Friday, May 9, 2008

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Love and loss bind my ‘other mother’ and me

When I was a baby, my mother and her friend Isabel, who'd been told her own child would die, decided to share me. Years later, Isabel and I were bound by something else — we each learned what it means for a mother to lose a child.


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Depressed teens more likely to try pot

Depression, teens and marijuana are a dangerous mix that can lead to dependency, mental illness or suicidal thoughts, according to a White House report being released Friday.

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Mama and her mini-me

Readers’ photos of moms and their little look-alikes.Readers’ photos of moms and their little look-alikes.


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New health woes as China grows richer

Evening exercise classes at the Nirvana fitness centre in Beijing are in high demand these days as young professionals whose mothers once counted ration cards seek to stay svelte despite lavish lunches.

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Thursday, May 8, 2008

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Healing With Massage Therapy:

Touch is healing. Our natural instincts tell us to reach out when we see a person in physical or emotional pain. A simple hand on the shoulder is soothing. So if one hand resting on one spot can b...

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Who Needs a Shower Filter? You Need a Shower Filter!

Well made shower water filters prevent chlorine and other chemicals from entering the air that you breathe.

You may know that there are over 2100 different chemicals in tap water. That's why you hav...

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Why Shower in Water laden with Chlorine - Use Chlorine Shower Filters!

Chlorine shower filters could be more important to your health than the filter on the kitchen tap, particularly for people with asthma, allergies or sinus problems. But, chlorine filters for shower h...

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Shower Head Water Filters Could Be More Important than Drinking Water Filters

Shower head water filters are being recommended by doctors, health experts, consumer advocates, cosmetologists and everyday people like you and me. The best shower filters will improve the look and f...

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Reverse Osmosis Water Systems are not the Right Choice for Tap Water

A reverse osmosis water system is not the right choice to purify or clean the water that comes from your tap.

Many public utilities use reverse osmosis water systems and despite this, you would pr...

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Wednesday, May 7, 2008

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The mystery of medications linked to suicide

Are the recent links between various medications and the risk of suicide real? And if so, what's the explanation?


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Got a big bottom? A reason to be glad

A type of fat that accumulates around the hips and bottom may actually offer some protection against diabetes, U.S. researchers said.

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IUDs can reduce cancer risk, study finds

Intrauterine devices are not only among the most effective contraceptives, but they also can help protect women from a cancer of the uterus called endometrial cancer, researchers reported.

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The Fit List: Get buff for the beach

Fit List personal trainer Gregory Joujon-Roche offers tips for shaping up for swimsuit season.Fit List personal trainer Gregory Joujon-Roche offers tips for shaping up for swimsuit season.


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'Mmm' hormone makes food look tasty

E004951 Photodisc stock photography men man eat eating food dessert cheesecake coffee dining diet health msnbc stock photographyA  hormone that makes people eat more works by causing food to look tastier. This natural molecule, named ghrelin, actually improves perception and memory when it comes to food.


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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

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There is Hope for Schizophrenia Treatment

You may have seen the Oscar-winning film, "A Beautiful Mind". This film tells the story of John Forbes Nash, Nobel Prize winner with severe schizophrenia. The film details how Nash overcame...

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Men & Women Over 40: Look 15-20 Years Younger Without Plastic Surgery!

Listen up- experts say the 3 most important ingredients people over 40 need to look and feel great are-

1 A proper diet

2 Some type of exercise

3 A positive mental attitude

This is the safest most...

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Learn The Top 10 Excuses People Over 40 Make For Not Exercising

This list was compiled from several websites, the most notable being www.GreatHealthOver40.com You may or may not agree with my choices, but I think most of you will find this information very accura...

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Exercising With Fibromyalgia to Relieve Pain

Fibromyalgia is a common and prevalent condition. It is conservatively estimated that two percent of Americans suffer from fibromyalgia either slightly or severely, but in fact, the number may be e...

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Acupuncture For Scapulohumeral periarthritis

Acupuncture (from Lat. acus, "needle", and pungere, "prick") or in Standard Mandarin, zhe-n bia-n (a related word zhe-n jiu( refers to

Monday, May 5, 2008

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Video: America and back pain

Nov. 8: Around 65 million people suffer from it. NBC chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Synderman reports on remedies to ease that horrible ache. (Today Show Health)Nov. 8: Around 65 million people suffer from it. NBC chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Synderman reports on remedies to ease that horrible ache. (Today Show Health)


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Video: Is it really OK to carry a few extra pounds?

