Crisis prompts U.S. scramble for emergency kits

The twin catastrophes in Japan have prompted many in United States to look at their own homes, wonder if they are prepared for a disaster� ? and realize they're definitely not. In fact, many aren't even sure how to start putting an emergency kit together.�ipod iphone microwave

Venezuela officials: 1 death in swine flu outbreak

Venezuelan health officials believe swine flu killed one person and have diagnosed 12 other people with the virus, the country's health minister said Thursday.iphone microwave shirts

Low Risk of Jaw Problems With Oral Osteoporosis Drugs

Osteoporosis drugs and serious jaw problems have been linked in past studies, but new research presented at the International Association for Dental Research in San Diego finds a low risk with oral osteoporosis drugs, known as bisphosphonates.dollar bill television radio

WHO issues guidelines on radiation exposure

In the wake of Japan's nuclear crisis, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued fresh guidelines on how to minimize exposure to radiation that can cause cancers, especially in children and young adults.oranges steak dollar bill

Healing Japan: Psychological Fallout Could Last Years

Japan will face psychological wounds and PTSD for months and years to come. Psychologists weigh in on what will be needed to assuage distress from the disasters, especially the nuclear threat.









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Recipes for Health: Fast Food for Harried Days

Perfect as snacks or light meals, quesadillas can be made with little effort.


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LeBron James picks Duke -- not Ohio State -- in Web bracket

LeBron James apparently has two NCAA tournament brackets, one from his head and one from his heart.homework beach surfboard

Obama: US regulators to review reactor safety

President Barack Obama said Thursday he had asked nuclear regulators for a comprehensive review of the safety of U.S. plants in light of the disaster in Japan.YouTube WordPress Blogger

Watch: Hospitals and Heart Attacks

How organization plays a key role on survival rate.









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Sacramento Kings owners Joe Maloof, Gavin Maloof file trademark application for 'Anaheim Royals'

The Sacramento Kings have taken yet another step toward a potential move to Southern California. A Sacramento attorney representing the team's owners filed for at least four federal trademark registrations this month as they explore a move to Anaheim.tennis shoes sandals homework

Pelfrey, Mets falter against Mauer's bat, Twins

Joe Mauer swung at the second pitch he saw this spring training and ended up with his first hit, and the Minnesota Twins beat Mike Pelfrey and the New York Mets 4-3 Wednesday.textbooks movie tickets itunes

About New York: Immune to Cuts: Lofty Salaries at Hospitals

In the search to cut health care costs, one area remains undisturbed: executive compensation.


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Report: Donald Sterling ignorant of Elgin Baylor's pedigree

Clippers owner Donald Sterling said during Elgin Baylor's wrongful termination trial Tuesday that he didn't know the accomplished basketball pedigree of his former GM before initially hiring Baylor in 1986, according to a Los Angeles Times report.keyboards mouses internet marketing

Serena Williams says she's 'definitely depressed' after injury-filled 'tough year'

Serena Williams tells USA Today that she's "at the end of [her] rope" after several physical setbacks that have kept her off the court since July.beach surfboard sharks

Hard-Working and Prudent? You'll Live Longer

Taking it easy isn't the key to a long life, according to new research. Instead, it's the hard-working, prudent types who live the longest

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15 million in U.S. care for a loved one with dementia

Nearly 15 million people in the United States take care of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, amounting to 17 billion hours or more than $202 billion in unpaid care, Alzheimer's experts said on Tuesday.internet marketing books textbooks

Gay families more accepted than single moms

Americans are evenly split on how they feel about various non-traditional families, found a new survey. A� third are comfortable with them, a third feel they damage society and a third have mixed feelings. But gay parents are more embraced than single moms.YouTube WordPress Blogger

Aldridge, Roy key as Trail Blazers edge Mavs

The Trail Blazers beat the Mavericks 104-101 on Tuesday night.oranges steak dollar bill

Cases: 18 Stethoscopes, 1 Heart Murmur and Many Missed Connections

A woman let her heart speak, and only some medical students talked back.


