Articles filed under Health
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Fertility clinics may overuse costly techniquesSep 09, 2007 11:00 pm - Fertility clinics are overusing a laboratory technique and costing infertile couples and some insurers hundreds of extra dollars, a new study suggests. At issue is a pro...
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Men with chest pain reluctant to dial 911Sep 09, 2007 11:00 pm - Who you gonna call? Not an ambulance, if you're like many guys with chest pain What do asking for directions and calling 911 have in common? Men, it seems, don't like to...
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Your health: Caring for cancerSep 09, 2007 11:00 pm - When cancer strikes, you might use your health insurance more than ever before. You might also encounter more problems getting coverage. To help patients navigate these ...
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Anti-clotting drug can work, but watch dosageSep 09, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. I'm 80 years old, with numerous medical issues. When asked who my primary care physician is, I respond, "Dr. Gott." It isn't long before your column will discuss ...
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Treating young ADHD patients without drugsSep 09, 2007 11:00 pm - For a year, a kitchen timer went everywhere 3-year-old Eddie Fitzgerald did -- home, playground, day care. Counting down the time before he had to switch activities, fun...
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A chef faces his worst fearsSep 09, 2007 11:00 pm - A year after chef Grant Achatz opened Alinea in Chicago in 2005, Gourmet magazine named the restaurant the best in the country, and the prestigious Mobil guide gave it i...
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Caffeine content in popSep 09, 2007 11:00 pm - Looking for a quick pick-me-up to get through a long afternoon? Forget that cola. A fizzy citrus drink could provide even more of a boost. A new study shows that citrus-...
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Health and survival not a matter of chanceSep 09, 2007 11:00 pm - Can the food we eat keep cancer from recurring? Although there is substantial evidence to support the idea that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can prevent c...
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Putting brains on the couchSep 02, 2007 11:00 pm - For doctors who treat illnesses that strike from the neck down, a patient's symptoms are only the first step toward a diagnosis. No sooner do they hear "It hurts when I ...
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Blood banks start to target LatinosSep 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Blood banks look at the nation's Hispanic population boom and see an unexpected potential to save thousands of lives: the possibility of more so-called universal blood d...