Articles filed under Health
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Doctors say leg pain can signal deadly blood clotSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Far too many Americans are dying of dangerous blood clots that can masquerade as simple leg pain, says a major new government effort to get both patients and their docto...
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Record floods? No problemSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Media reports are touting the value of writing about a diagnosis of cancer. Even on days when I feel like taking an extra few minutes to sleep late or sneaking a nap, if...
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Homeopathy a viable alternative ... sometimesSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - A recent German medical study showed the use of a homeopathic remedy to be as effective as a prescription medication for post-surgical foot pain and discomfort. Homeopat...
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Massage eases pain in cancer patientsSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Massage therapy eases pain in patients with advanced cancer, when friends and family members can be afraid to touch them and painkillers don't always work, a study found...
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Skin cancer 'smell' may aid detectionSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Researchers have discovered an odor profile for skin cancer, and they hope it might eventually lead to a simple, noninvasive test to diagnose the most common form of ski...
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High-tech help for people with low visionSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Sharon Fowler had to stop teaching after 31 years when hemorrhages behind her retinas severely reduced her vision. "When you can't tell who's who and what's flying acros...
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Sports bras add that necessary supportSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Droopy, bouncing breasts that don't have the right support can undermine your fitness goals by causing pain. Sports bras can cut the pain without crippling your wallet. ...
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Financial stress beginning to tax mental-health services, tooSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - A tidal wave of anxiety is washing over America, from Wall Street's concrete canyons to the lettuce fields of California, propelled by the mortgage industry collapse, hi...
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Migraines linked to higher risk of deadly blood clotsSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - Migraine headache sufferers may have a higher risk of developing deadly blood clots, according to a study in the journal Neurology. Researchers in Austria and Italy foun...
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Workouts on the cheapSep 21, 2008 11:00 pm - After the birth of his daughter, Trevor Carter started looking for ways to save money and spend more time at home. One of the first things he did was quit his gym in Abi...