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Blake Griffin of Los Angeles Clippers sticks up for former Oklahoma coach Jeff Capel

Former Oklahoma star Blake Griffin said the university's decision to fire coach Jeff Capel was "unfair" and that the school was "piling it on."football Google Yahoo

2011 NCAA tournament: President Barack Obama: No. 1 seeds will rule in NCAA tournaments

March Madness is back at the White House, and President Barack Obama is picking the top seeds to advance to the Final Four.YouTube WordPress Blogger

House OKs Keeping Government Open 3 More Weeks; Unhappiness Reigns

The spending bill contained $6 billion in cuts, including earmarks and unused census money.celebrities baseball basketball

USADA study says Americans find PEDs use most serious problem in sports

New research conducted for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency finds that Americans rank the use of performance-enhancing drugs as the most serious problem facing sports today. mouses internet marketing books

National Briefing | Washington: U.S. Appeals Florida Health Care Ruling

The Justice Department filed notice that it was appealing a decision by a federal judge in Florida who struck down the new health care law.


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Diabetes

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New View of How Humans Moved Away From Apes

Anthropologists say early human groups would have been more cooperative and willing to learn from one another than the chimpanzees from which human ancestors split about five million years ago.


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Ohio State Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel apologizes in wake of suspension, fine

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel apologized to a room full of fans during his first public speaking engagement since being suspended two games and fined for violating NCAA rules.iphone microwave shirts

Faster Stroke Recovery When Family Helps Out

Stroke patients seem to recover lost or impaired physical abilities more quickly if family members pitch in to help them with exercise therapy, new research indicates.beach surfboard sharks

Bariatric Surgery Benefits May Outweigh Risks

Severely obese adults may reap significant health benefits from bariatric surgery, a long-term weight-loss procedure that reduces cardiac risks and whose rewards may outweigh risks, according to a new scientific statement.pants socks tennis shoes

Japan Triggers Shift In U.S. Nuclear Debate

The crisis unfolding at a nuclear power plant in Japan is already having an effect on policy debates in the United States. President Obama's call for $36 billion in help for the nuclear industry may now be at risk.WordPress Blogger stomach ache remedies

Derrick Rose: Michael Jordan's title prediction pressures Chicago Bulls

Derrick Rose said Michael Jordan put some pressure on the team when he said the Bulls can win six more titles.tennis football Google

Why Iodine Tablets Come Out When Radiation Threatens

Japan has distributed potassium iodide to evacuation centers near the troubled Fukushima Daiichi and Fukushima Daini nuclear power plants. The pills could help reduce the risk of thyroid cancer, if large amounts of radioactive iodine are released into the environment.Blogger stomach ache remedies skittles

Prescriptions: Johnson & Johnson Unit Signs Consent Decree With F.D.A.

Federal officials cite lingering problems at three manufacturing plants of the company's troubled consumer products division.


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Well: More Robots, More Surgery, Study Says

Hospitals that buy surgical robots end up performing more prostate cancer surgeries, suggesting that technology has become the driving force behind decisions about men's cancer care, new research shows.


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Study: Sexual Side Effects of Hair Loss Drugs Persist

Medications that shrink enlarged prostates and treat male-pattern baldness can have sexual side effects that may persist after the drugs are discontinued, a new research review suggests.mouses internet marketing books

The New Old Age: Forgetting the Gift

With a little help, my mother remembered my birthday. But what if one day she cannot remember me?


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Recipes for Health: Cabbage With Tomatoes, Bulgur and Chickpeas

Use red or green cabbage in this comforting vegan dish.


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National Briefing | Washington: U.S. Appeals Florida Health Care Ruling

The Justice Department filed notice that it was appealing a decision by a federal judge in Florida who struck down the new health care law.


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Partial Meltdown Just Part Of Japan's Disaster

Host Liane Hansen gets the latest on conditions in Japan from NPR's Rob Gifford in Sendai, a northern port city of about a million people about 80 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake. There has been a partial meltdown of a nearby nuclear reactor, and scientists and engineers are trying to avert an explosion at a second reactor.laptops keyboards mouses

Using the Pain Scale: How to Talk About Pain

To get good control of your chronic pain, it's not enough to tell your doctor it hurts. You need to learn how to talk about pain: how it feels, how it rates on a pain scale, and how it affects you.celebrities baseball basketball

Japan's quake toll set to exceed 1,000

TOKYO (Reuters) - A devastating tsunami triggered by the biggest earthquake on record in Japan looked set to kill at least 1,000 people along the northeastern coast on Friday after a wall of water swept away everything in its path.

