Articles filed under Health
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Medicare, not Social Security, is the elephant in the roomOct 15, 2007 11:00 pm - If the fate of Social Security were a children's fairy tale, it would be called "The Monster That Ate Social Security." According to economist Alicia Munnell, retiree ou...
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Is the robot right for you?Oct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - If you're facing prostate surgery, a hysterectomy, even heart bypass, you've got one more question on your list: Should I go robotic? We asked the experts for advice on ...
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100 apples a day may indeed keep the doctor awayOct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - The equivalent of 100 apples can stop people under extreme physical or mental stress from getting sick. It's a common complaint of marathon runners and soldiers alike: ...
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Still leery about buying bagged salads? Don't be, experts sayOct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - In a world filled with bleak news about the sorry state of our nutrition, here's a bright note: We're eating more leafy salads than ever before. Thanks to pre-washed, re...
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The robot will see you nowOct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - You wouldn't know these people have just had major surgery. Men who've had a double bypass walk out of the hospital carrying their own luggage. Women go grocery shopping...
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Cooling off on Evista recommendationOct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. In a recent column, you recommended switching from Fosamax to Evista for the treatment of osteoporosis because of the possible complication of mandibular necrosis...
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Don't let depression rob you of your lifeOct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Winston Churchill called it the black dog. While in the throes of it, Abraham Lincoln described himself as "… the most miserable man living," adding that if his feelings...
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Faithfully using a lasercomb can help you grow new hairOct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. Will using a lasercomb help me grow hair? A. Yes, about 10 percent more. The Food and Drug Administration recently endorsed the LaserComb ($550, lasercomb.net...
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Are marathons too big?Oct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - There are young ones, old ones, thin ones and fat ones. Some show up in chicken suits, others in G-strings. There are highly trained athletes, of course, but also many p...
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Breast chemo staple under debateOct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Breast cancer survivors may face increased risk of heart disease -- and doctors are debating if it's time to largely abandon a chemotherapy mainstay that is one reason f...