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Whooping cough making a comeback in Md., U.S.
Public health officials are warning adults and adolescents to get booster shots in the wake of an unusually large number of cases of whooping cough this year around the nation and in Maryland.
More than 20,000 cases of the respiratory disease were...Tags: Health, Tetanus, Coughing, Preventative Medicine, Nose
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Health tips for freshmen
Attention, freshmen: You will likely pick up more than knowledge and new friends when you start college. There's a good chance you'll at least catch a cold from living in the tight quarters of a dormitory, physicians and students say. "The thing (about)...
Tags: Preventative Medicine, Coughing, Flu Vaccine, Teaching and Learning, University of Chicago
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Summer allergies hitting some hard
If you’re suffering from congestion, have a gravely voice and headaches, there’s a good chance you can blame allergies. “There are a lot of problems right now,” said Dr. Timothy Linehan, an allergist with Northern Michigan Allergy...
Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Coughing, Nose, Ear Infection, Physical Conditions
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Online Dish: A Sip of Semen a Day Will Keep The Nausea Away
KIAHQue the, "that's what he said jokes." A sip of semen a day can keep the morning sickness away. Say what?! All together now, baby daddies around the world rejoice! Turns out the old wives tale is a reality. According to Gordon Gallup, a Psychologist,...Tags: Flu, Genes and Chromosomes
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Allergies can strike at any stage in life
Sneezing, itching nose, watery eyes — it's the common cold, right? Maybe not. While seasonal allergies or allergic rhinitis are typically associated with a younger crowd it is not unheard of for allergists to see older adults dealing with allergy...Tags: Sleep Apnea, Chemical Industry, Health and Medical Professionals, Nose, Physical Conditions
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Healthy gums and mouth a top priority at ninth annual health fair
alnotarianni@aol.comIt had the appearance, novelty and friendliness of a mobile home. A step inside revealed a computer and screen with enticing children’s characters. But this was no cross-country jaunt in a motor home. A glance to the left or the right revealed...Tags: Dental Health, Dentistry and Dental Health, Walnuts, Hospitals and Clinics, Tooth Decay
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Mail Call - June 29
“The Obama White House is twice as bad as the Nixon White House ever was at cover-ups. Everything that gets done, President Obama wants to cover it up, and then he tries to turn around and blame it on somebody else. He’s the biggest con artist...Tags: Health, Chemical Industry, Health and Medical Professionals, Autism, Culture
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Hooters waitress allegedly contracts tuberculosis at Inner Harbor restaurant
Over the past seven months, Jheri Stratton has been quarantined in her house for a while, ordered to wear a mask to walk her dog, and monitored twice a week by a city Health Department official who watches to ensure that she swallows a handful of pills....
Tags: Health, Chemical Industry, Coughing, Tuberculosis, Respiratory Disease
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Miami Children's Hospital Urgent Care Centers
South Florida ParentingMCH Dan Marino Outpatient Center 2900 S. Commerce Parkway, Weston 954-385-6200 mch.com Miami Children’s Hospital Urgent Care Centers aren’t for emergencies, but they cover just about everything else. For patients up to 21, the Urgent...Tags: Health, Earache, Physical Conditions, Ear Infection, Awards and Prizes
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Virginia man receives face transplant at Maryland Shock Trauma
When Richard Lee Norris opened his eyes after a marathon 36-hour surgery to give him a new face, he immediately wanted a mirror.
A natural reaction for a man who had been practically living as a recluse since a 1997 gun accident took off his nose, chin,...Tags: Health, Charity, University of Maryland Medical Center, Hospitals and Clinics, Plastic Surgery
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Oreck to pay consumers $700,000 for unfounded health claims
The claim: The Oreck Halo vacuum and the Oreck ProShield Plus air cleaner can reduce the risk of flu and other illnesses. An infomercial claimed, “The Oreck Halo has killed up to 99.9 percent of bacteria exposed to its light in one second or less,&...Tags: Health, MRSA, E. coli Infection, Asthma, Entertainment
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Fast-food playlands under scrutiny
On a humid Monday morning, Erin Carr-Jordan was crawling through the tubey slides of a McDonald's PlayPlace on the West Side.
When she got to the top of the colorful structure, she peered through a cloudy plastic window and mouthed the words: "This is...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Trips and Vacations, Dining and Drinking, Field Museum of Natural History, Travel
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