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Adopt-A-Cat Month ideal time to address cat overpopulation problem
My Pet WorldThere's no question that Americans love pets. There are more pets than children in America. Most homes have a pet, including about 40 million homes with at least one cat, adding up to over 86 million pet cats, according to the American Pet Products...Tags: Rabies, Pets, Conservation, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Environmental Issues
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Lower demand might be catalyst to solve problems with chicken jerky treats
My Pet WorldQ: Our dog got really sick eating chicken jerky about six months ago. At that time, our veterinarian confirmed that it was very likely the jerky made her ill. Our veterinary bill was over $2,500! The treat manufacturer never replied to our email or...Tags: Pets, Weight, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Product Recalls, Food and Drug Administration
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First human West Nile virus case in DuPage County reported
Tribune reporterA Downers Grove woman in her 50s has contracted the first reported human case of West Nile virus in DuPage County this year, the DuPage County Health Department announced today. Department spokesman David Hass said the county was notified Tuesday about...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Diabetes, Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses, West Nile Virus
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Comedian, TV star to perform at Sands Bethlehem Event Center
Lehigh Valley Music presents FESTBLOGA comedian who has starred in his own television sitcom as well as his own talk show will perform at Sands Bethlehem Event Center, the venue announced this morning. George Lopez, who for two seasons was host of "Lopez Tonight,"...... -
BE GREAT: Graduate program helps students succeed
At times, DaQuan Paige has doubted he'd ever make it all the way through high school. The 14-year-old, an eighth-grader at Page Middle School, had to repeat second grade and saw his grades slip last year as he battled a kidney disease. He even failed...
Tags: Hampton (Hampton, Virginia), Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), American Red Cross, Gloucester (Gloucester, Virginia), Holidays
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We don't know for sure if pets 'grieve' the way we do
My Pet WorldQ: We lost our Soft-Coated Wheaton Terrier, and it's still very difficult to talk about and deal with the loss. Poor Gracie, our other dog, has also had a tough time, and it's been heartbreaking. I think Gracie is still waiting for McGee to come home....Tags: Medical Specialization, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Drugs and Medicines, Dog (animal), Immune System
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An easier way to go
The most dreaded part of a colonoscopy is prepping for it. The day before the exam, patients often drink large amounts of a vile-tasting liquid, then it's off to the throne for the better part of the day and night. Though unpleasant, this extreme...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Medical Research, Diarrhea, Dave Barry, Colon Cancer
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Many suffer needlessly with this extreme form of arthritis
Gout. It is one of the oldest diseases on record — the ancients wrote about it in 5 B.C. — yet most people today know little about it. Worse, they think they have to live with it. "Seniors should know that gout should not be tolerated,"...Tags: Chemical Industry, Obesity, Chemotherapy, Drugs and Medicines, Diseases and Illnesses
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Connecticut pharmaceutical co. to pay $95 million to Pennsylvania
Attorney General Linda Kelly today announced that Pennsylvania will receive more than half a million dollars as part of a $95 million national settlement against a Connecticut pharmaceutical company. Kelly said the settlement resolves allegations that...
Tags: Health Insurance, Chemical Industry, Diseases and Illnesses, Central Intelligence Agency, Symptoms
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You can protect your pets from coyotes
My Pet WorldQ: I opened the sliding glass door to go outside, and standing right there was a coyote. In a few seconds, he disappeared. Now, I'm worried. What can we do to protect our pets? -- T.K., Newport Beach, CA A: There are some people who want to do harm to...Tags: Vitamin B3, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Pet Supplies, Services and Shopping, Steve Dale
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As we age, chronic conditions come in pairs
Adults 45 and older are more likely to have two or more chronic medical conditions, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hypertension plus diabetes is the most common combination for people 45 to 64, but those...
Tags: Obesity, Minority Groups, Diseases and Illnesses, Asthma, High Blood Pressure
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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), Obesity, Weight, Cancer, Diabetes
May 30, 2012
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May 31, 2012
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Aug 14, 2012
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Sep 17, 2012
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Nov 23, 2012
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Nov 22, 2012
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Nov 14, 2012
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Nov 12, 2012
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Nov 15, 2012
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Nov 15, 2012
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Aug 15, 2012
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May 30, 2012
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