Articles filed under Health
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Can't keep the weight off? Leptin may be to blameJul 14, 2008 11:00 pm - So, you ate less and exercised more and lost weight. But now the pounds are piling back on. You're hungrier than ever, and you can't seem to resist food. Once again, it'...
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Searching for autism in a baby's eyesJul 14, 2008 11:00 pm - With the number of autistic children growing, researchers are targeting new technologies to help detect the disorder at ever-younger ages in hopes of reversing some of a...
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Health-care costs higher at hospitals owned by doctorsJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Doctors in Oklahoma who become part owners of specialty hospitals refer more patients for surgery, tests and other services to treat back and spine disorders, a study fo...
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Your HealthJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - You don't want to know When it comes to bacteria, some places are definitely buggier than others. Prevention magazine evaluated bacteria counts around the house and on t...
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Roller coasters can be hard on the heartJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - When a roller coaster advertises heart-stopping action, it may not be an empty boast. On average, four people die each year from roller coaster rides. About half of the ...
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Genes may play role in nicotine addiction in teensJul 13, 2008 11:00 pm - Genes may determine which teen smokers get hooked for life, according to a study that could shed new light on treating and preventing tobacco addiction. Young, white smo...
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Suburban hospitals make prestigious listJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Three suburban hospitals -- Edward in Naperville, Central DuPage in Winfield, and Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood -- were among those joining five Chicago in...
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Batavia library's sex ed battle continues TuesdayJul 11, 2008 11:00 pm - The debate over the link on the Batavia Public Library's Web site to a Planned Parenthood site on teen sex education will continue before the library board Tuesday night...
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Staying in shape with an injuryJul 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Last Fourth of July Kelli Mehrholz knew something wasn't quite right. While running a local race, the Deerfield woman wondered why her tendinitis was hurting more than e...
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Little athletes land big-time injuriesJul 07, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- A 14-year-old gymnast with a stress fracture in her lower back. A 12-year-old who tore his ACL in a soccer game. A 16-year-old runner with a leg stress fra...