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South Africa's president to visit ailing Nelson Mandela
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- South African President Jacob Zuma will visit the ailing Nelson Mandela in a Pretoria hospital, his spokesman said Monday, adding that this would be done discreetly "at the appropriate time." A statement from the president'...
Tags: Jacob Zuma, Pneumonia, South Africa, Politics, Government
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Treatment of gallstones with 'cleanse' not shown to be effective
Tribune Media ServicesDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been diagnosed with gallstones. I read about a gallbladder "cleanse" that may get rid of gallstones. Is this safe? If it doesn't work, what are the treatment options? I would like to avoid surgery if possible. ANSWER: A variety of...Tags: Inflammation, Mayo Clinic, Hospitals and Clinics, Gallbladder Removal, Pharmaceuticals
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Nelson Mandela hospitalized in serious condition with lung infection
JOHANNESBURG — Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been hospitalized in serious condition with a lung infection, according to government officials here, the latest in a worrisome series of medical ailments plaguing the nation's...
Tags: Jacob Zuma, AIDS, South Africa, Hospitals and Clinics, U.S. Congress
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No improvement reported in Nelson Mandela's health
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- Former South African president Nelson Mandela spent his third day under intensive care in a Pretoria hospital Monday, with no improvement in his condition reported. "His condition is unchanged," a government statement said,...
Tags: Entertainment Events, Jacob Zuma, Pneumonia, South Africa, Hospitals and Clinics
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Factbox: A timeline of Mandela's health problems
ReutersJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Nelson Mandela was recently hospitalized on June 8 for a recurring lung infection. The 94-year-old former South African president and anti-apartheid activist has struggled with respiratory problems. Here is a list of his...Tags: Pneumonia, Medical Procedures and Tests, Hospitals and Clinics, Nelson Mandela, Abdominal Pain
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Crash diet tied to increased gallstone risk
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who go on an extremely low calorie diet are more likely to develop gallstones than people on a moderately low calorie diet, according to a new study. Dr. Michael Jensen, a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic,...Tags: Health, Obesity, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Weight, Sweden
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Nelson Mandela's condition 'serious but stable'
JOHANNESBURG --South Africa’s beloved former president, Nelson Mandela, is in a hospital in serious condition with a lung infection, according to South African government officials, the latest in a worrying series of lung problems. South...Tags: Jacob Zuma, AIDS, South Africa, U.S. Congress, Johannesburg (South Africa)
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Nelson Mandela, 94, hospitalized in 'serious' condition
JOHANNESBURG - Former South African president and anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela was in a "serious but stable" condition on Saturday after being taken to hospital with a recurrence of a lung infection, the government said. The 94-year-old, who became...Tags: FIFA World Cup, South Africa, Hospitals and Clinics, Johannesburg (South Africa), U.S. Congress
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FACTBOX-A timeline of Mandela's health problems
ReutersJOHANNESBURG, June 8 (Reuters) - Nelson Mandela was hospitalised on Saturday for a recurring lung infection. The 94-year-old former South African president and anti-apartheid icon has struggled with respiratory problems in recent years. These are his...Tags: Pneumonia, Medical Procedures and Tests, Hospitals and Clinics, Nelson Mandela
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Tim Weiner: James Comey understands power of FBI and saying 'no'
James Comey is the grandson of an Irish cop. But it's not the policeman in his DNA that makes him the right choice to run the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It's his deep understanding of the power of secret intelligence. Comey arrived as the No. 2...
Tags: The New York Times, Police Investigations, Richard Nixon, Judges, White House
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Why I disagree with Angelina Jolie's mastectomy decision
Dear Pharmacist: Do you agree with Angelina Jolie's decision to remove her breasts to prevent cancer? — S.I., Atlanta, Ga. Dear S.I.: When I heard about her double mastectomy, my heart sank for her because I'm sure she was paralyzed by fear. After...
Tags: Angelina Jolie, Dietary Supplements, Heart Attack, B Vitamins, Pancreatic Cancer
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Sickle cell disease accounts for many priapism cases
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Thanks to commercials for erectile dysfunction drugs, men know to seek medical attention for "erections lasting more than four hours," but a new study suggests a blood disorder is the cause of many prolonged erections. While...Tags: Western Africa, Health and Safety at School, Physical Conditions, Hospitals and Clinics, Mayo Clinic
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