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Really?: The Claim: Back Pain Runs in Families

A growing number of studies are finding that chronic back pain has a strong genetic component.


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Insulin Sticks Only 3 Times a Week?

A new study, published in the Lancet, found that a longer-acting form of insulin, known as degludec, is just as effective as the existing insulin, glargine, with lower rates of hypoglycemia among participants. The study also showed that patients had the same amount of glucose control when the insulin was administered just three times a week instead of daily.









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Decades-old meds found at abortion clinic

Pennsylvania health officials say renewed inspections uncovered poor conditions at two Philadelphia-area abortion clinics in the months after a drug investigation revealed a "house of horrors" facility operating for years in the city.movie tickets itunes plants

A Suicide, a Last Request, a Family?s Questions

Dave Duerson, a former N.F.L. player who committed suicide, wanted his brain to go to research.


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Will Your Teen Give In to Peer Pressure?

Many parents would compare their child's preteen years to a roller coaster ride. But some wonder why some adolescents are more emotional and susceptible to risky behaviors, while others remain strong in the face of peer pressure.









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Watch: Paralyzed Woman Sets Goal: Walk on Wedding Day

Paralyzed in a car accident, Jennifer Darmon plans to walk down the aisle.









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Watch: Trans Fat and Depression

A diet with too much trans fat is linked to heart disease and mental illness.









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Study challenges "carb counting" in diabetes

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - How many carbs you eat might be less important for your blood sugar than your food's glycemic load, a measure that also takes into account how quickly you absorb those carbs.

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No Signs Dietary Supplements Prevent Bladder Cancer

Popping vitamins, minerals or anti-inflammatory substances like garlic or fish oil doesn't appear to stave off bladder cancer, a large U.S. study shows

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National Briefing | Washington: Substitutes Sought for Deadly Drug

The federal government told state attorneys general that it had run out of a crucial execution drug and was exploring alternatives, dashing states? hopes of obtaining a federal supply of the drug.


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How to Adjust to Daylight Saving Time

This weekend, the country will spring forward into daylight saving time -- a bittersweet adjustment that brightens the evenings while wreaking havoc on sleep schedules. But there are easy ways to help the body clock adjust and avoid the spring forward crash.









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Diet Plan With Hormone Has Fans and Skeptics

A new trend in dieting has women injecting themselves with a pregnancy hormone and consuming only 500 calories a day.


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Can Coffee Cut Stroke Risk in Women?

A new study found that women who drink more than one cup of coffee a day had about a 25 percent lower risk of stroke than women who drink less.









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The New Old Age: A Better Bank Account

The joint bank account is "everybody's default estate-planning tool," says one expert. But an alternative type of account, more useful to caregiving children and their parents, usually is available.


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Milwaukee Bucks C Andrew Bogut: NBA Players would welcome concussion policy

Former No. 1 draft pick Andrew Bogut is among several players who say they would welcome a formal NBA policy on handling concussions.skittles pencils pens

Personal Health: Revisiting Bone Drugs and Femur Fractures

A thorough assessment is needed before bisphosphonates are prescribed.


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Insulin Sticks Only 3 Times a Week?

A new study, published in the Lancet, found that a longer-acting form of insulin, known as degludec, is just as effective as the existing insulin, glargine, with lower rates of hypoglycemia among participants. The study also showed that patients had the same amount of glucose control when the insulin was administered just three times a week instead of daily.









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Will Your Teen Give In to Peer Pressure?

Many parents would compare their child's preteen years to a roller coaster ride. But some wonder why some adolescents are more emotional and susceptible to risky behaviors, while others remain strong in the face of peer pressure.









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National Briefing | Washington: Substitutes Sought for Deadly Drug

The federal government told state attorneys general that it had run out of a crucial execution drug and was exploring alternatives, dashing states? hopes of obtaining a federal supply of the drug.


