Articles filed under Health
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Searching for autism in a baby's eyesJul 14, 2008 11:00 pm - With the number of autistic children growing, researchers are targeting new technologies to help detect the disorder at ever-younger ages in hopes of reversing some of a...
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Health-care costs higher at hospitals owned by doctorsJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Doctors in Oklahoma who become part owners of specialty hospitals refer more patients for surgery, tests and other services to treat back and spine disorders, a study fo...
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Your HealthJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - You don't want to know When it comes to bacteria, some places are definitely buggier than others. Prevention magazine evaluated bacteria counts around the house and on t...
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Roller coasters can be hard on the heartJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - When a roller coaster advertises heart-stopping action, it may not be an empty boast. On average, four people die each year from roller coaster rides. About half of the ...
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Genes may play role in nicotine addiction in teensJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Genes may determine which teen smokers get hooked for life, according to a study that could shed new light on treating and preventing tobacco addiction. Young, white smo...
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Suburban hospitals make prestigious listJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Three suburban hospitals -- Edward in Naperville, Central DuPage in Winfield, and Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood -- were among those joining five Chicago in...
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Batavia library's sex ed battle continues TuesdayJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - The debate over the link on the Batavia Public Library's Web site to a Planned Parenthood site on teen sex education will continue before the library board Tuesday night...
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Staying in shape with an injuryJul 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Last Fourth of July Kelli Mehrholz knew something wasn't quite right. While running a local race, the Deerfield woman wondered why her tendinitis was hurting more than e...
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Little athletes land big-time injuriesJul 07, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- A 14-year-old gymnast with a stress fracture in her lower back. A 12-year-old who tore his ACL in a soccer game. A 16-year-old runner with a leg stress fra...
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Cipro, similar antibiotics to get 'black box' warningJul 07, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Drug safety officials Tuesday imposed the U.S. government's most urgent safety warning on Cipro and similar antibiotics, citing evidence that they may lead...