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City Hospital nurse honored for efforts
City Hospital’s Nurse Work Life Council named D’Arcy Alt, RN, as the recipient of the DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses for the second quarter 2012. Alt, a registered nurse in interventional radiology and cardiac rehab at City Hospital,...
Tags: Nursing, Hospitals and Clinics, Human Interest, Health and Medical Professionals, Medical Specialization
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With 'Gold,' Chris Cleave braces for another reversal in fortune
When the British author Chris Cleave published his debut novel, "Incendiary," he fell victim to perhaps the worst historical coincidence ever to afflict an author. The book, about a terrorist attack in a London sports stadium, was released on July 7,...
Tags: Reviews, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Entertainment, Authors, Blood Cells
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An antioxidant-rich diet offers the most benefits to breast cancer survivors, expert says
Cheryl McGee has battled breast cancer. Twice. She's undergone surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and treatments for infection, but dietary management was never part of her treatment protocol. "I don't know why nobody ever told me to go to a nutritionist...
Tags: Vitamin D, Mineral Supplements, Obesity, Onions, Biotechnology
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Yogurt provides your diet with good bacteria
FARGO, N.D. - I recall the first time we bought yogurt home from the grocery store. I was in grade school, and I used my pester power to encourage my mother to buy some. I expected it to taste like creamy, sweet pudding, but it didn't. It had...Tags: Vitamin D, Pita Bread, Salt, High Blood Pressure, Nutrition
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Microbe that lives in salt shows promise for salmonella vaccine
After years of complex research, a small team of University of Maryland scientists says it has developed a simple solution to a killer Third World disease using salt.
It's a bit more complicated than ordinary table salt, though the crystals have the same...Tags: Health, Preventative Medicine, Salt, Pharmaceuticals, Disease Prevention
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For newborn animals, walking is only the beginning
Last week I was describing the instinctual first steps of the newborn. Usually, within an hour or so, the newborn calf is on its feet and ready to move. It is truly amazing that a calf, lamb or kid can stand and walk that quickly, but the truly amazing...Tags: Health, Health and Medical Professionals
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Korean scientists say eunuchs lived longer
KIAHLong live eunuchs! Ouch! Apparently castrated men lived 20 years more than intact men. But, gentlemen, please, don't rush to cut off your baby makers... It might hurt. South Korean scientists found that eunuchs living during the Chosun Dynasty lived to...Tags: Science and Technology, Heart Disease
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Plenty of activities on tap at the Confluence Arts Center
Good things are planned for fall at the Confluence Creative Arts Center. Scroll through the list of classes, programs, and activities and fill up your calendar. Register early for classes. It helps the instructors with their planning and will ensure...Tags: Artists, Entertainment, The Wall Street Journal, Liberia, Music
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Vaccination of horses
As horse owners it is our responsibility to provide optimal standards of care for them. An effective health management plan will involve proper nutrition, parasite management, and routine hoof and dental care. Vaccinations are also a valuable tool for...Tags: Preventative Medicine, Health, Disease Prevention, Rabies, Health and Safety at Work
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Tattoo removal still a long, slow process
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Certain types of tattoos — including those done with yellow or blue ink, or older and bigger tattoos — are harder to remove than others using traditional laser treatment, a new study suggests. But even smaller...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Mount Sinai, Tattoo Removal, Medical Research, Cosmetic Procedures
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Residents warned of drought-related stress
Although it's been a tough summer for area farmers, a local mental health official said his organization has seen no uptick in cases due to drought-related stress. "I don't think there has been anybody that has called or come in for services yet because...Tags: Behavioral Conditions, Mental Health, Health, Stress, Anxiety
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Genetics to determine cancer treatments
The war on cancer is poised to enter a new phase that promises more precise treatments, fewer side effects and, most of all, more survivors. And none too soon. Although death rates from many cancers have slowly but steadily declined over the decades,...
Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Biopsy, Pancreatic Cancer, Peter Kuhn, Cancer
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