Nov. 7: NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman goes deeper into a new study that says people who are overweight are actually better off.  (Nightly News)Nov. 7: NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman goes deeper into a new study that says people who are overweight are actually better off. (Nightly News)


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Video: Pudgy pet pig suit

Nov. 7: A Minnesota woman sues after her pig triples in size while in a pet sitter's care. KTTC's Chris Hrapsky reports. (MSNBC)Nov. 7: A Minnesota woman sues after her pig triples in size while in a pet sitter's care. KTTC's Chris Hrapsky reports. (MSNBC)


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Video: Environmentally friendly drug disposal

Nov. 7: Does flushing prescription pills down the toilet hurt the environment? NBC's Helen Chickering reports.  (MSNBC)Nov. 7: Does flushing prescription pills down the toilet hurt the environment? NBC's Helen Chickering reports. (MSNBC)


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Video: Woman's ovaries mistakenly removed

Nov. 7: A Texas woman is suing for being mistakenly diagnosed with cancer and undergoing surgery to have her ovaries removed. WOAI's Aubrey Mika reports.  (MSNBC)Nov. 7: A Texas woman is suing for being mistakenly diagnosed with cancer and undergoing surgery to have her ovaries removed. WOAI's Aubrey Mika reports. (MSNBC)


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Friday, May 2, 2008

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Video: America and back pain

Nov. 8: Around 65 million people suffer from it. NBC chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Synderman reports on remedies to ease that horrible ache. (Today Show Health)Nov. 8: Around 65 million people suffer from it. NBC chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Synderman reports on remedies to ease that horrible ache. (Today Show Health)


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Video: Is it really OK to carry a few extra pounds?

Nov. 7: NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman goes deeper into a new study that says people who are overweight are actually better off.  (Nightly News)Nov. 7: NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman goes deeper into a new study that says people who are overweight are actually better off. (Nightly News)


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Video: Pudgy pet pig suit

Nov. 7: A Minnesota woman sues after her pig triples in size while in a pet sitter's care. KTTC's Chris Hrapsky reports. (MSNBC)Nov. 7: A Minnesota woman sues after her pig triples in size while in a pet sitter's care. KTTC's Chris Hrapsky reports. (MSNBC)


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Video: Environmentally friendly drug disposal

Nov. 7: Does flushing prescription pills down the toilet hurt the environment? NBC's Helen Chickering reports.  (MSNBC)Nov. 7: Does flushing prescription pills down the toilet hurt the environment? NBC's Helen Chickering reports. (MSNBC)


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Video: Woman's ovaries mistakenly removed

Nov. 7: A Texas woman is suing for being mistakenly diagnosed with cancer and undergoing surgery to have her ovaries removed. WOAI's Aubrey Mika reports.  (MSNBC)Nov. 7: A Texas woman is suing for being mistakenly diagnosed with cancer and undergoing surgery to have her ovaries removed. WOAI's Aubrey Mika reports. (MSNBC)


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Thursday, May 1, 2008

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In game of love, surprising sex rules may apply

The rules of sex can often seem like "The Rules of Golf," that bible of fair play conduct on the course that tells us all about water hazards and how many clubs we can carry.


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Body Odd: Lost innocence or hormonal hazard?

Experts agree that the normal range of menarche, the onset of menstruation, is anywhere from 8 to 14 years. Eight years old! Exploring the notion of lost innocence.Experts agree that the normal range of menarche, the onset of menstruation, is anywhere from 8 to 14 years. Eight years old! Exploring the notion of lost innocence.


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Soldiers won't have to disclose past therapy

This undated handout photo provided 1st Sgt. Andrew Brown, shows Brown. U.S. troops won't have to reveal all their mental health counseling when applying for security clearances under a change the Pentagon hopes will ease the stigma of seeking help for combat stress, The Associated Press has learned. Defense Secretary Robert Gates plans to announce the new policy Thursday, May 1, 2008, according to several defense officials.  (AP Photo/Photo provided by Andrew Brown)U.S. troops will not have to disclose all their mental health counseling when applying for security clearances under a change the Defense Department hopes will ease the stigma of seeking help for combat stress.


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10 steps to keep skin safe in and out of the sun

Follow these guidelines to protect yourself and your family from skin cancer. Dr. Jeanine  Downie of the Skin Cancer Foundation shares some advice.

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Breast-feeding rates hit new high in U.S.

The U.S. breast-feeding rate has hit its highest mark in at least 20 years with more than three-quarters of new moms nursing their infants, according to a government report released Wednesday.

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