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Will Asperger's or colitis win 'Idol' contestants new fans?
Show TrackerAmerican Idol contestants James Durbin and Casey Abrams' struggles with medical issues may net them new fans... -
Curcumin's anti-inflammatory powers are unproven
Special to The TimesThe products: Humans have long believed in an almost magical connection between strong flavors and good health. The burn from the hot pepper? It must be energizing the body. The pungent tang of a raw oyster? It must be energizing a very particular part of...Tags: Education, University of Texas at Austin, Multiple Sclerosis, Death, Arthritis
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Dan O'Bannon dies at 63; screenwriter of 'Alien'
Dan O'Bannon, the acclaimed science fiction/horror film screenwriter who was best known for writing the blockbuster hit "Alien" and who also directed and wrote the zombie fest "The Return of the Living Dead," has died. He was 63.
O'Bannon, whose...Tags: Horror (genre), Science and Technology, Science Fiction (genre), Alien (movie), Diseases and Illnesses
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New study may deal final blow to acne drug Accutane
Teenagers and young adults suffering from severe, scarring acne may ultimately lose the most effective treatment for the condition.
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Accutane's side effects: An article in Saturday's Section A about the possibility of...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Acne, High Cholesterol, Science and Technology, Diseases and Illnesses
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com
May 21, 2012
Q: My school-age children have been sick with colds lately and, because of conflicting information in the news, I'm still unsure about which over-the-counter...Tags: Kidney, Botulism, Vomiting, Meningitis, Entertainment Events
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Swap one snack a day with yogurt
South Florida ParentingYogurt is a great addition to any meal and also makes a great snack. It tastes great and has many health benefits. With so many flavors and varieties to choose from, there is bound to be one that you and your family enjoy. Portable yogurts are available...Tags: Calcium, Human Body, Health, Viral Diseases and Infections, Potassium (dietary supplement)
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Briefs: New Scientist
Premium Health News ServiceBREAK BAD HABITS BY FORMING GOOD NEW ONES In his new book, "The Power of Habit," science writer Charles Duhigg explores the reasons why we find it so hard to change ingrained behavior. Neuroscientists have long understood our inability to resist...Tags: Health Organizations, Multiple Sclerosis, United Kingdom, Genes and Chromosomes, Science and Technology
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Colon Cancer Screenings Save Lives
TribLocal - EvanstonBy Susan J. WhiteNorthShore University HealthSystem According to American Cancer Society estimates, approximately 141,200 people in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer …... -
Disability and desire
Life is divided into two phases: the one in which you're not supposed to be having sex and the one in which you're supposed to be having more sex.
Confusion abounds during both phases. But if you're living in the second phase — that is, you're an...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Columbia University, Birth Defects, Health and Medical Professionals, Diseases and Illnesses
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Senior wrestler at Poquoson battles illness and opponents
CorrespondentJeffrey Ogburn's most formidable opponent has never stared back at him in a wrestling singlet. It's been inside his body, causing cramps that force him to double over at times. He's missed school due to hospital stays, some as long as two weeks. He's...Tags: Chemicals, Colleges and Universities, Mayo Clinic, Chemicals, Wrestling
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Some health clues are right at your fingertips
Mayo ClinicQ: I've heard that a person's fingernails reveal a lot about their health. Is there any truth to that? What types of changes would indicate health problems? A: It's true. Your fingernails are a window to your health. Some nail changes are natural. But...Tags: Dermatologists, Medical Specialization, Symptoms, Mayo Clinic, Heart Disease
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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Fingernails are a window to your health
Tribune Media ServicesDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard that a person's fingernails reveal a lot about their health. Is there any truth to that? What types of changes would indicate health problems? ANSWER: It's true. Your fingernails are a window to your health. Some nail changes...Tags: Dermatologists, Medical Specialization, Mayo Clinic, Symptoms, Respiratory Disease
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