Articles filed under Health
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Stutterers convention helps kids learn they're not aloneJul 22, 2010 11:00 pm - When Ben Staub was about 6 years old, his mother told him his dad was going to take him to a Friends Convention for kids who stutter. Ben started to cry and said, "He ca...
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Panel says Avastin doesn't help breast cancerJul 19, 2010 11:00 pm - GAITHERSBURG -- A panel of cancer experts said Tuesday that the government should remove its endorsement of Roche's drug Avastin for breast cancer, after follow-up studi...
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The case of the hiding tonsil stones hits teenJul 18, 2010 11:00 pm - This case was a little like the unfortunate customer who brings his chronically noisy car into the shop, only to have the vehicle purr like a kitten for the expectant me...
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Anti-AIDS gel helps prevent infection, study findsJul 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Researchers are reporting a breakthrough against AIDS. A vaginal gel containing an AIDS drug cut in half a woman's chances of getting HIV from an infected partner. The r...
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Parkinson's won't keep player off the ball fieldJul 18, 2010 11:00 pm - The big first baseman trudges across the pristine infield, his walker leaving a crooked trail in the dirt. He has bandages on his knees, a bald spot where he hit his hea...
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From texting to apps, smart phones can help you stay healthyJul 18, 2010 11:00 pm - What if my blood sugar's too high today? Is it time for my blood pressure pill? With nagging text messages or more customized two-way interactions, researchers are tryin...
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New law grants more review of denied health claimsJul 18, 2010 11:00 pm - An Illinois law that went into effect July 1 grants consumers the right to an external, independent review of denied health insurance claims. The Illinois Department of ...
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ER doctors face pressure to overtest, overtreatJul 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Fast decisions on life-and-death cases are the bread and butter of hospital emergency rooms. Nowhere do doctors face greater pressures to overtest and overtreat. The fea...
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Some preventive care to have no out-of-pocket costJul 18, 2010 11:00 pm - From counseling for kids who struggle with their weight, to cancer screenings for their parents, preventive health care will soon be available at no out-of-pocket cost. ...
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Central DuPage Hospital opens cancer centerJul 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Cancer patients can get comprehensive care at a new center in Warrenville starting today, without ever having to set foot into a hospital. The Central DuPage Hospital Ca...