Health and Fitness
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Probiotics may have some benefits for kidsNov 30, 2010 11:44 am - A leading medical group says there's some evidence that probiotics, or "good" bacteria, may have limited benefits for certain illnesses in children. But the group says t...
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Scientists trick cells into switching identitiesNov 29, 2010 7:05 am - NEW YORK -- Suppose you could repair tissue damaged by a heart attack by magically turning other cells into heart muscle, so the organ could pump effectively again. Scie...
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Vitamin K may help in treating osteoarthritisNov 28, 2010 8:07 am - We know that eating green vegetables is good for health, but it might also be an important factor in the prevention of arthritis of the knee. Recent medical research sug...
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Bedwetting can have many causesNov 28, 2010 8:07 am - Q. In a recent article about a 12-year-old boy wetting the bed, you addressed the physical reasons but failed to pick up on other issues. Although you did mention se...
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Try opting for healthier snacks during the holidaysNov 29, 2010 2:07 pm - We all know how tough it is to get through the holidays without gaining weight. Constant bombardment from sugary snacks and beverages takes its toll. Learn how to win ...
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Stressed out? Here's 10 signs there's a little too much pressure in your lifeNov 29, 2010 2:07 pm - Occasional stress is a fact of life, but suffering chronic stress can wreak havoc on your health. Stress can manifest in unexpected ways, from nightmares to teeth gnashi...
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A dumbbell's guide to weightliftingNov 29, 2010 2:07 pm - You don't want to anger a weightlifter, so I suggest you keep in mind a distinction the athletes make: There's “weightlifting” and “weight lifting.” The latter is just p...
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Pregnant women exercise option to stay activeNov 30, 2010 10:32 am - Rachel Booth has been a runner her whole life, and that didn't change when she got pregnant. The Mountain View, Calif., mom ran well into her third trimester during her ...
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Northwest Community offers new appNov 28, 2010 8:07 am - Northwest Community Hospital is among the first hospitals in the Chicago area to provide a free app that has mobile access to vital medical information and services, suc...
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Your health: Wine allergiesNov 29, 2010 11:00 am - Vino allergy? Does a nice Bordeaux leave with you with a headache, stuffy nose, skin rash or other miserable ailment? While allergies to sulfites are well-documente...