Articles filed under Health
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'I do' -- as long as you quit smoking: The health pre-nup is realMar 08, 2009 11:00 pm - In an otherwise unmemorable film last year, a scene about a prenuptial agreement stuck out. The groom, on his way to church to be married, was still haggling over the de...
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'Decision aids' help patients make wiser health choicesMar 08, 2009 11:00 pm - It's one of medicine's uncomfortable truths: That blood test for prostate cancer is far from perfect. Would as many men take a PSA test if they knew? Or consider treatme...
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TV-watching tots double asthma riskMar 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Toddlers who spend more than two hours a day watching television almost double their risk of getting asthma before they become teenagers, a study found. Researchers iden...
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Tight jeans affect fertility in men, womenMar 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Too-tight jeans are linked to low fertility in men, but it turns out that young women don't get off scot-free. Extremely tight denims bring the knees closer together, ca...
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Elliptical vs. treadmill: Which machine really delivers?Mar 08, 2009 11:00 pm - They're among the most popular pieces of fitness equipment, known for offering a great cardio workout that torches calories and builds muscle. Both the elliptical and th...
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Early hyperactivity could signal future problemsMar 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Children who gambled at age 11 were more likely to have been hyperactive and impulsive 5-year-olds, suggesting symptoms of risky behavior can be found early in life, res...
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Back pain deserves a second diagnosisMar 08, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I am a 45-year-old female in good health except for back pain. I have muscle and joint pain from the base of my skull to my lower back. Despite regular yoga, chir...
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Warning: Don't wear medication patches during MRIMar 04, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Need an MRI scan? Tell the doctor if you use any kind of medication patch -- from nicotine patches to hormone-releasing ones -- or you risk a burn during t...
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Don't drown in medical waters of the WebMar 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Where can you turn when you need to know more about your health or a medical condition than you learn from your doctor or nurse? There's an ocean of medical information ...
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Doctors turning to whole-body wellness careMar 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Popping a pill can cut your cholesterol. But did the doctor also prescribe cutting the stress that's eroding your immune system? Or teach you how to exercise without wor...