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Spring training 2011: Philadelphia Phillies reward Charlie Manuel with two-year extension

Manager Charlie Manuel signed a two-year extension with the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed.stomach ache remedies skittles pencils

Little evidence soy helps blood sugar control

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Soy foods and supplements probably don't help control high blood sugar, according to a new report.apples oranges steak

Jerry Jones of Dallas Cowboys among owners at NFL talks

Jerry Jones of the Cowboys and NFL owners' labor committee co-chairman Jerry Richardson of the Panthers highlighted the owners' labor committee members in attendance Thursday.radio ipod iphone

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle calls team "soft"; players take exception

Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle pulled no punches, and perhaps even dropped one on his club below the belt by calling his team "soft" after a loss to the New Orleans Hornets.bananas apples oranges

Lopez, Nets notch first 3-win streak in 2 years

Brook Lopez had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and made two clinching free throws with 3.3 seconds left as the New Jersey Nets beat the Golden State Warriors 94-90 on Wednesday night for their first three-game winning streak in two years.bananas apples oranges

Cases: 18 Stethoscopes, 1 Heart Murmur and Many Missed Connections

A woman let her heart speak, and only some medical students talked back.


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Are two diet pills better than one?

The search for weight loss in a pill has led many dieters and doctors to try "combo pilling" -- combining two diet pills for better results. It's perfectly legal, but is it safe?stomach ache remedies skittles pencils

Prescriptions: F.D.A. Approves a New Lupus Drug

Benlysta is the first drug approved to treat lupus in more than a half-century.


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Alzheimer's may start in liver

The protein that forms plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease may have its origins in the liver, a new study in mice suggests.internet marketing books textbooks

Myths About Treating Chronic Pain

Pain experts sort the myths from the facts about chronic pain treatments.sandals homework beach

Alcohol not No.1 cause of pancreas damage now

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In many older studies, long-standing inflammation of the pancreas was most often due to alcohol - but in the U.S. at least that pattern is changing, a new study shows.

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Gene tests label kids sports stars

A medical journal commentary is raising questions about genetic tests that claim to detect genes for excelling in sports.YouTube WordPress Blogger

Jim Tressel gets two-game ban for NCAA violation

Ohio State suspended football coach Jim Tressel for two games on Tuesday night, following a report that said he was aware of potential NCAA violations involving star quarterback Terrelle Pryor and others months before the school was told.steak dollar bill television

Well: When Exercise Is Too Much of a Good Thing

A study shows evidence of a direct link between certain kinds of prolonged exercise and subtle heart damage.


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Paramedic Sued After Stealing Severed Foot From Crash Scene

A Florida man is suing a former paramedic after the woman stole his foot and part of his leg from the scene of a car crash in 2008

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Watch: The Benefits of Beer

How moderate drinkers could decrease their chance of heart disease.









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Gene tests label kids sports stars

A medical journal commentary is raising questions about genetic tests that claim to detect genes for excelling in sports.baseball basketball soccer

Phil Collins Will Not Retire Despite Pain

Sixty-year-old Phil Collins, who has sold more than 150 million records and won seven Grammy awards, announced his retirement to FHM magazine, according to the UK's Telegraph. Collins cited medical problems related to drumming as the primary reason to walk away from his career that has spanned more than four decades.









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Urban Athlete: Happy to Bend Over Backward

For even the most ardent practitioners of yoga, the bending and flexing required in Jonathan Nosan?s contortion class is extreme.


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21 Pennsylvania Priests Suspected Of Abuse Suspended

The Roman Catholic priests were named as child molestations suspects in a grand jury report released last month. The priests, whose names were not released, were removed from ministry while their cases are reviewed.skittles pencils pens

Toenail Nicotine Test May Predict Lung Cancer

If you have a lot of nicotine in your toenails, you're at high risk of lung cancer -- whether or not you're a smoker, a new study suggests.ipod iphone microwave

Channing Frye of Phoenix Suns out 2-3 weeks with dislocated shoulder

The Phoenix Suns are expected to be without forward Channing Frye for two to three weeks because of a dislocated right shoulder.socks tennis shoes sandals

See Dr. Besser's Latest Reports

Dr. Richard Besser shares his health and medical knowledge.









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Docs Turn Away Unvaccinated Patients

Some doctors reluctantly refuse to treat children who have not been vaccinated.









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Watch: Treating Back Pain

Tips for the best solutions and treatments.









