Articles filed under Health
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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...
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The secrets to working better with your doctorSep 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Doctors don't answer their own phones for a reason: Scheduling isn't their expertise. Physicians don't typically discuss your choice of drugstore or high heels, either. ...
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Dying from childbirthSep 02, 2007 11:00 pm - U.S. women are dying from childbirth at the highest rate in decades, new government figures show. Though the risk of death is very small, experts believe increasing mate...
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Diabetics need to make plans when travelingSep 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Fall is travel time for empty nesters and retirees. But diabetics know you can't take a vacation from this disease. With a little planning, however, it's possible to get...