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Commentary: One less sugar sweetened drink can make a difference
Growing up in Texas, I played fast pitch softball. After playing in the hot Texas sun, our team, the Sweetpeas, had a snack of oranges and water, in containers brought from home. Today, my husband and I are new Howard County residents and we have...Tags: Documentary (genre), Cancer, Overweight, Diseases and Illnesses, Howard County
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Drought brings 'banner year' for West Nile, fears of widespread outbreak
The mosquito responsible for the West Nile virus flourished during the summer's record heat and drought. Now, officials are concerned about emerging signs that a widespread outbreak may be on the horizon in Illinois. Updated figures from the state...
Tags: Cancer, Viral Diseases and Infections, Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Natural Disasters
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A caretaker is taken care of
When you grow up taking care of other people, it's understandable that you might put taking care of yourself last on the list. Until, of course, you absolutely have to put yourself on the list. The kidney transplant list. A colleague, Carla Hubbard,...Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Dialysis, Genes and Chromosomes, Charity, Maryland State Fair
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Dallas Declares State of Emergency to Contain Deadly Virus
CNNDALLAS, Tex. -- Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings declared Wednesday that the city is facing an emergency as the West Nile virus spreads, killing at least 14 people in Texas and 26 nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The...Tags: Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses, Viral Diseases and Infections, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Vaccines
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Protein in the urine an important indicator of kidney disease
Premium Health News ServiceQ. In the past, you've discussed blood in the urine. I don't have that problem, but during my annual checkup last week, my doctor found protein in my urine. Is this a serious problem? And what should I do about it? A. Your kidneys have many functions,...Tags: Blood, Diseases and Illnesses, Men's Health, Kidney, High Blood Pressure
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K9 CORNER: Age affects canine brain as it does humans'
Contributing columnistA friend and I were chatting over lunch the other day and she mentioned that one of her dogs had canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome. Having seen an article on this subject in a recent dog magazine, I made a mental note to look it up and let my...Tags: Purdue University, Chemical Industry, Diseases and Illnesses, Drugs and Medicines, Pharmaceuticals
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Pet health report shows lots of room for improvement
My Pet World"The health of America's pets is deteriorating; pets are getting sicker than they need to," says Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, medical director for Banfield the Pet Hospital. The "Banfield Pet Hospital State of Pet Health 2012 Report" offers the only...Tags: Cat (animal), Chicago Tribune Columnists, Overweight, Diseases and Illnesses, Obesity
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Briefs: Environmental Nutrition
Premium Health News ServiceLIFESTYLE CHANGES COULD REDUCE CANCER RATES Small changes in your everyday life--at least 30 minutes of daily exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes--can help lower your risk of the most...Tags: Medical Research, Research, Communicable Diseases, Cancer, Healthy Diet
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Brown County West Nile cases nearly half of state
Brown County has reported four of the state's nine West Nile virus cases detected in humans, according to the South Dakota. In addition, Brown County had a West Nile blood donor case, as did Edmunds. Seven have been detected in the state. Also, Brown...Tags: Cancer, Chemical Industry, Viral Diseases and Infections, Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Tips for hydration during summer heat
With the extreme heat, and even in less extreme temperatures, those who spend any time outside must stay properly hydrated. Some drinks are better than others, and some people need more fluids than others, says Dr. Marc I. Leavey, an internist at Mercy...
Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Diseases and Illnesses, B Vitamins, Vitamin C, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Business People - Aug. 5
West Virginia University Health Sciences Center MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Dr. C.H. Mitch Jacques, dean of the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center Eastern Division, retired June 30. Jacques worked for more than 19 years as a physician and...
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Last tiger at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo dies
Q13 Fox News OnlineSeattle's Woodland Park Zoo’s last tiger died Friday. JoJo, a 20-year-old, female Sumatran tiger, was euthanized following a period of physical decline and age-related kidney failure, the zoo said. The elderly tiger had lived with kidney disease...Tags: Kidney, Renal Failure
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