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Securing the safety of imported foods: New protections guard consumers
Premium Health News ServiceOn March 15, 2007, a pet food manufacturer alerted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to the deaths of 14 cats and dogs. Melamine, an industrial compound with no approved use in food, was found in their pet food, which was traced back to China. Worse,...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Consumer Goods Industries, China, Lifestyle and Leisure, Globalization
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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Condition causes significant drop in blood pressure upon standing
Premium Health News ServiceDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother is 62 and has had very low blood pressure for two years. She was hospitalized with blood pressure that dropped from 200/78 in bed to 60/40 sitting up. What could be causing this and what can be done to treat her? ANSWER:...Tags: Mayo Clinic, Chemical Industry, John Graves, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Menopause Map: New Road to Relief?
CW33 NewsDiane doesn't want us to use her last name for this story--so it goes when it comes to menopause. "There is this impression that it means you're old and used and all dried up and nobody wants that connation," Diane said with a laugh. She’s 52 is...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Physical Conditions, Acupuncture, Menopause
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July 31: Midday Fix - Diet and Exercise
Downsize Fitness 220 North Aberdeen Street, 2-N Chicago www.downsizefitness.com/ Six Additions to Your Diet Dark Leafy Greens Think kale, spinach, broccoli, etc. Contain calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, phosphorous and zinc, as well as vitamins A,...
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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: American Diabetes Association, Cancer, Nutrition, Foods and Beverages, Obesity
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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: Dietary Supplements, Asthma, Physiology, Vitamin C, Heart Disease
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Slowing Metabolism: Just part of the weight gain problem
CW33 NewsRebecca King is growing older and fighting it every step of the way. Three years ago she turned 30 and found that for some reason she was gaining weight even though her diet and exercise routine was basically the same. "I seemed to be just stagnating...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Physiology
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Many Muslims gain weight during Ramadan fasting
World NowThe sun slips beyond the Nile and the fast is broken. As they have done for centuries during the holy month of Ramadan, Egyptians hurry home through the twilight to eat and drink after a long, scorching day. Fasting renews the spirit but it often does... -
Can avocados lower cholesterol levels?
Q: My wife was told by a plastic surgeon to try sugar in a wound that would not heal. Within a week, the sore had begun to heal. Her primary doctor thinks she is crazy, but it really worked. She did not need surgery to close the sore. A: Dr. Richard...
Tags: Orthopedic Surgery, Dietary Supplements, Calcium, Injuries and Wounds, Plastic Surgeons
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Feed your 'good' bacteria
Premium Health News ServiceThere's a lot more going on in your gut than just digestion, absorption and excretion. Trillions of microorganisms inhabit your intestines. In fact, there are 10 times more bacterial cells than human cells in your whole body. And these little beneficial...Tags: Dietary Supplements, Cancer, Nutrition, Physiology, Science and Technology
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Briefs: Harvard Health Letters
Premium Health News ServiceGRIEVING MAY TRIGGER HEART ATTACK The dangers of a broken heart aren't just for poets and songwriters. Turns out, the risk of heart attack is 21 times higher than normal the first day after the death of a significant loved one and six times higher the...Tags: Health and Safety at School, Steroids, Weight Loss, Weight, Heart Disease
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The Doctor's Corner: Demystifying bioidentical hormones
Editor's note: This is the last in a three-part series on menopausal hormones. * Put simply, bioidentical is a marketing term, first introduced into contemporary parlance by celebrities endorsing products. The medical community has embraced this...Tags: Chemical Industry, Cancer, Allergies, Pharmaceuticals, Women's Health
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