Articles filed under Health
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Race like the city athlete you areOct 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Have you ever wanted to be like Sylvester Stallone in "Rocky" and run up the steps with music playing behind you? Well, how about running up the steps of Soldier Field t...
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FDA: No quick decision on cold medicines for kidsOct 01, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- A top government health official rejected the idea of an immediate ban on cough and cold medicines for young children, saying it might cause unintended har...
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5 things to consider before getting HPV vaccineSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - How should you decide whether the human papillomavirus vaccine, sold as Gardasil, is right for you or your daughter? Here are five things to consider: 1. Immediate risk ...
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Febrile seizures in young children often triggered by high feverSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - The 11-month-old had seemed fine earlier in the day and went to bed without making a fuss. A little while later, her mom quietly tiptoed into the sleeping infant's room ...
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New study dispels some myths about runningSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Every person who takes up running has, at one time or another, been confronted by a helpful critic who is more than happy to reel off the reasons running will ruin your ...
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Stem cells help reset immune system in bid to beat sclerodermaSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - First Bari Martz's fingers turned blue. Then she started gasping for breath, and her joints stiffened so that she couldn't even open her hands. Doctors diagnosed sclerod...
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Flu shots for toddlers save livesSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Just one of five U.S. children ages 6 months to 2 years got government-recommended influenza vaccinations during the 2006-2007 season, health officials said. The elderly...
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Hair today, but more hair tomorrow?Sep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - The balding pate can be treated with drugs, hair transplants - or both. But the search for the ultimate solution to hair loss goes on. For men and women experiencing the...
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It's not too late to raceSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Yes, the leaves may be starting to turn, but just because summer's over doesn't mean it's time to get bundled up inside yet. There are still many fitness activities to k...
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Cell phone cameras create privacy issueSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - When it comes to sharing medical images, there's supposed to be a clear line between professional and prurient. But there are some gray areas, too. As two New Mexico hos...