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Biological psychiatry's false paradigm
Days before the official May 22 publication date of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM-5), a number of psychiatrists who were closely associated with the project scrambled to do some preemptory damage control, mostly by...Tags: Biology, Chemical Industry, Behavioral Conditions, The New York Times, NPR
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Is obesity a disease?
Is smoking a disease? Few of us would think so. It's a terribly unhealthful habit that can cause various fatal and chronic diseases, but it is not an illness unto itself. There are smokers who remain disease-free. So it's hard for me to jump on board...
Tags: Obesity, Weight, American Medical Association
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Looking for the Mickey
The other morning I heard an interview between a public radio correspondent and the former Miami Beach Police Homicide Detective, Joe Matthews, the policeman who worked the Adam Walsh murder case tirelessly for 27 years until he cracked it. During the...Tags: Heart Failure, Medical Procedures and Tests, Miami Beach, General Practitioners
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Protect your family from West Nile Virus this summer
The Kid's Doctorhttp://www.kidsdr.com Summer has arrived and the bugs are already coming out in full force, including mosquitoes. In Texas, where temperatures are higher than in many areas, I'm already seeing lots of mosquito bites. Parents are more anxious than usual...Tags: Enterovirus infection , Meningitis, West Nile Virus, Viral Diseases and Infections, Diseases and Illnesses
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Why baby boomers should be tested for hepatitis C
Medical Edge from Mayo ClinicDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently heard that the CDC now recommends baby boomers be tested for hepatitis C. Is that true? If so, why is testing necessary? Wouldn't I have symptoms if I had the disease? ANSWER: It is true that the U.S. Centers for Disease...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Blood Transfusion, Hepatitis, Diseases and Illnesses, Hospitals and Clinics
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Study shows LAX does not exceed air pollution standards
Los Angeles International Airport is a focal point of air pollution in Los Angeles County, but the emissions from aircraft and motor vehicles do not exceed state and federal standards, according to a groundbreaking study released Tuesday. The $5.1-...Tags: Environmental Issues, Science and Technology, Los Angeles International Airport, Trials, Air Pollution
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European shares edge cautiously higher; focus on Fed
ReutersLONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - European equities edged higher on Wednesday, with volatility expected to be high and volumes light as investors look to the U.S. Federal Reserve for clues on how soon it may start to scale back its stimulus programme. With the...Tags: Buyback, Central Bank, Federal Reserve
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MRI may help find infection from tainted injection
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some people who received potentially contaminated steroid injections may benefit from a MRI to check for signs of infection, a new study suggests - even if they don't have obvious symptoms. Researchers screened 172 people...Tags: Medical Research, Medical Procedures and Tests, Back Pain, Meningitis, Health Organizations
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Tai chi: Getting there more slowly, but gracefully and intact
ReutersBy Dorene Internicola NEW YORK, June 17 (Reuters) - For modern, harried lifestyles focused on getting and spending, fitness experts say tai chi, the ancient Chinese slow-moving exercise, can be an ideal way for anyone to stay fit. A staple in senior...Tags: Asthma, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Yoga, Arthritis
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Avon Senior Center Hosts Presentation On Diabetes
The Avon Senior Center will host a presentation on diabetes on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m., the center has announced. People who attend can learn about the symptoms of diabetes and how to manage the disease if they get it. The presentation will be done by...Tags: American Diabetes Association, Diabetes
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Ask Mr. Dad: Read, read, read. Read everything
McClatchy-Tribune News ServiceDear Mr. Dad: I've always made it a point to read to my 10-year old son, who just finished fourth grade. I know that reading to little kids is important because it helps them build their vocabulary and more. But at this point, he's a strong reader with...Tags: Education, Swimming, Sleep Deprivation, Colleges and Universities, Disease Prevention
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Shining a light on SPF labels: FDA's new regulation will take out the guessing game of which lotion to use while in the sun
marieg@herald-mail.comTeenagers don’t get skin cancer. At least, that’s what Katie Carmichael believed. But an indentation on her leg tells a different story — a scar that remains five years after a specialist removed an inch of flesh, half a centimeter...Tags: Swimming, Skin Cancer, Sunburn, Lupus, Health Organizations
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