Health and Fitness
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Some acne bacteria may be helpfulMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - If you were plagued by pimples in your teen years, you may have had bacteria to blame — but not all of them. Researchers have found that not all strains of the bacteria ...
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Costlier robotic surgery soars for hysterectomiesMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Robotic surgery is increasingly being used for women's hysterectomies, adding at least $2,000 to the cost without offering much benefit over less high-tech methods, a st...
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Green smoothies provide health benefits, energy boostMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Green smoothie ... I know what you're thinking — that sounds disgusting. What's in a green smoothie anyway? A green smoothie is a shake made in your blender that has nu...
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In obesity war, the pear shape loses groundMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - MINNEAPOLIS — For years, conventional wisdom and some research held that the pear was better than the apple, as least for body shape and health. “We never believed that,...
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Status report for the Fittest Loser contestantsMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Karen Castillo, 37, Carpentersville Starting weight: 206 Current weight: 198 Weight lost this week: 2 pounds Total weight loss: 8 pounds, 3.8 percent Marianne C...
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Painful urination can have multiple causesMar 18, 2013 6:00 am - Q. I'm a 45-year-old woman. Now and then, I suddenly feel pain every time I urinate. It lasts for a week or so and then goes away. My doctor said I don't have a urinary ...
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Obese moms raise heart risks for babies, study showsMar 18, 2013 5:23 am - Moms who are overweight or obese in early pregnancy may increase the risk of heart attack in their children later in life, a study in Australia found. Researchers at the...
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Community teams sharing victories on and off the scaleMar 18, 2013 5:21 am - While some teams are struggling to overcome the weight-loss plateau that seemed to hit just about everyone in week three, other teams have kicked their weight-loss effor...
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Supports housing proposal in PalatineMar 18, 2013 5:00 am - I am writing to let you know that we support the Catherine Alice Gardens permanent supportive housing development for individuals and families living with disabilities, ...
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Jillian Michaels weighs in with weight-loss bookMar 17, 2013 5:47 am - NEW YORK — Jillian Michaels orders two eggs over easy with a smidgen of oil and two slices of dry toast. And coffee. Coffee?! “Two strong cups, 400 milligrams, fights pa...