Articles filed under Health
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Cipro, similar antibiotics to get 'black box' warningJul 07, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Drug safety officials Tuesday imposed the U.S. government's most urgent safety warning on Cipro and similar antibiotics, citing evidence that they may lead...
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Stings can trigger deadly reactionsJul 06, 2008 11:00 pm - At least 50 people in the United States will die this year from an event that, to most of us, is no more than a minor irritation. The sting of a honeybee, yellow jacket,...
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Stay safe during skateboarding seasonJul 06, 2008 11:00 pm - The office was closed for lunch and I was catching up on mail when I came across a letter from an orthopedic specialist. One line caught my eye. The surgeon had describe...
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What $1,400 buys you in preventive testingJul 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Here are some of the tests offered in the $1,400 Presidential Physical. The concierge practice that offers the physical says they constitute the best possible care, but ...
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Sharing life stories keep memories alive for older peopleJul 06, 2008 11:00 pm - The next time your husband or grandmother tells that story you've heard at least a gazillion times, think of as an important developmental stage of adulthood. It turns o...
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How to burn a few calories at Great America without even tryingJul 06, 2008 11:00 pm - One: One lap around the park on the midways is one mile, says Great America spokeswoman Brooke Gabbert. But the average guest, she says, walks 10 miles per day. ...
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Be smart about staying hydratedJul 06, 2008 11:00 pm - By now, even the most casual recreational athlete has heard the admonitions to stay hydrated during exercise, especially in the summer. Yet, some confusion persists beca...
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Your HealthJul 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Healthy skin As soft music plays, the young man tenderly caresses his partner's body, admiring her beauty ... and looking for signs of skin cancer. The YouTube video sta...
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Why skin cancer kills more menJul 06, 2008 11:00 pm - The next time you're at a ballgame, don't be surprised if you get a quick lecture from Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, a melanoma survivor, about protectin...
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Your healthJun 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Hang up! The most dangerous place to be in your home during a lightning storm might be on your land-line telephone. Get off the computer and tell the kids to put dow...