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New York Knicks' Chauncey Billups sidelined for 4th straight game

Knicks point guard Chauncey Billups missed the Knicks' game against the Jazz on Monday night with a bruised left thigh.Blogger stomach ache remedies skittles

?Idealizing? Your Spouse Makes an Ideal Marriage

According to a new study, people who idealized their partners when they got married -- and saw primarily only their good qualities -- were more likely to still be happy with their mate three years later.books textbooks movie tickets

Final pit stop key as Carl Edwards wins in Las Vegas

Carl Edwards earned his first victory of the season Sunday by winning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.computers laptops keyboards

Dwight Howard of Orlando Magic to serve technical suspension Monday

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard has been suspended for one game without pay for picking up his 16th technical foul of the season. He will serve the suspension Monday when the Magic are home against Portland.bananas apples oranges

Troubles of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Start With Defining It

For an ailment with no known cause and subjective symptoms, definitions differ, and so do diagnoses.


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S. Korea Trade Deal May Be Delayed By Other Pacts

The White House, which hopes the Korea deal is endorsed by the spring, says free-trade agreements with Colombia and Panama aren't ready yet. But House Republicans say they want to consider all three deals by July 1.Google Yahoo YouTube

Recipes for Health: Rye and Cornmeal Muffins With Caraway

These flavorful muffins go well with hearty soups and smoked fish.


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Mom Dies Sheltering Child As Tornado Hits La. Town

Pieces of homes shot skyward, debris lodged in treetops and a U.S. Postal Service truck was flipped on its side. When it was over, the 21-year-old mother lay dead from a tree that had fallen atop her home, authorities say.sandals homework beach

Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders honor Tina Stewart with moment of silence

Middle Tennessee's players sat on the bench, heads down and arms locked during a pregame moment of silence at the Sun Belt Tournament on Sunday.homework beach surfboard

Watch: The Benefits of Beer

How moderate drinkers could decrease their chance of heart disease.









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Opinion: Technology can't ID ?criminal brain?

Despite new technology, we need to be very cautious before we start applying our current knowledge about the brain to police work, schools, parole boards, job screening or courtrooms.dollar bill television radio

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Mind and Mood

Everything you need to know about mind and mood from the nation's top experts.











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Obesity's Hidden Peril: Stigma May Further Health Decline

Here's a double whammy for obese individuals: Not only does extra weight confer health risks such as heart disease and diabetes, a new study suggests the social stigma these individuals face exacerbates physical decline

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Watch: Stomach Ulcers

Learn the truth behind common myths.









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Video: Hundreds exposed to diseases at clinic

Hundreds of veterans are undergoing HIV and hepatitis testing after a dentist is found to have failed to follow proper sanitary practices over several years. WDTN's Marsha Bonhart reports.�(NBC News Channel)Yahoo YouTube WordPress

Hips don't lie with new way of calculating body fat

If you've ever strived to achieve a healthy weight, chances are you're familiar with your body mass index (BMI) ? a ratio of weight to height that's considered a reliable measure of body fatness.baseball basketball soccer

Watch: Anatomy of a Pulmonary Embolism

Dr. Richard Besser looks at the kind of blood clot Serena Williams suffered.









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FDA Takes Aim at Unapproved Rx Cold Meds

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is going after nearly 500 unapproved prescription cough, cold, and allergy drugs that shouldn't be on the market, the agency announced today.









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Men who take aspirin more prone to impotence

Aging men tend to take more painkillers and experience more sexual problems, but does that mean one causes the other?stomach ache remedies skittles pencils

The Billionaire Who Is Planning His 125th Birthday

How many blueberries a day does it take to keep the grim reaper away? An 87-year-old?s quest.


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Rare Condition: 'Mirror Movement Disorder'

When Andree Marion brushes her teeth with her left hand, her right hand will automatically do an "air brush" impression. When she turns a door knob with her right hand, the left one with twist in kind. Because of a rare condition known as mirror dystonia, Marion's hands will perpetually act in tandem. Thanks to a study published Thursday in the journal Science, researchers now understand why.











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How old is too old to drive? Retest at 65: poll

Two thirds of Americans surveyed in a Marist Poll said 65 is the age when drivers should have to retake their road test.

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Prescriptions: Drugs by Mail or by Store

Would you want to pay more at the drugstore for your prescriptions, or pay less and receive them by mail?


