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When Does A Bug Bite Need Medical Attention?
This is an important topic. Sure, all our kids get bug bites....but, finding a tick embedded in his skin can be a pretty big deal. When is a bug bite just a bug bite? And when should we parents seek medical attention? Read over this press release from...
Tags: Health, Lyme, Swelling, Lyme Disease, Back Pain
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For successful treatment of chronic runny nose, first identify underlying cause
Medical Edge from Mayo ClinicDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm an 85-year-old man who's had a postnasal drip problem since childhood. Years ago, after many tests, I was diagnosed with nonallergic rhinitis. I've tried pills and sprays to help the symptoms, but nothing works very well. I feel as...Tags: Human Body, Mayo Clinic, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Hospitals and Clinics, Allergies
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Atlanta Braves - TeamReport
ReutersMLB Team Report - Atlanta Braves - INSIDE PITCH Evan Gattis' second trip to New York will certainly be different than his first. In fact, the weekend travel illustrates just how much the improbable rookie slugger's life has changed. "I was out of...Tags: Jonny Venters, Fredi Gonzalez, Major League Baseball, Tim Hudson, Julio Teheran
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Marijuana tied to better blood sugar control
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who had used marijuana in the past month had smaller waists and lower levels of insulin resistance - a diabetes precursor - than those who never tried the drug, in a new study. The findings, based on surveys and blood...Tags: Medical Research, Science and Technology, Medical Procedures and Tests, Diabetes, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Atlanta Braves - PlayerWatch
ReutersRHP Brandon Beachy, coming back from Tommy John surgery, will make his first minor league rehab start Friday, pitching four innings for Triple-A Gwinnett against Toledo. He was scheduled to start for Gwinnett last Sunday, but the game was rained out....Tags: Minor League Baseball, Luis Ayala, Fredi Gonzalez, Kris Medlen, Physical Disabilities
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PETA names Bolingbrook woman 2013's 'Sexiest Vegan Next Door'
Yerika Sojo stopped eating meat, dairy, eggs and other animal edibles when she went vegan a few years ago, both for the health benefits and to prevent what she says is the cruelty inflicted on the animals people eat. Sojo was rewarded for her...
Tags: Chicago Restaurants, Vegan Diet, Heart Disease, Vegetarian Diet, Diets and Dieting
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Stroke: The Risks And Warning Signs
Stroke Center medical director, The Hospital of Central ConnecticutNearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, and more than 137,000 people die from a stroke. It is the leading cause of disability in the United States. This unfortunate situation could be improved if people knew more about stroke warning signs and...Tags: Stroke, Blood Disorders, Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol
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Common Heart Tests And Why They're Done
Cardiologist and Hospital of Central Connecticut medical staff memberWhether you go for a physical or already see a cardiologist, chances are your doctor may order a test to check how well your heart is working. Among the most common cardiac tests are electrocardiogram, echocardiogram and stress test. Each test helps to...Tags: Medical Research, Fatigue, Chest Pains, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Fainting
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Do You Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers?
Cardiologist and Hospital of Central Connecticut medical staff memberDo you remember the last time your blood pressure was checked and what the numbers were? While knowing your blood pressure numbers is important, it’s also good to know what those numbers mean and if you should take action to help lower them....Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Drugs and Medicines, Heart Failure
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Ladies, Know About Your Heart
Cardiologist and director, The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Women's Heart Wellness CenterAs a female who gets paid to “know about hearts,” herein lies an opportunity to share some information about heart conditions and heart health for women. Foremost, heart disease in women is all too common yet too few women know that...Tags: Stroke, Diseases and Illnesses, Diabetes, Colon Cancer, Heart Problems
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Online tool helps control blood pressure long term
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study, people with high blood pressure who could communicate with their pharmacists online had better blood pressure control a year after that service ended. Previously researchers had found that patients randomly...Tags: Medical Research, Science and Technology, Medical Specialization, Internists, Internal Medicine
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Ellicott City
GOP Women's Club The Howard County Republican Women's Club meets on Wednesday, May 29, with a discussion of current GOP issues. A social hour begins at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m., at VFW No. 7472 Yingling-Ridgley Post, 4225 VFW Lane,...Tags: Nutrition, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Ellicott City, Geography
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