Articles filed under Health
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Amy copes with an unexpected setback that threatens her trainingMay 18, 2008 11:00 pm - I break down this week, for the first time since training started about two months ago. I first feel a painful twinge near my inner right thigh on Sunday night, the day ...
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Settling into a routine of chemotherapyMay 18, 2008 11:00 pm - I always look forward to Wednesdays. This past week, I took my usual turkey sandwich with me to Glenbrook Hospital, where I go for chemo each week -- just in case I'm d...
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Your HealthMay 18, 2008 11:00 pm - If disaster hit here What if you were in a building hit by an earthquake, fire or terrorism? Avoid these common errors to improve your chances of surviving, says safety ...
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Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer, study findsMay 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study f...
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Packed with nutrients, spinach shows its versatilityMay 13, 2008 11:00 pm - When it comes to spinach there's little middle ground: folks love it or hate it. If you've only experienced canned spinach, then you've got a solid justification for det...
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Fennel a great source of vitamins, antioxidantsMay 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. Is it true that the vegetable fennel has particular "cancer-fighting" ability? A. Adding fennel -- also known as anise -- to your vegetable repertoire is a gr...
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Older brains don't benefit from painkillersMay 12, 2008 11:00 pm - Results from a large government experiment are dimming hopes that two common painkillers can prevent Alzheimer's disease or slow mental decline in older people. The arth...
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Calling all carbs: Dietitians hired to arrest obesity in policeMay 11, 2008 11:00 pm - LOS ANGELES -- Rana Parker tells pudgy police they have the right to remain chubby, but it can and will be used against them on the streets of Los Angeles. The dietitian...
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Cataract patients say goodbye to glasses thanks to new lens implantMay 11, 2008 11:00 pm - For the millions of baby boomers who will eventually need cataract surgery, here's some cheering news: New types of implantable lenses promise to restore your youthful v...
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There are very few reasons to avoid vaccinationsMay 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Winter is finally over, but respiratory infections are still being passed around schools and day care. My young patient was on the receiving end of one of these bugs and...