Articles filed under Health
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Nights, weekends the worst time to suffer cardiac arrestFeb 24, 2008 10:00 pm - People who have a cardiac arrest in the hospital at night or on the weekend are far less likely to survive than those who suffer one during the day, U.S. researchers sai...
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Health bulletinFeb 24, 2008 10:00 pm - U.S. states are better prepared than in 2001 for a pandemic or biological attack but still lack trained staff and specialized facilities, according to a new federal repo...
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Will meds help build bone?Feb 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Would you kindly comment on Forteo, a bone-formation medication now being prescribed by some physicians to treat osteoporosis? Thank you. A. Forteo is a synthetic f...
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Your health: Natural decongestants work wellFeb 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Got a stuffed-up nose? If you want to avoid drying medicines, Prevention magazine suggests an herbal alternative. Try irrigating your nose with warm saline solution, usi...
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Exercise good for brain as well as bodyFeb 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Exercise is the best way to improve brain health, says Dr. John Ratey, author of "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain." Go one step further an...
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Think fast! Even negative thoughts at high speed can boost your moodFeb 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Pondering your failures in life? List as many as you can in 60 seconds. Or sprint around the corner. You'll feel better, I promise. "Even if you're having negative thou...
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Hospitals trying to reduce errorsFeb 24, 2008 10:00 pm - It's a new way to push for patient safety: Don't pay hospitals when they commit certain errors. Medicare will start hitting hospitals where it hurts in October, and othe...
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A delicious lean twist on turkey tetrazziniFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Casseroles can elevate a dish's hassle-factor, but that extra effort usually results in an excellent meal, plus some dandy leftovers. That's a fair tradeoff in my book, ...
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Coconut milk tasty, but high in fat and caloriesFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. Is coconut milk high in saturated fat? A. Yes, regular coconut milk is extremely high in saturated fat, It is also high in calories. Just ½ cup contains rough...
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Your health: Warning against mixing booze, energy drinks no bullFeb 17, 2008 10:00 pm - No Bull Mixing alcohol with energy drinks like Red Bull can put a hurtin' on more than the next day's hangover. Wake Forest University found that students who mixed alco...