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Friend Gets 25 to Life in Murder of Nursing Student Michelle Le
KTLA NewsHAYWARD, Calif. -- A childhood friend was sentenced to 25-years to life in the first degree murder of nursing student Michelle Le. Prosecutors allege Giselle Esteban stalked and murdered Le because she blamed the young nurse for ruining her...Tags: Crimes, Medical Specialization, Health and Safety at School, Trials, Television Industry
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Estrogen helps nighttime hot flashes, not sleep
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who wake up at least three times during the night from bothersome hot flashes wake up less when they take estrogen, but the quality of their sleep remains the same, according to a new study. "There may be a benefit for...Tags: Physical Conditions, Medical Specialization, Physical Conditions, Health and Safety at School, Watson Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
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Gov. Brownback outlines major changes in State of the State Address
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsKansas Governor Sam Brownback outlined his agenda for 2012 during his second State of the State Address Wednesday night. Brownback began his address by saying he is “bullish” on the future. The Republican described Kansas as a state in...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Business, Employees, Finance, State Income Tax
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Antidepressants and pregnancy
Upon learning they are pregnant, most women dutifully nix the alcohol, sushi and caffeine.
But what about antidepressants?
Headlines about the potential risks of antidepressants on a developing fetus, including miscarriage, premature birth and newborn...Tags: Symptoms, Pharmaceuticals, Obstetrics, Autism, Hydrocortisone
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The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation
The Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation started out with a Mom trying to bribe her 7-year old son to get to his cancer treatments. She realized if she brought a small toy as a reward, at least he had something to look forward to at the end of...Tags: Medical Specialization, Charity, Chest, Hospitals and Clinics, Hospitals and Clinics
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Broken ankle fractures life as you know it
Forgive my absence from these pages, but I recently suffered a dislocated fracture of my ankle while saving a kitten from a speeding car.
The bad news is, it required reconstructive surgery and I have to spend the next six weeks on my butt. The good news...Tags: Chemicals, Ankles, Health and Medical Professionals, Human Body, Pharmaceuticals
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Exercise doesn't prevent pregnancy-related diabetes
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women who exercised regularly during the second half of their pregnancies did not lower their odds of developing pregnancy-related diabetes in a new clinical trial. Researchers in Norway found that when they...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Medical Specialization, Weight, Diabetes, Overweight
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Standout sprinter Francena McCorory hopes pieces finally fit
Francena McCorory's last trip to the Olympic Trials, in 2008, left her coach questioning both the trip and her desire.
"We made a mistake," said Maurice Pierce, Hampton University's track and field coach who has coached McCorory in her specialty, the...Tags: Medical Specialization, Awards and Prizes, Track and Field, Philosophy, Trials
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Don't blame whitening agents in toothpaste for those breakouts
A dab of toothpaste has long been a favorite home remedy for clearing up pimples. But could it also cause them?
Despite suspicions from some zit-stricken folks seeking answers on online advice forums, dermatologists say there's no reason to blame...Tags: Physical Conditions, Medical Specialization, Medical Procedures and Tests, Rosacea, Skin Rash
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Embattled University of Illinois staffer stays on amid controversy
Tribune reporterUniversity of Illinois president Michael Hogan’s embattled former chief of staff is to be paid $109,000 a year as a tenured psychologyfaculty member, though campus officials might challenge her employment. Lisa Troyer resigned as chief of staff...Tags: Teachers, Medical Specialization, Philosophy, Teaching and Learning, University of Connecticut
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New Avastin tests add to confusion over use in breast cancer
In November, following an emotional public hearing some months earlier, the Food and Drug Administration withdrew approval for the cancer drug Avastin for patients with metastatic breast cancer — the late-stage, incurable form of the disease. The...Tags: Heart Failure, Health Organizations, Diseases and Illnesses, Health Treatments, Germany
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Tribune watchdog investigations spur changes
Campus sex assaults
A 14-month examination into the handling of sexual assault cases on Midwestern campuses prompted two federal investigations and sweeping changes to how universities and prosecutors respond to reports.
In November, the U.S. Department...Tags: Unions, Health and Medical Professionals, Cook County Government, Sexual Misconduct, Unions
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