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Doctor says cold medicines don't work for young kids
When a young child comes down with a cold — congestion, a scratchy sore throat and runny nose, maybe with greenish goo — many parents head straight for the drugstore for a bottle of children's cold medicine. Don't bother. It's worth it...
Tags: Medical Research, Foods and Beverages, Medical Specialization, Dietary Supplements, Vitamin C
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When should you call the doctor about headaches?
Premium Health News ServiceQ. How long should I let a headache last before I see a doctor? A. That's a hard question to answer without knowing a lot more. Some people have headaches frequently. Women are more likely to suffer from migraine headaches if another close relative...Tags: Migraine, Headaches, Symptoms
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15 taken to hospitals after possible chlorine leak in Warrenville
Tribune reporterAbout 15 people were treated for headaches and dizziness at hospitals following a possible chlorine leak at a Lifetime Fitness in west suburban Warrenville tonight. An automatic fire alarm activated at 5:55 p.m. at the Lifetime Fitness in the 28000...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Hospitals and Clinics
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Mom's mission personalizes danger of concussions to young athletes
What happened to Daniel Brett is the worst-case scenario. After constant, excruciating headaches that stemmed from multiple concussions and months of unsuccessful treatment, the 16-year-old chose suicide as the way to free himself from the pain. In...
Tags: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Concussion, Medical Research, Miami Dolphins, Alzheimer's Disease
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Some are taking medical advice with a grain of salt
Q: I am fed up with medical flip-flops. Whether it is hormone replacement therapy, calcium supplements, eggs or salt, first we get told one thing and then doctors change their minds. In the meantime, we consumers are left wondering what to believe and...
Tags: American Medical Association, Medical Research, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Mineral Supplements
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Julie Bowen wants people to know more about anaphylaxis
Julie Bowen was on the set of the television show "Boston Legal" four years ago when she got the call from her husband, who was on his way to the hospital with their then-infant son Oliver.
While hanging out in the backyard of their California home,...Tags: Julie Bowen, Foods and Beverages, Swelling, Seafood, Viral Diseases and Infections
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Statins require vigilant monitoring of other drugs
Q: At age 71, my mother was taking medicine for diabetes, high cholesterol and a few other conditions. Her doctor changed her statin drug but didn't modify the dose. Within a few months she lost the ability to move from the neck down and was in the...
Tags: Chemical Industry, Food and Drug Administration, Citalopram (drug), High Blood Pressure, Rhabdomyolysis
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Tired of feeling tired? 8 secrets to a good night's sleep
Premium Health News ServiceAfter a night spent tossing and turning, you wake up feeling like a couple of the Seven Dwarves: sleepy...and grumpy. Restless nights and weary mornings can become more frequent as we get older and our sleep patterns change--which often begins around...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Chemical Industry, Hormones and Metabolism, Mouth, Massachusetts General Hospital
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Home Depot denied request for former employee's social networking content
A federal judge has ruled that Home Depot's attempt to obtain all social-networking posts by a former manager of its Burbank store was overly broad. U.S. Magistrate Judge Suzanne Segal rejected the company's motion earlier this month, but did rule that...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Judges, The Home Depot, Justice System
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Brain Injury Community Outreach Council says concussion safety a no-brainer
marieg@herald-mail.comFriday night lights. Gridiron glory. With the start of a new school year comes another fall ritual — the return of football. But as teams step onto the field, coaches are chalking more than Xs and Os. Concussions are now part of their play books....Tags: Concussion, Health and Safety at School, Injuries and Wounds, Head Injuries, College Baseball
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Drew Peterson trial updates: 'I was in shock'
Tribune reportersContinual coverage of the trial of Drew Peterson for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. -------------------- 5:50 p.m. Testimony done for the day Nicholas Pontarelli's testimony has concluded and court is done for the day. Testimony is...Tags: Lewis Libby, Lawyers, Judges, Red Lobster, Head Injuries
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Drew Peterson trial updates: Peterson said Savio overdosed
Continual coverage of the trial of Drew Peterson for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. -------------------- 5 p.m. Done until Tuesday Judge Edward Burmila said he will rule later on whether to allow testimony about Drew Peterson allegedly...
Tags: Chemical Industry, Lawyers, Medical Specialization, Judges, Insurance
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