Articles filed under Health
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Safety a problem for new generation drugs, tooOct 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Nearly a fourth of widely used new-generation biological drugs that treat several common diseases produce serious side effects that lead to safety warnings soon after th...
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A sort-of rite of childhoodOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Lice are tiny bugs - the size of a sesame seed - that live in human hair and feed off human blood. No question, they're gross - but they're not dangerous. Unlike other v...
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More parents ponder cancer gene tests for kidsOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Women are going for breast cancer gene testing in record numbers, forcing more parents to face a tough question: Should we test the kids? About 100,000 tests for breast ...
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More parents ponder cancer gene tests for kidsOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Women are going for breast cancer gene testing in record numbers, forcing more parents to face a tough question: Should we test the kids? About 100,000 tests for breast ...
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Parents press states for autism insurance lawsOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - CHICAGO -- In Washington state, Reza and Arzu Forough pay more than $1,000 a week for behavior therapy for their 12-year-old autistic son. In Indiana, Sean and Michele T...
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See oncologist about itchy skinOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am writing on behalf of my husband. He is 80 years old and suffers from chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Up until the last couple of years, it has progressed very ...
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What's the official drink of Halloween? MilkOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - We were thinking a vile green punch with gummy eyeballs floating in it, or perhaps something blood red. But the Official Drink of Halloween turns out to be chocolate mil...
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Study adds confusion on antioxidants during cancer treatmentOct 19, 2008 11:00 pm - One of the most controversial areas in cancer treatment is the use of antioxidants during chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Many clinicians and researchers believe that...
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Cancer survivor warns African-Americans of higher risk for prostate cancerOct 17, 2008 11:00 pm - After his initial shock at learning he had prostate cancer, James Branch began researching his options, only to be shocked again. African-American men, he learned, are 6...
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Gain strength and balance through tai chi's calming movementsOct 16, 2008 11:00 pm - As the weather continues to get a little more brisk, head indoors and check out a fitness endeavor that is unique and works the mind, body and soul all at once. Tai chi,...