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A hepatitis C sufferer tells her story

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Obese drinkers face 'double hit'

Obese women drinking little more than a glass of wine a day have double the risk of liver disease compared with those who are slimmer, experts warn.

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What Is Hypothermia? What Causes Hypothermia?

Hypothermia occurs when a person's normal body temperature of around 37°C (98.6°F) drops below 35°C (95°F). It is a medical emergency. The body loses heat faster than it can produce it, causing a dangerously low body temperature. Hypothermia is the opposite of hyperthermia which is present in heat exhaustion and heat stroke...

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Computer Algorithm Able To 'Read' Memories

Computer programs have been able to predict which of three short films a person is thinking about, just by looking at their brain activity. The research, conducted by scientists at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at UCL (University College London), provides further insight into how our memories are recorded...

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Weight-Bearing Exercise Does Not Prevent Increased Bone Turnover During Weight Loss, MU Researchers Find

While there are many benefits of losing weight, weight reduction also might negatively affect bones in the body. During weight loss, bones are being remodeled - breaking down old bone and forming new bone - at an accelerated rate. As a result, bone density is reduced, causing increased fragility...

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Strong Period Pain And Excess Weight In Childhood Increase Risk Of Endometriosis

Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) scientists have identified a new link between strong period pain experienced in adolescence and early adulthood and the risk of endometriosis. Researchers from QIMR's Gynaecological Cancer Laboratory have found having strong period pain often at an early age doubles a woman's risk of developing endometriosis...

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Free Hormonal Contraception Halved Termination Rate

3500 20- to 24-year-old women from Tromsø and Hamar in Norway were offered free hormonal contraception for a year. The result was that the abortion rate in the trial cities was halved...

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Are Cities Designed For Women? Penn-ICOWHI Conference Examines Urban Women's Health

Women comprise more than half the population of the nation's cities, are three times as likely as their male counterparts to live alone after the age of 65, and are primary caregivers for their families at all ages and stages of life...

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Asthma & Flu: Information You Need To Know

There has been a lot of information here and on the site and on the blog about asthma and the flu. If you want to learn more about the flu check out this video from About.com . Here are a number of other useful articles for you if flu is making a comeback in your community:

  • Do I Need a Flu Shot?
  • Swine Flu & Asthma
  • Swine Flu & Back to School
  • Protect Yourself From the Flu
  • How Do Vaccines Prevent Illness?
  • Why Do People With Asthma Need a Flu Shot?
  • Are Asthmatics More Likely to Suffer Flu Vaccine Side Effects?
  • What Can I Do To Prevent Flu From Affecting Me?
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Helping Your Child Use Their MDI

Kids can have a hard time learning to use their asthma inhaler correctly. Proper technique is essential for your child to get good control of their asthma. Learn more in this video about helping your child improve their inhaler technique . Learn More Important Info About Your Child's Asthma

  • Symptoms Of Infant Asthma

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Acreage residents: Cancer cluster a 'quiet hurricane' - MiamiHerald.com

Acreage residents: Cancer cluster a 'quiet hurricane'

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PHOTOS United against breast cancer: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure draws 10000 - Naples Daily News

PHOTOS United against breast cancer : Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure draws 10000

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Sentinel Node Biopsy Preferred in New Breast Cancer Guidelines: Presented at NCCN - DG News

Sentinel Node Biopsy Preferred in New Breast Cancer Guidelines: Presented at NCCN

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Ultra Marathoner Joins North American Seminars, Inc. Instructor Team with Introduction a of New Physical Therapy Continuing Educ

North American Seminars Inc. introduces a new physical therapy continuing education course. Running Injuries - Examination, Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Interventions will be instructed by Jeff Taylor-Haas, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCSM (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3724444.htm

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