Articles filed under Health
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Acupuncturist strikes back at 'stereotypical' doctor in a boxNov 09, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I am currently in school to become an acupuncturist Ac. DOM (Doctor of Oriental Medicine). I have to say I was appalled by your newspaper article. Because you are...
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Your healthNov 09, 2008 10:00 pm - Movies to go You've heard of pocket books. Now, a series of portable "pocket films" about Alzheimer's disease is available for download on your iPod, cell phone, PDA or ...
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Losing your hair? Maybe it's dad's genes, not grandpa'sNov 09, 2008 10:00 pm - The conventional wisdom on baldness has long held that men inherit their mother's father's hair, or lack of it. But that doesn't explain the legions of men whose pates l...
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Popping pills not a simple matterNov 09, 2008 10:00 pm - It was a busy day in the office, and as I paused outside the exam room and looked over my next patient's chart, I groaned inwardly. It wasn't that I had a problem with t...
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From influenza A to zanamivir, what you need to know this flu seasonNov 09, 2008 10:00 pm - It's a rite of autumn. The days grow shorter, the temperature drops, footballs fly - and the flu strikes. Influenza is so common that it's easy to dismiss this seasonal ...
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Indoor racing in the 'burbs: Strip mall meets drag stripNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Picture this: You are fully suited up in a one-piece jumpsuit, helmet on with fire resistant gear underneath. You hear your name and number called and jump into your car...
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The Latest Crave plans grand openingNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - GENEVA - The Latest Crave Cupcake Shop is hosting a grand opening event at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. The business operates at Berry House Shops at 227 S. Third St. in Ge...
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Are you getting five daily servings of veggies?Nov 02, 2008 10:00 pm - You should've had a V8: Seven out of 10 Americans don't eat the recommended five servings of fruits and veggies a day - and ideally, we're supposed to be getting nin...
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How to deal with a migraine like Janet Jackson'sNov 02, 2008 10:00 pm - Hearing the news that singer Janet Jackson's bout with vestibular migraines would keep her from performing on tour for two weeks, some headache sufferers may wonder how ...
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Scan takes on new meaning for cancer patientsNov 02, 2008 10:00 pm - There are many variations in the simple word "scan." We scan our newspapers; we scan e-mails; we scan a crowd to spot friends and family. Seldom do we think of using the...