Articles filed under Health
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Marrow tricks body into accepting transplantsJan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Injecting blood or bone marrow cells into people who have just received a donated kidney can reduce the need for drugs that suppress the immune system. The stem cells in...
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Winter squash good health on a plateJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - >Q. A. Acorn, butternut and other varieties of winter squash are loaded with health-promoting beta-carotene, potassium and vitamin C. One of my favorite winter squas...
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10 fruits and veggies to add to your dietJan 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Most weight-loss plans advise participants to consume five or more servings of fruit and vegetables daily. It's advice we've all heard before, but it still causes some t...
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Hot spots can signal dangerous foot ulcersJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Diabetics, watch out: A hot spot on your foot can signal an ulcer is brewing, a wound that could cost your limb. New research shows that using a special thermometer to m...
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Massage relieves post-surgery pain, study findsJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Massage can ease pain after surgery and may complement the use of drugs for patients, U.S. researchers said. In a study of 605 men 64 years and older who had major surge...
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Pfizer heightens warning on anti-smoking drugJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - An anti-smoking drug sold by Pfizer Inc. will carry more prominent warnings that patients be monitored for unusual activity including agitation, depression and suicidal ...
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Keep in mind that children develop at their own paceJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - "Shouldn't he be walking by now?" wondered the mother as she held her cute infant for his 1-year exam. The little guy had rug burn on his knees from crawling on the carp...
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Taking few days off from swimming may help shoulder painJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Q. I am 82 years old. I walk, hike and swim every day. I've been having a lot of discomfort in my right shoulder, arm and hand. When I swim, I can hear and feel my shoul...
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Stale banked blood can have fatal repercussionsJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Blood transfusions are supposed to save your life, not hasten your demise. Yet recent evidence suggests that transfusions can increase your chance of heart attack or dea...
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Trends in senior living show we're keeping up with the timesJan 20, 2008 10:00 pm - What's next? That's the question the International Council on Active Aging posed to its members and their clients to find out what's the next best pastime catching older...