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Vitamin D gets frequent testing, but the results are a bit quizzical
A test for vitamin D that was once reserved for patients with unusual bone fracturing or those at risk for osteoporosis has now found popularity in doctor's offices alongside tests for cholesterol and thyroid hormone during routine bloodwork. Research...
Tags: General Practitioners, Bones and Joints, Drugs and Medicines, National Institutes of Health, Health and Medical Professionals
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He As She: Harmful Heroin Chic Slinks Back Into Fashion
The Hartford CourantAs the weather has gotten warmer, take a minute and look around town. Do you see a trend of baggy clothes and emaciated limbs — a waifish, androgynous, broken-doll sort of look? We all know someone like this. Think of a young Kate Moss. They call...Tags: Heroin, Bones and Joints, Kate Moss, Entertainment, Drugs and Medicines
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Letter: Laverne and Brent Debnam thank community for outpouring of support
My son Brent, who is 22, is a quadriplegic living with cerebral palsy and osteoporosis. Brent and I wanted to let you know how thankful we are for the recent outpouring of love and support coming from our Laurel community. We are writing this letter to...Tags: Parkinson's Disease
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Business People - July 22
Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission During its recent annual meeting, the Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission elected new officers to lead the board of directors. The following members were selected...Tags: Towson University, Bucks County, Fibromyalgia, Elections, Teaching and Learning
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Drinking alcohol may benefit women's bone health
KIAHNow this is the kind of research we like hearing about. Drink up because it’s good for your bones. But sorry guys, this one's just for the ladies. A study published in the journal Menopause says moderate doses of alcohol keeps women`s bones...Tags: Bones and Joints, Menopause
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What drugs are going generic this year and next
Dozens of brand-name prescription drugs are losing their patent protection, allowing generic versions to enter the market and consumers to save 30 to 80 percent on those medications, said David Belian, director of media relations for the Generic...
Tags: Avapro (drug), Asthma, Fibromyalgia, Actos (drug), Drugs and Medicines
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Ladies: How To Make Your Period More Bearable
PIX11.com | @shaminanycIf you wish you didn't have to bother with a monthly period, you're not alone. In fact, more than 30 percent of women in a recent survey said they'd rather go to the dentist than deal with menstrual woes. But Bahar Takhtehchian, SHAPE's Editor-at-Large,...Tags: Sweet Potatoes, Heart Disease, Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Calcium, Mood Swings
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Woman proves you're never too old to begin strength training
Retired teacher Linda Weddell is fealess. A former Teacher of the Year, she loves to travel, go to the beach and be with her grandchildren. When she retired though, she was afraid she was going to lose her passion for life. So in 2007, she began...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise
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The hard facts on bones and vitamin D
The best way to reduce risk for osteoporosis — a thinning and weakening of the bones — seems to be the subject of ongoing debate. This month brought a fresh round of questions after a report published in the New England Journal of Medicine...
Tags: Bones and Joints, Drugs and Medicines, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Rush University Medical Center, Food and Drug Administration
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Stroke and osteoporosis screenings to be available to Danville residents
Residents in and around Danville can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. First Church of God will host Life Line Screening Aug. 22 at 3220 Harrodsburg Road. Four key points every person needs to know: - Stroke is the...
Tags: Aneurysm, Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease, Heart Disease, Physical Conditions, Stroke
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Salads are an easy way to add fruits, veggies to your diet
Whether you’re making a trip through the salad bar or creating your own salad at home, side and main dish salads can be a great way to eat more colorful fruits and veggies every day. Green salads can be a powerhouse of nutrition; however, they...Tags: Heart Disease, Bacon, Health Treatments, Kidney Beans, Calcium
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Female Lawyers for Female Cases
The law aims to protect men and women equally. Yet some types of cases nearly beg for female representation-and don't get it. That's why Karen Barth Menzies, partner at Robinson Calcagnie Robinson Shapiro & Davis, has devoted her career to taking on the...
Tags: Birth Defects, Celexa (drug), Litigation and Regulation, Zoloft (drug), Food and Drug Administration
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