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How to keep skin soft in winter
Special to the Los Angeles TimesCracked heels, chapped lips, scaly legs, fissured hands, skin so tight and parched it practically hurts to smile. All can be brought on by dry, hot Santa Ana winds common in the fall or by the cold weather and heated rooms of winter — and...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Pharmaceuticals, Itching, Cancer, Skin Conditions
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Growing aloe in all of its glorious colors
L.A. at HomeGrowing aloe: Aloe, the popular drought-tolerant succulent plant that hails from Africa, is the latest installment of the Global Garden, our series looking at multicultural L.A. through the lens of its landscapes.... -
Warning: DNA test results may not be as reliable as they appear
Booster Shots???Understanding of the genetic contribution to human disease is far from complete.??? This statement, by DNA decoder J. Craig Venter and three colleagues, is undeniably true. But it probably would come as a surprise to much of the general public....... -
Lemonade to ward off kidney stones
Q: The other day, someone wrote asking about kidney stones. To cut down on kidney stones, I drink several glasses of lemonade a week.
A: There is some scientific basis for your observation. Doctors often prescribe potassium citrate to disrupt kidney-...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Hemorrhaging, Hair Loss, Anthropology, Health
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On the web, clinical trial participants find information and comfort
St. Louis Post-DispatchDawn Demet had never even heard the word metastatic. Then in September 2011, she was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. She was told to go home, pack a bag, and take a trip, because she only had 6 to 12 months to live. But a different...Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Science and Technology, Prostate Cancer, General Practitioners, Customs and Tradition
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Humira sales propel AbbVie in 1Q
Tribune staff reporterIn its first quarter as an independent, publicly traded company, AbbVie Inc. said net income rose 9.6 percent, to $968 million, or 60 cents a share, from $883 million, or 56 cents a share, a year earlier when the company was still a part of Abbott...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Diseases and Illnesses, Thomson Corporation, Science and Technology, Drugs and Medicines
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Business people - April 21
Summit Dermatology CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Greg Forsyth recently joined the practice of Summit Dermatology, an affiliate of Summit Health, at Summit Health Center, Building 2, 757 Norland Ave., Suite 204 in Chambersburg. He previously treated patients...
Tags: Services and Shopping, Real Estate, Human Accomplishments, U.S. Air Force, General Practitioners
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A natural script to help relieve chronic pain
Dear Pharmacist: I live in chronic pain. No one is sure why. I take hydrocodone and ibuprofen daily, but I'm still in pain. Can you recommend any vitamins to help me? — M.C., Dallas, Texas Dear M.C.: I'm sorry you are going through this. Luckily,...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Hydrocodone (drug), Heart Failure, Drugs and Medicines, COPD
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Dermatologists embracing vitamin D for psoriasis
Q: I have had psoriasis for more than 35 years. A few years ago, my doctor suggested vitamin D, as my blood level was low. Much to my surprise, my psoriasis began to disappear almost immediately. Several patches had proved impossible to cure with...
Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Dizziness, Medical Specialization, Fluoxetine (drug), Newspaper and Magazine
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Inspiring Health Tips
As a daily wellness prescription for your liver, try drinking Milk Thistle tea with honey. Before enjoying, talk to your doctor about any personal contraindications you may have to supplementing with Milk Thistle. Invigorating self-massage: Massage...
Tags: Massage Therapy, Physical Conditions, Fatigue, Personal Service, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Proper Hydration Equation
Many individuals are chronically dehydrated because they don’t regularly consume the amount of water their bodies need to function optimally. To ensure you are getting enough water, use this simple equation: (0.5 ounces x Body Weight in Pounds =...
Tags: Physical Conditions, Migraine, Allergies
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Business briefs - Feb. 24
Susquehanna Bank LITITZ, Pa. — Susquehanna Bank recently launched a Mobile Deposit app that allows customers to make a deposit by taking a picture of a check using a smartphone. In just a few steps, customers can securely deposit a check into...Tags: CNB Financial Corporation, Economy, Business and Finance, Apple iPhone, Skin Conditions, Medical Specialization
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