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Good things come on small plates at Mezze
Come summer, mezze, those small dishes drawn from a vast Middle Eastern tradition, are just about the perfect food. The flavors are vivid. Many of them are served at room temperature. No rush. I love this way of eating, a bite here, a bite there, as the...Tags: Fava Beans, Israel, Human Body, Dining and Drinking, Hamburgers
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It's time fruit juice loses its wholesome image, some experts say
To many people, it's a health food. To others, it's simply soda in disguise.
That virtuous glass of juice is feeling the squeeze as doctors, scientists and public health authorities step up their efforts to reduce the nation's girth.
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Every drug has risks and information is key to avoiding them
Some drugs are so common that consumers -- at their peril -- don't think twice about them. But each drug, whether prescription or over-the-counter, poses risks. We offer a few details on five of the most-prescribed medications. Hydrocodone with...Tags: Social Issues, Acetaminophen (drug), African Americans, Health and Medical Professionals, Lisinopril (drug)
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Even the most common medications pose threats
Some drugs are so common that consumers -- at their peril -- don't think twice about them. But each drug, whether prescription or over-the-counter, poses risks. To highlight these risks, we offer up a few details on five of the most-prescribed...Tags: Prescription Drugs, Muscle, Viral Diseases and Infections, African Americans, University of Southern California
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High hopes for a malaria vaccine
Each year, malaria kills more than 1 million people -- 90% of them in sub-Saharan Africa and 80% of them younger than 5 -- and makes 300 million people seriously ill. Major progress in controlling the disease has been made by the widespread adoption of...Tags: Vaccines, Preventative Medicine, Science and Technology, Africa, Litigation
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Experimental drug is combating hepatitis C in chimps, researchers say
An experimental antiviral drug that works by a different mechanism than existing drugs has been shown to suppress hepatitis C in chimpanzees and is already being tested in human clinical trials, researchers reported Thursday.
The new agent is a so-called...Tags: Epidemics and Plagues, Viral Diseases and Infections, Research, Drugs and Medicines, Colleges and Universities
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Liver supplements don’t seem to offer protection
Special to the Los Angeles TimesAt a time when so many people are trying to clean out their systems with detoxifying pads, pills and gadgets, let's take a moment to honor the liver, the best detox device a body can have. Without prompting, the liver breaks down and dispenses with all...Tags: Acetaminophen (drug), Viral Diseases and Infections, Science and Technology, Dining and Drinking, Herbal Medicines
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Gil Garfield dies at 77; member of the '50s trio the Cheers
Gil Garfield, a member of the 1950s trio the Cheers, who had a top 10 hit with "Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots," has died. He was 77.
Garfield, who also was an artist and songwriter, died Saturday of cancer at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical...Tags: Real Estate, Sports, Painting, Hospitals and Clinics, Diseases and Illnesses
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The Review: The Spice Table in Little Tokyo
On an early summer night, I'm enjoying sitting at a sidewalk table taking in the street action in front of the Spice Table, a 3-month-old Vietnamese-Singaporean restaurant in Little Tokyo. People are walking by, rushing past on their way inside or to some...Tags: Anchovies, Human Body, Foods and Beverages, Chile, Pizzas
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Patients kick the insulin habit through diet, exercise
By harnessing the power of lifestyle, the following people are managing their Type 2 diabetes without insulin, and in some cases without any medication at all. Some made the commitment when they were first diagnosed, but others reversed a condition that...Tags: Recipes, Services and Shopping, Metformin (drug), McDonald's, Salads
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Link between diabetes and heart disease scrutinized
The link between diabetes and heart disease is well-known -- diabetics are two to four times more likely to have cardiovascular disease than nondiabetics, and two-thirds will die of an early heart attack or stroke. But the link itself is poorly...Tags: Social Issues, Hemorrhaging, Heart and Circulatory System, Science and Technology, Medical Research
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'House' recap: the children's hour
Show TrackerEnter the diaper brigade: The theme this week is kids, or as I like to call them, replacement humans. Our Patient of the Week is a newborn baby girl who comes squirting out of her mom in a hypoxic state......
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