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Radiation Exposure From Medical Scans

Posted Fri, 2010/06/25 - 04:26 by Fred Lee

Tests & Procedures, Patient Care

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Repeated use of high-tech medical imaging techniques expose patients to excessive amounts of radiation.

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About Kyla

Posted Thu, 2010/06/24 - 20:50 by Kyla Puklus

The India Story, Alternative Treatments

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In 2008 I was finally diagnosed with "tick borne" illnesses such as Lyme disease. I have been symptomatic for about 5 years and probably contracted the disease 5-6 years ago.

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Being Short Increases Risk For Heart Disease

Posted Tue, 2010/06/22 - 22:06 by Fred Lee

Conditions & Diseases

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Short people have a slightly higher risk of suffering from heart disease.

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Pain Relievers Increase Risk For Heart Problems

Posted Mon, 2010/06/21 - 02:52 by Fred Lee

Conditions & Diseases, Drugs & Treatments

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Some pain relievers may increase the risk for heart disease in healthy people.

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Olive Oil Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Maintain A Healthy Body Weight

Posted Sat, 2010/06/19 - 01:19 by Fred Lee

Alternative Treatments, Cancer

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Including olive oil in their diet helped breast cancer survivors lose weight and thereby reduce their risk for recurrence of their cancers.

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Hamburgers And Asthma

Posted Sat, 2010/06/19 - 01:18 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Conditions & Diseases

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A poor diet that may include hamburgers can increase a child's risk for developing asthma.

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Having Sex After A Heart Attack

Posted Wed, 2010/06/16 - 03:39 by Fred Lee

Conditions & Diseases

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For heart attack survivors, sex does not have to be something that is feared and avoided.

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Sugary Beverages Linked To High Blood Pressure

Posted Wed, 2010/06/16 - 03:38 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Conditions & Diseases

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Cutting back on sugary beverages was found to lower a person's blood pressure.

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A Spicy Way To Reduce Carcinogens In Meat

Posted Sat, 2010/06/05 - 03:45 by Fred Lee

Prevention, Cancer

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Spices and herbs can help reduce the formation of carcinogens in grilled meats.

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A Walk In The Woods For Good Health

Posted Wed, 2010/06/02 - 23:26 by Fred Lee

Prevention

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In the age of nutritional supplements and high tech exercise regimens, it turns out that something as simple as a walk in the woods is all that is needed to maintain good health.

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