Articles filed under Health
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Eggplant a good source of antioxidantsApr 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. How nutritious is eggplant? A. Although you won't find much vitamin C, A or folate in eggplant, it provides a good source of fiber as well as disease-fighting...
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Try a lean, Italian twist on tasty tapasApr 01, 2008 11:00 pm - My neighbor Alyssia decided that after weeks of snow and nasty weather it was time for a few neighbors to get together some for Sunday evening noshing. She thought it wo...
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Cancer: Can you afford it?Mar 30, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- You've just been diagnosed with cancer, and the doctor is discussing treatment options. Should the cost be a deciding factor? Chemotherapy costs are rising...
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Urinary infection keeps returning despite therapyMar 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Q. I am a 64-year-old female. I would like your opinion on my current urinary problem. For the last two years, I have had recurring bladder infections. My primary ph...
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Your HealthMar 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Preventing falls Each year, about a third of older Americans fall, making falls the leading cause of serious injuries in older adults. The American Geriatrics Society re...
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If it's hypoallergenic, it's safe for sensitive skin, right?Mar 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Not necessarily. Here's what cosmetic labels really mean Are you looking for the best products for your skin? Then you probably rely on label claims like fragrance-free ...
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Fun with rehabMar 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Doctors use Wii games for rehab therapy after strokes, surgery, even combat injuries. Some call it "Wiihabilitation." Nintendo's Wii video game system, already a hit amo...
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Are political leanings imprinted in your genes?Mar 30, 2008 11:00 pm - The race to become the most powerful politician on earth is well under way, and the United States is gripped by election fever. In newsrooms and bars across the land, li...
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Study looks at cloudy judgment of smokersMar 30, 2008 11:00 pm - A defining feature of smoking addiction is that smokers pursue their habit even when it's clear they are forgoing other benefits, such as good health. Now, brain scans s...
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A fresh excuse not to wash your hairMar 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Greasy hair may not help you to attract the object of your affection, but it might reduce the amount of ozone you breathe in. Lakshmi Pandrangi and Glenn Morrison from t...