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Miami Marlins' Greg Dobbs keeps upbeat view
Miami HeraldThe Marlins are playing bad baseball and languishing in last place. But after dropping the first game of Monday's day-night doubleheader to fall to 4-16 -- the worst record at the 20-game mark in franchise history -- Greg Dobbs vowed the losing won't...Tags: Ricky Nolasco, Edwin Jackson, Marlins Park, Sports, Wade LeBlanc
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The skinny on fasting
First, a couple of definitions: Intermittent fasting is when you eat your regular, fairly sensible way, say five days a week, and then take in only about 600 calories a day for the remaining two days. Calorie restriction is living on fewer than the...
Tags: Breast Cancer, Asthma, Kidney Disease, Physical Conditions, Parkinson's Disease
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Report cites health risks of 'cinnamon challenge'
The cough-inducing effects of taking the "cinnamon challenge," in which thrill-seekers try to swallow a spoonful of cinnamon without water in less than a minute, can be seen all over the Internet. Some health experts have voiced concerns over the dare...
Tags: Illinois Governor, Colleges and Universities, Cinnamon, University of Miami, Asthma
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Sick with sadness: Studies show bereavement can cause significant health problems
Premium Health News ServiceTwo years ago, Susie Katz's husband of 47 years died. "He was a total partner in everything," she says. One of the things the 74-year-old missed the most was the ability to share little German expressions they both understood. Life without him "felt...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Psychologists, Science and Technology, University of Arizona, Culture
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Accurate diagnosis key to identifying, managing multiple sclerosis
Premium Health News ServiceSource: National Multiple Sclerosis Society http://www.whatdoctorsknow.com Multiple sclerosis, which led to the recent death of actress Annette Funicello, affects more than 2.5 million people worldwide, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis...Tags: Chemical Industry, Health and Medical Professionals, Measles, Food and Drug Administration, Lab Tests
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Asthma test helps doctor tailor treatment
Inhaled corticosteroids are often used to treat asthma, but trying to figure out if the therapy is necessary — and at what dose — can be tricky. Now, a new, noninvasive breath test called fractional exhaled nitric oxide, or FeNO, has taken...
Tags: Allergies, Asthma, Wheezing, General Practitioners, Symptoms
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Seeds of life: chia, flax, hemp and pumpkin
Tribune Media ServicesSeeds are a crucial food source for birds, squirrels, livestock and other animals, especially during winter. For humans, edible seeds provide a delicious, nutrient-packed punch to meals and snacks, and are the source of most of our cooking oils, as well...Tags: Abdominal Pain, Prostate Cancer, Prostate, Heart Attack, Diseases and Illnesses
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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Once infection is eliminated, likelihood of additional ulcer caused by H. pylori very low
Premium Health News ServiceDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently became extremely ill from what turned out to be a peptic ulcer caused by H. pylori. Until that time, I had no symptoms of acid reflux or pain. What causes peptic ulcers? What are the chances I will have a recurrence? ANSWER:...Tags: Chemical Industry, Ibuprofen (drug), Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Stomach Ulcers, Naproxen (drug)
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What's Going Around: Pinkeye
lmatter@kspr.com, tnguyen@kspr.comSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Pinkeye or conjunctivitis is going around this week. It's a very contagious illness that can easily be spread eye to eye and person to person. Doctors say pinkeye is inflammation of the lining inside the lid. That...Tags: Allergies, Conjunctivitis, Diseases and Illnesses, Viral Diseases and Infections, Symptoms
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What can I do about foot pain caused by Morton's neuroma?
Premium Health News ServiceQ. I have pain in the ball of my foot, which my doctor thinks is caused by a Morton's neuroma. How did I get this and what can I do about it? A. Morton's neuroma is a thickening of nerve tissue between the bones at the base of the toes (in the ball of...Tags: Naproxen (drug), Ibuprofen (drug), Physical Fitness and Exercise, Drugs and Medicines, Women's Health
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Doubts surface about safety of common food additive, carrageenan
Sara Baker says the light went on in her head after a cup of hot cocoa set off a storm in her stomach. "I went back and looked at the package, and there it was: carrageenan," said Baker, a career services coordinator from Bloomington, in central...
Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Colleges and Universities, Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease, Organic Foods, Science and Technology
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Once infection is eliminated, likelihood of additional ulcer caused by H. pylori very low
Tribune Media ServicesDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently became extremely ill from what turned out to be a peptic ulcer caused by H. pylori. Until that time, I had no symptoms of acid reflux or pain. What causes peptic ulcers? What are the chances I will have a recurrence? ANSWER:...Tags: Chemical Industry, Ibuprofen (drug), Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Stomach Ulcers, Naproxen (drug)
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