pressureSep 02, 2013 5:00 am - About 67 million Americans — a third of all adults — have hypertension, a symptomless disease that is a major contributor to heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Bu...
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Flu shots already? Nothing like rushing the seasonSep 02, 2013 4:17 am - If your kids hate going back to school while it’s still hot outside, imagine how they’ll feel about getting flu shots in September. Not that they really need the vaccine...
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Des Plaines man’s magic the trick to living with disabilitiesSep 01, 2013 7:30 am - Confident that he’s on a roll, Trent Rivas smiles broadly as his magic card trick enthralls his small audience. The crisp shuffling, the precise cuts and the counting co...
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Doctors struggle over how to explain cancer diagnosis to patientsSep 01, 2013 6:00 am - CLEARWATER, Fla. — Dr. Peter Blumencranz knows the scientific case against aggressively treating certain precancerous conditions. But he also knows what can happen in an...
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Measles cases put Texas megachurch under scrutinyAug 31, 2013 6:50 pm - NEWARK, Texas — The teachings of televangelist Kenneth Copeland and his family focusing on the virtues of trusting God to keep healthy are under scrutiny after a cluster...
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Guide lists 1,400 health, human services:Aug 30, 2013 10:07 pm - The Find Help Lake County Guide contains more than 1,400 health and human services available to Lake County residents. These high-quality community resources cover a bro...
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Illinois sees low HPV vaccination rate for girlsAug 30, 2013 6:30 pm - Illinois ranks nearly last among states for its rate of girls who get recommended shots for a sexually transmitted virus that can cause cervical cancer. That’s the word ...