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Why Everyone Should Get Tested For HIV
The Hartford Courant"Your HIV test is positive, " I tell a 22-year-old man, confirming that he has the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS. I reassure him that HIV is a treatable disease. If he takes antiviral medications daily, he can have a normal life...Tags: HIV, Chemical Industry, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, AIDS
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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: Kidney, Benadryl (drug), Cat (animal), Physical Fitness and Exercise, Chicago Tribune Columnists
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Chew aspirin quickly at first sign of heart attack
Q: Why isn't there a soluble 325 mg aspirin tablet available in the U.S.? I carry two 325 mg tablets in my coin purse at all times and have read that one should take aspirin at the first sign of a heart attack, while simultaneously calling 911. Is it...
Tags: Cardiologists, Potassium (dietary supplement), Melatonin (dietary supplement), Insomnia, Metoprolol (drug)
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The juice on the juicing craze
Premium Health News Service"Juicing" is on the fast-track from fad to full-on health craze. Thanks to an explosion of juice bars and celebrity endorsements, satisfying that thirst for greens, super fruits, or carrot juice is en vogue right now. But healthy as these juicy...Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Nutrition, Vitamin Therapy, Diseases and Illnesses
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Robert J. Cotter, Johns Hopkins medical school professor
Robert James Cotter, a Johns Hopkins scientist and professor whose work in mass spectrometry has contributed to discoveries in health and science, died last Monday of heart failure at his home at HarborView in Baltimore. He was 69. His work, which earned...
Tags: Teaching and Learning, Science and Technology, Health and Safety at School, Pharmacology, College of the Holy Cross
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Need energy? Get it here
With all the attention focused on the multi-billion dollar energy business, I think we need to keep things in a certain perspective. Many people, especially women, are constantly suffering from a lack of energy. Fatigue can be caused by a number of...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Glutathione is best made by the body
Dear Pharmacist: I recently read a magazine article that discussed the health benefits of glutathione. Do you recommend this supplement for everyone? — L.S., Orlando Dear L.S.: Glutathione is fantastic for the human body. It supports liver...
Tags: Recipes, Acetaminophen (drug), Allergies
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Colostrum is needed at birth
Soon, winter will make its unwelcome return and with it, difficult challenges when it comes to raising calves. After a reprieve last year from a couple of exceptionally harsh winters in a row, most people expect the cold and snow to return again with a...Tags: Diarrhea, E. coli Infection, Vaccines, Blood Cells
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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Successful pancreas transplant can restore body's ability to secrete insulin
Premium Health News ServiceDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My wife is 31 and was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 7. She had a baby three months ago, and her blood sugar levels were never really controlled. Doctors tested her kidney function and said there is "a little damage" but nothing...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Insulin Injections, Diabetes, Lungs and Airways, Dialysis
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EatingWell: 6 easy ways to help your immune system
Premium Health News ServiceA strong, well-functioning immune system is the cornerstone of good health, fighting off disease and infections and allowing you to recover more quickly if you do get sick. Give your immune system an extra boost with these quick tips for healthy immunity:...Tags: Vitamin C, Tomatoes, Dietary Supplements, Vitamin Therapy, Medical Research
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Sure, coughs and colds are nasty, but antibiotics are not the answer
The Kid's Doctorhttp://www.kidsdr.com This is "Get Smart About Antibiotics Week" (Nov. 12-18), developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to educate everyone about the overuse of antibiotics. The prescribing of antibiotics is highest for young children....Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Coughing, Flu, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disease Prevention
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K9 CORNER: Pet-owner bond beneficial to both
Contributing WriterWith the holidays coming up, I thought of the benefits of owning a dog. I searched the Web and selected an article from www.webMD.com titled “5 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health,” by Jeanie Lerche Davis. The article starts with the statement:...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, WebMD Corporation, Blood Pressure Decrease, Drugs and Medicines, Hydrocortisone
Nov 23, 2012
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Nov 22, 2012
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Nov 21, 2012
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Nov 21, 2012
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Nov 18, 2012
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Nov 16, 2012
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Nov 16, 2012
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Nov 15, 2012
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Nov 14, 2012
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Nov 14, 2012
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Nov 13, 2012
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Nov 13, 2012
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