Articles filed under Health
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Thin bloodOct 21, 2007 11:00 pm - When Marc Rumaner showed up at the urgent care clinic complaining of fatigue and pain from the flu, doctors told him his blood count was half what it should be. And it w...
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Lower blood pressure just a few deep breaths awayOct 21, 2007 11:00 pm - Hypertension is very common and a significant risk factor for two leading causes of death, heart attack and stroke. It can be effectively treated by lifelong medication...
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Texans argue over life in one of our most toxic townsOct 20, 2007 11:00 pm - PORT ARTHUR, Texas -- There is a quiet battle for the future of this industrial town, one of America's most polluted places. On one side is ex-mayor Oscar Ortiz, who in ...
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Expatriates doing just fine in Paris, merci beaucoupOct 16, 2007 11:00 pm - Ever hear of a French shortstop, or a Gallic quarterback? American chefs in France battle a similarly obscure status. So why does Daniel Rose, an American chef in Paris,...
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Medicare, not Social Security, is the elephant in the roomOct 15, 2007 11:00 pm - If the fate of Social Security were a children's fairy tale, it would be called "The Monster That Ate Social Security." According to economist Alicia Munnell, retiree ou...
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Is the robot right for you?Oct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - If you're facing prostate surgery, a hysterectomy, even heart bypass, you've got one more question on your list: Should I go robotic? We asked the experts for advice on ...
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100 apples a day may indeed keep the doctor awayOct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - The equivalent of 100 apples can stop people under extreme physical or mental stress from getting sick. It's a common complaint of marathon runners and soldiers alike: ...
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Still leery about buying bagged salads? Don't be, experts sayOct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - In a world filled with bleak news about the sorry state of our nutrition, here's a bright note: We're eating more leafy salads than ever before. Thanks to pre-washed, re...
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The robot will see you nowOct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - You wouldn't know these people have just had major surgery. Men who've had a double bypass walk out of the hospital carrying their own luggage. Women go grocery shopping...
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Cooling off on Evista recommendationOct 14, 2007 11:00 pm - Q. In a recent column, you recommended switching from Fosamax to Evista for the treatment of osteoporosis because of the possible complication of mandibular necrosis...