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Local expert says to be cautious, not panicked about West Nile
chrisc@herald-mail.comDon't panic. The odds of catching West Nile Virus are very low, and the odds of suffering serious illness or death are enormously remote. That's the message from Dr. Mohammed Bilgrami, infectious disease specialist with WillowWood Adult Medicine in...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Cardiologists, Loyola University Maryland, Flu, West Nile Virus
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EatingWell: 10 ways to reduce inflammation
Premium Health News ServiceChronic inflammation plays a significant role (as either a cause or effect) in many diseases, including type 2 diabetes, autoimmune diseases, such as Crohn's disease, and the three top killers in the United States: heart disease, cancer and stroke....Tags: Fatty Acids, Crohn's Disease, Women's Health, Alzheimer's Disease, Nutrition
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An antioxidant-rich diet offers the most benefits to breast cancer survivors, expert says
Cheryl McGee has battled breast cancer. Twice. She's undergone surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and treatments for infection, but dietary management was never part of her treatment protocol. "I don't know why nobody ever told me to go to a nutritionist...
Tags: Tomatoes, Nutrition, Health Treatments, American Cancer Society, Vitamin D
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Wilson Betemit won't need surgery
Wilson Betemit will not need surgery on his right wrist, which he reinjured during batting practice Friday in Oakland, according to Showalter. Betemit saw a hand specialist in Sarasota on Monday, who determined from tests that Betemit, who was on the...
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Two more Washington residents confirmed to have West Nile virus
Q13 FOX News OnlineTwo more Washington residents have contracted the West Nile virus, bringing the state's total number of West Nile cases to four. A Benton County woman is the second Washington resident to be infected with the virus without leaving the state. The woman,...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Travel, Diseases and Illnesses, Meningitis, Trips and Vacations
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The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts: Will a heel spur prevent me from doing yoga
Premium Health News ServiceQ: I have a heel spur and I'm on medicine for the pain from my doctor. I want to start exercising again. I especially like yoga. Any suggestions? A: I think you should be able to exercise now despite having a heel spur. But you may need to adjust some of...Tags: Feet, Drugs and Medicines, Medical Procedures and Tests, Arthritis, Plantar Fasciitis
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Orioles notes: Arrieta consulted sports psychologist to get back on track
The Baltimore SunJake Arrieta said it really hit him after a terrible outing against Triple-A Gwinnett on Aug. 7, in which he allowed five earned runs and lasted just 3 2/3 innings. Arrieta stewed on Norfolk's bus ride that night — "I had a long internal...Tags: Buck Showalter, Chris Tillman, Nick Markakis, Baseball, Sports
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Gut bacteria linked to obesity-related health problems
The answer to why some obese people develop diabetes and other health problems may be found not in just a love for junk food, but in the bacteria that thrive deep in the human gut.
Scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine have...Tags: Human Body, Crohn's Disease, Science, Education, University of Maryland, College Park
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Orioles notes: Steve Pearce's eventful year continues with Yankees
Steve Pearce has a wish for his old Orioles teammates. "Hopefully, they can win the [American League] wild card," said Pearce, whom the Orioles waived in July and is now with the New York Yankees. "I really tried not to look back and think about that....
Tags: Detroit Tigers, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Chicago Cubs, Adam Jones (baseball), Buck Showalter
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Moon blindness
Moon blindness, otherwise known as recurrent uveitis, can be a devastating disease of the equine eye. The term moon blindness comes from the ancient belief that the disease was associated with the changes of the lunar cycles. The "recurrent" or...Tags: Physical Conditions, Livestock Farming, Eyes and Vision, Immune System
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Mosquito spraying set for Lemoyne and New Cumberland August 30th
Cumberland County West Nile Program will be conducting an ultra-low volume (ULV) mosquito control operation to reduce high populations of mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile Virus on Thursday, Aug. 30 in Lemoyne and New Cumberland Borough....Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Diseases and Illnesses, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Organizations, West Nile Virus
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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Inflammatory disorder treatment involves careful medication management
Premium Health News ServiceDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother was just diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica. What is it, and what causes the condition? Is the treatment safe? ANSWER: Polymyalgia rheumatica is a treatable inflammatory disorder that causes muscle and joint pain and...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Injuries and Wounds, Bones and Joints, Pharmaceuticals, Vitamin D
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