Articles filed under Health
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Teens who binge on alcohol damage brainsOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - In human and rodent teens, youthful exposure to alcohol can produce devastating effects on still-developing brains - and decision-making skills down the road. A recent s...
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Trying to keep swine flu out, some hospitals restrict visitingOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Visiting a loved one in the hospital? Better check on new flu limits first. Hospitals around the country are turning away visiting children and tightening restrictions o...
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Prostate cancer recurrence detected earlierOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - A novel technology using gold nanoparticles might predict the recurrence of prostate cancer earlier than current blood tests, a pilot study found. In an 18-patient stud...
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H1N1 vaccine production behind scheduleOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - A top-ranking official of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says production of a vaccine for swine flu virus is behind schedule and people should take preca...
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1 in 5 kids get too little vitamin D, study saysOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - At least one in five U.S. children aged 1 to 11 don't get enough vitamin D and could be at risk for a variety of health problems including weak bones, the most recent na...
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Bone weakness can happen after stomach bypass surgeryOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Q: I had bariatric surgery 3½ years ago and am doing well. I have been faithful in going to my follow-up appointments and take 200 mg of calcium with vitamin D daily...
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Your Health: Analysis finds violence begets violenceOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Viewing violence The verdict is in, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics: media violence helps cause real-life violence. Analysis of more than 2,000 research ...
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Look on the bright side - it's really good for youOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - One of my colleagues used to display a bumper sticker at her desk that always stopped me: "The more you complain, the longer God lets you live." Research reported in Cir...
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Scoliosis screening should start at a younger ageOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - As the little boy's physical exam was winding down, I had him do a forward bend to try to touch his toes. This allowed me to note flexibility, check his spine, observe h...
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Eating at work packs mighty paunchOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - We all know the table, the desk, even the credenza where the goodies are piled in the office. Rosa buys pies every Thursday. R.J. brings in roasted peanuts. Teresa final...