Health and Fitness
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U.S. acceptance fuels push for legal pot worldwideFeb 15, 2014 2:01 pm - In a former colonial mansion in Jamaica, politicians huddle to discuss trying to ease marijuana laws in the land of the late reggae musician and cannabis evangelist Bob ...
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Nutriom recalls dried egg productsFeb 15, 2014 1:01 pm - LACEY, Wash. - A Washington state company is recalling more than 100 tons of dried egg products over concerns about salmonella contamination. The U.S. Department of Agri...
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How to take proactive approach to diabetesFeb 13, 2014 10:00 pm - A healthy lifestyle is the best step toward managing diabetes or prediabetes. The Barrington Area Council on Aging, in partnership with AgeOptions and The Garlands of Ba...
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Study disputes value of routine mammogramsFeb 12, 2014 12:01 am - A Canadian study that many experts say has major flaws has revived debate about the value of mammograms. The research suggests that these screening X-rays do not lower t...
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Heart attacks may come without warningFeb 11, 2014 10:00 pm - Most of us know the common symptoms of a heart attack: crushing chest pain, pain in your shoulder, neck or jaw, nausea and shortness of breath. When one or more of these...
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Don's Valentine's Day Low-Guilt Chocolate Yogurt CakeFeb 11, 2014 11:30 am - ½ cup unsweetened, unflavored applesauce 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar ½ cup dark cocoa powder (such as Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa) 2 teaspoons baking...
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Experiment adds sense of touch to artificial handFeb 10, 2014 4:45 am - WASHINGTON — To feel what you touch — that's the holy grail for artificial limbs. In a step toward that goal, European researchers created a robotic hand that let an amp...
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Why norovirus is such a menaceFeb 10, 2014 4:45 am - NEW YORK — Passengers on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas came home two days early recently after more than 600 people fell ill with suspected norovirus, also know...
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Strengthen your diet with 'superfoods'Feb 10, 2014 4:45 am - Wouldn't it be great if there was a food that was flavorful and could effectively improve your health? Or a food that has an extremely high nutrient to caloric ratio, m...
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Your health: Study shows men are more forgetfulFeb 10, 2014 4:30 am - Men more forgetful? Are you afraid your husband or boyfriend is going to forget about Valentine’s Day? If so, a new study says your concerns may not be unfounded. I...