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Gov. Chris Christie's lap-band, a health need or political ploy
HealthNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is making headlines for his recent lap-band stomach surgery, which could help the overweight politician lose up to 100 pounds—if he changes his ways. The fact that his name features prominently on the news is good news... -
Walking to physical fitness
Regular physical activity is very important to the health and abilities of older people. In fact, studies show that "taking it easy" is risky. For the most part, when older people lose their ability to do things on their own, it doesn't happen just...Tags: Recipes, Diabetes, Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Diseases and Illnesses
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Women doctors in the news
Karen Remley, MD, stepped down from her position as Virginia Health Commissioner to protest the politicization of the Board of Health in regard to the vote on architectural standards for abortion clinics. A pediatrician, who also holds an MBA, she has...
Tags: Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia), Eastern Virginia Medical School, Hampton Roads
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US suicide rate rose sharply among middle-aged
NEW YORK (AP) — The suicide rate among middle-aged Americans climbed a startling 28 percent in a decade, a period that included the recession and the mortgage crisis, the government reported Thursday. The trend was most pronounced among white...
Tags: Suicide, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Demographics
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Study questions fish oil benefit before heart attack
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Fish oil supplements did not prevent heart problems in people who hadn't had a heart attack yet, in a large long-term study from Italy. The study - a gold-standard randomized, controlled trial - tested the effect of omega-3...Tags: Heart Attack, Fatty Acids, Heart Problems, Medical Research, Italy
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Paterson, Smith-Baugh: Health trends for blacks must be reversed in a hurry in South Florida
In April, the National Urban League released their 37th State of Black America report, which looks at the education, income, employment and health of Black America in communities and nationwide. This 50-year retrospective discusses how we need to...Tags: Diabetes, Broward County, Obesity, Diseases and Illnesses, Nutrition
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William F. Childs III, engineer
William F. Childs III, a retired engineer who was an early salesman of do-it-yourself cement products, died of complications from heart disease April 23 at his Towson home. He was 95 and lived for many years in Stoneleigh. Born in Salisbury, he was a...
Tags: Anglicanism, Science and Technology, Johns Hopkins University, Timonium, Maryland General Assembly
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Rising temperatures increase health risks
Summer is almost here, and with it likely some blistering hot days. A recent study suggests the elderly should beware when the temperature spikes, because they face an increased risk of winding up in the emergency room short of breath on those days. And...
Tags: Health, Environmental Pollution, COPD, Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Research
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Packaged diet foods may spur more weight loss
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a head-to-head comparison with a traditional diet, people who stuck to a diet of portion-controlled packaged foods lost almost twice as much weight as those who only got advice on how to trim calories, according to a new...Tags: Diabetes, Body Mass Index, Medical Research, Medifast Incorporated, Diets and Dieting
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Pets may help cut heart disease risk: American Heart Association
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Anyone wanting to live longer and cut their risk of suffering from heart disease might want to consider getting a pet. The American Heart Association (AHA) issued a scientific statement on Thursday saying owning a pet may help to...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Medical Research, High Blood Pressure, American Heart Association
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Firm CK&D Helps Charities Connect With Celebs
VarietyYouâre a big star who wants to work for a cause, and you have a personal story tied to the cause, but where do you start? Try CK&D, an L.A.-based marketing and media firm that is helping Fortune 500 companies and non-profit organizations spread...Tags: Ken Jeong, Colon Cancer, NBC (tv network), Heart Problems, Social Media
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Vietnam veterans' new battle: getting disability compensation
Vietnam veteran John Otte did his best to forget the war. He got married, raised two sons and made a career working at credit unions. But as Otte neared retirement, memories of combat flooded back. Starting in 2005, he filed a series of claims with...
Tags: Iraq, Diabetes, Unrest, Conflicts and War, World War I (1914-1918), New York University
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