Health and Fitness
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The right kind of chewing gum lowers the risk of tooth decayJan 23, 2016 6:18 am - Q: Why do dentists recommend chewing gum? Doesn't gum cause cavities? A: Dentists don't recommend just any chewing gum. They recommend sugar-free gum, specifically gum t...
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When should women stop mammograms?Jan 23, 2016 6:13 am - Lost in the arguing over whether women should begin mammograms at age 40 or 50 or somewhere in between is the issue they'll all eventually face: when to stop. "There's a...
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Tainted medical scopes have sickened hundreds in US, Europe, Senate probe finds
Jan 23, 2016 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - The number of patients harmed by contaminated medical scopes in recent years far exceeds previous estimates from federal regulators, according to findings i...
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Do you need a flu vaccination?Jan 23, 2016 12:00 am - To vaccinate against the flu or not to vaccinate against the flu, that is the question. According to many medical sources, everyone should be annually vaccinated, but ...
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CDC expands tropical virus alert; 22 destinations on list
Jan 22, 2016 6:00 am - Health authorities have added eight tropical destinations to a travel alert about an illness linked with a severe birth defect and spread by mosquitoes. The updated aler...
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Naperville hosting new women's half marathonJan 22, 2016 12:00 am - A half marathon for women is coming to Naperville in April, and some runners will get in for only $1. Race Director Bill Burke said a unique pricing structure is part o...
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Q&A: Hawaii baby born with defect linked to Zika virusJan 21, 2016 4:59 am - HONOLULU - Health officials say a baby born in a Hawaii hospital is the first in the U.S. with a birth defect linked to the Zika virus, a tropical illness currently foun...
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Meal replacement drinks might be part of plan for longterm weight lossJan 20, 2016 5:00 am - Q: Will meal replacement drinks, bars and packaged food help me lose weight more successfully A: We're all individual, and what helps one person lose weight may not be h...
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Edward-Elmhurst re-ups to sponsor Naperville race through 2018Jan 20, 2016 12:00 am - Edward-Elmhurst Health will continue to sponsor the distance-running race established in 2013 in Naperville with an agreement announced Tuesday that lasts through 2018. ...
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CDC trying to curb overuse of antibiotics amid cold, flu seasons