Articles filed under Health
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Stem cells help reset immune system in bid to beat sclerodermaSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - First Bari Martz's fingers turned blue. Then she started gasping for breath, and her joints stiffened so that she couldn't even open her hands. Doctors diagnosed sclerod...
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Flu shots for toddlers save livesSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Just one of five U.S. children ages 6 months to 2 years got government-recommended influenza vaccinations during the 2006-2007 season, health officials said. The elderly...
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Hair today, but more hair tomorrow?Sep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - The balding pate can be treated with drugs, hair transplants - or both. But the search for the ultimate solution to hair loss goes on. For men and women experiencing the...
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It's not too late to raceSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Yes, the leaves may be starting to turn, but just because summer's over doesn't mean it's time to get bundled up inside yet. There are still many fitness activities to k...
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Cell phone cameras create privacy issueSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - When it comes to sharing medical images, there's supposed to be a clear line between professional and prurient. But there are some gray areas, too. As two New Mexico hos...
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Your healthSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Why not just sleep? Add watching TV in bed to the latest list of health hazards. A Chicago chiropractor says too much of it can cause Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, which can...
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Reality shows fail to portray realistic struggles of weight lossSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Beth Bushnell Danielson of Elk Grove, Calif. never misses an episode of "The Biggest Loser." A self-described fan of the show and weight-loss champion in her own right, ...
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Got milk? Breast-feeding still best option for babies - unless you can'tSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Bente White was willing to try almost anything to breast-feed her infant son. She used fenugreek, blessed thistle, alfalfa, nettle, fennel, goat's rue, bitter lettuce, b...
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Allergies! They're nothing to sneeze atSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Gesundheit! Allergy season is in full swing and the weather isn't helping. The humidity promotes mold spores. Pollen is on the rise thanks to the recent dry weather foll...
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Consumers need to know risks of energy drinks, study saysSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Energy drinks can have 10 times or more caffeine as soft drinks, prompting Johns Hopkins University scientists to recommend the drinks carry labels with caffeine content...