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20 little ways to drop the pounds and keep them off

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:12:32 +0000

Did you know that the average person gains about one to two pounds a year? Although it sounds tiny, this weight gain can add inches to your waistline. Avoiding this slight weight gain, and even losing weight, is easier than

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Changing Requirements Send Nurses Back to School

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:36:20 +0000

Having a bachelor’s degree is becoming increasingly more important for those who want a career as a nurse. Graduating from a community college program used to be enough, but in recent years having a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing

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Mom with flesh-eating bacteria improves

Contributor — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:48:59 +0000

Lana Kuykendall, a 36 year old South Carolina mother that contracted a rare flesh eating bacteria has been upgraded to good condition. Kuykendall had contracted the bacteria days after giving birth to her twins. She has undergone an estimated 20

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Health Buzz: Heart Attacks Can Trigger PTSD

Contributor — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 23:00:34 +0000

New research suggests that having a heart attack can trigger post-traumatic stress disorder, which can then increase a person’s likelihood to suffer a second heart attack. The study states that as many as 1 in 8 heart attack sufferers develop

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David Kirchhoff’s Top 5 Tips to Become Your Own Weight Loss Boss

Contributor — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:12:47 +0000

The President of widely known Weight Watchers, David Kirchoff, gives five helpful tips to managing your weight loss. Number one is to have a partner to cheer you on along the way, or “Don’t go solo”. Other tips include managing

Less-invasive weight loss surgery safer, study suggests

Contributor — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 19:24:22 +0000

Having a less invasive surgery for weight loss means faster recovery and fewer complications according to a recent study. You will also have less pain than with an open surgery, so you can move around and return to normal activity

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Eating Disorders Not Just for Young

Contributor — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:48:38 +0000

A new study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders has shed light on the fact that a growing number of older women suffer from eating disorders. Prior to this study it was widely believed that only adolescent and

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Common Blood Pressure Drug May Have GI Side Effects

Contributor — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:36:24 +0000

Benicar, a blood pressure medication may cause side effects that are the same as someone suffering from celiac disease, or an allergy to gluten. These side effects can be very painful during the digestion process. Further studies are being done

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Having a dog may protect children from developing asthma

Contributor — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:24:06 +0000

Research says that having a dog can help strengthen your child’s immune system against asthma. This is due to microbes that are in a dog’s fur. This can also help protect babies from RSV. The research was based on the

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Pizza co. fights calorie disclosure

Contributor — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:00:06 +0000

Pizza chains across the United States are fighting new legislation that would require them to post the caloric intake of various styles of pizza offered at their stores. The pizza companies claim that creating nutritional values for numerous pizzas would

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Weight-Loss Surgery Cuts Heart Risk 7 Years Later

Contributor — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:00:48 +0000

Losing weight via weight-loss surgery appears to do much more than just improve a person’s figure and self-esteem. It turns out that after 7 years following surgery, the heart and cholesterol levels improve as well. Heart health is a key

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Scientists discover protein needed for regrowing damaged nerves in limbs

Contributor — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:36:55 +0000

Scientists have discovered something pretty amazing that can change the way people heal forever. A protein known in simple terms as DLK, specifically needed in repairing and regrowing damaged nerves in limbs, has been unearthed, allowing scientists to believe that

Ticks causing mysterious meat allergy

Contributor — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:24:43 +0000

At least 1,500 Americans suffer from an allergy to meat and the cause seems to be related to the common lone star tick. The allergy is to galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, called alpha-gal for short, which is a sugar found in the meat

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AMA Supports Requiring Obesity Education for Kids

Contributor — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:48:05 +0000

At their annual meeting on Wednesday, the American Medical Association says it will support legislation to require yearly classes aimed at public schoolchildren and teens to educate them on the prevention of and consequences related to obesity. Doctors are being

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FDA proposal gives pharmacists too much power, doctors argue

Contributor — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:36:24 +0000

The FDA wants to make more of the prescription drugs available over the counter, but with restrictions. Some people argue that making the drugs more available could make it easier for people who suffer medical conditions such as migraines, easier

Baby girl in S. Africa gets new skin

Contributor — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:12:50 +0000

A severely burned three year old girl in South Africa undergoes a life saving operation in which she receives new skin. This surgery was the first of its kind, and saved young Pippy’s life. She was burned while they were

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Sleep deprivation and your health

Contributor — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:36:13 +0000

Working yourself too thin and not getting the proper amounts of sleep can negatively impact your health. It greatly increases your risks for stroke and heart attack. Not sleeping enough makes your heart work harder, and can also weaken your

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Is the Makeup Counter Making You Sick?

Contributor — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:48:56 +0000

Makeup counters often offer free samples to customers, but the testers sometimes hide bacteria, fungus, and mold. Buyers should exercise caution, but a few simple steps make it easier to buy cosmetics without getting sick. Shoppers can try a new

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Tiny Darth Vader leaves hospital after heart surgery

Contributor — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:12:47 +0000

Max, a seven year old who gained fame when he played a mini-Darth Vader in a Volkswagen commercial, was recently discharged from a hospital after undergoing heart surgery. The boy was born with Tetralogy of Fallot, a rare congenital heart

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How to exercise safely in the heat

Contributor — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:36:50 +0000

Exercising is very important to maintain good health, but when temperatures and humidity are on the rise, exercising can become dangerous. The high humidity can affect the way the body cools itself by sweating. This can lead to overheating and

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