Articles filed under Health
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Brain, psychological disorders rise in troopsMar 21, 2010 11:00 pm - War-zone injuries that don't leave physical scars were responsible for more medical evacuations of troops from Iraq and Afghanistan over a four-year period than combat w...
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5 questions to ask before you fill that prescriptionMar 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Don't just swallow every pill your doctor orders without a second thought. Make an effort to educate yourself. Start by asking these questions. 1. Why am I getting t...
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Soft drinks and low bone density: Are non-cola drinks as risky?Mar 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Do all carbonated beverages rob the bones of calcium? How about club soda or sparkling mineral water? A. Warnings about the harmful effects of carbonated beverages on...
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Rash of tattoos, piercings causing health complicationsMar 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Between piercings, tattoos and tanning injections, we're letting more things get under our skin - or through it - than ever before. Nearly 50 percent of Americans betwee...
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New devices designed to catch signs of declining healthMar 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Researchers want to visit older adults living alone to equip such everyday items as a pillbox, telephone or sofa with wireless, computerized sensors. The hope is to use ...
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Your Health: Infants need a little extra vitamin DMar 21, 2010 11:00 pm - Infants need D Most infants - especially breast-fed babies - need vitamin D supplements, following the latest recommendations by the American Academy of Pediatric...
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Studies: Intense treatment doesn't help diabeticsMar 14, 2010 11:00 pm - ATLANTA -- Key results from a landmark federal study are in, and the results are disappointing for diabetics: Adding drugs to drive blood pressure and blood-fats lower t...
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Study: Mini clip is safer than heart-valve surgeryMar 14, 2010 11:00 pm - ATLANTA -- Many Americans with leaky heart valves soon might be able to get them fixed without open-heart surgery. A study showed that a tiny clip implanted through an a...
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Risk of death in athletes identified with $88 heart scanMar 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Screening for heart defects in high school and college athletes should be expanded after an $88 heart scan detected life-threatening conditions in Harvard University ath...
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Your Health: Can a paper plate help you lose weight?Mar 14, 2010 11:00 pm - Paper Plate Diet Here's an easy way to make sure you're eating the right portion sizes at mealtime: use a paper plate. Lake County Health Department Dietician ...