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Letters: Taking the Long View (1 Letter)

A letter to the editor.


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New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony writes letter of gratitude to Denver Nuggets faithful

Ten days after completing a messy divorce from the Denver Nuggets, Carmelo Anthony wrote a letter expressing "gratitude" and "appreciation" to his former team's fan base.YouTube WordPress Blogger

Robert Gallery of Oakland Raiders says 'time for me to move on'

After speaking with Raiders owner Al Davis, left tackle Robert Gallery has decided to sign somewhere else whenever free agency begins.pencils pens computers

Oklahoma City Thunder lose Nate Robinson up to six weeks

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nate Robinson will miss four to six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.tennis shoes sandals homework

Better Than a BMI? New Obesity Scale Proposed

Scientists have developed a new way to measure whether a person is too fat without having people step on the scale

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?Idealizing? Your Spouse Makes an Ideal Marriage

According to a new study, people who idealized their partners when they got married -- and saw primarily only their good qualities -- were more likely to still be happy with their mate three years later.apples oranges steak

Regular-season games in Europe next for NBA

David Stern has talked about having NBA franchises in Europe within a decade for so long that it seems it's been more than 10 years by now. skittles pencils pens

Source: New York Islanders' Trevor Gillies to meet with NHL to discuss hit

Islanders enforcer Trevor Gillies will meet with the NHL Friday to discuss a hit Wednesday.books textbooks movie tickets

Watch: Mickey Rooney: 'I Was Helpless'

The actor, 90, testifies before a Congressional panel on elder abuse.









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Stomach pacemaker could help obese lose weight

Patrick Hetzner tried diets and exercise, just about everything short of stomach stapling to lose weight. Nothing worked. Five months ago he tried something new: a stomach pacemaker that curbed his appetite.textbooks movie tickets itunes

So tired. More than a third of adults don't sleep 7 hours

Two reports released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Thursday reveal the sleep habits of adults in the United States, including their increasing tendency to get fewer than seven hours a night, hurting their ability to concentrate and raising the risk of driving.microwave shirts pants

Hips don't lie with new way of calculating body fat

If you've ever strived to achieve a healthy weight, chances are you're familiar with your body mass index (BMI) ? a ratio of weight to height that's considered a reliable measure of body fatness.WordPress Blogger stomach ache remedies

Well: The Doctor Who Knew Too Much

Had she been my patient, not my wife, I would have been able to discuss the news that the latest test might deliver. Instead, I just kept quiet, writes Dr. Peter B. Bach.


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Sources: Dallas Mavericks closing in on deal with Corey Brewer

Free-agent swingman Corey Brewer is closing in on a deal with the Dallas Mavericks, according to sources briefed on the discussions.television radio ipod

Ohio Senate OKs Bill To Restrict Public Unions

The bill establishes fines and jail time for public employees who participate in strikes. The measure now goes to the House, where the GOP holds a majority. Republican Gov. John Kasich has said he supports the bill.tennis football Google

Books of The Times: ?Friends? Without a Personal Touch

Sherry Turkle waves a caution flag at the technological devices, from social media to robotics, we use to build our emotional lives.


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Army Files New Charges Against WikiLeaks Suspect

Pvt. 1st Class Bradley Manning is suspected of providing classified government documents published by the website. One of the 22 new charges ? aiding the enemy under the Uniform Code of Military Justice ? is a capital offense.baseball basketball soccer

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FDA Approves New Drug Daliresp to Treat COPD

The FDA has approved a new treatment for people with worsening symptoms of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a lung disorder that makes breathing difficult.surfboard sharks whales

Sodas, Sugary Drinks May Raise BP

New research suggests that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages may raise blood pressure.internet marketing books textbooks

Pakistan's Only Christian Cabinet Member Killed

The killing of Shahbaz Bhatti is the second assassination in two months of a high-profile opponent of blasphemy laws.pencils pens computers

Ban teens from tanning salons, doctors urge

The American Academy of Pediatrics wants teenagers banned from tanning salons to reduce their risk of skin cancer.tennis shoes sandals homework

Beaded door curtains sold at Target recalled

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Nearly 80,000 Circo beaded door curtains exclusively sold at Target are being recalled voluntarily because of a risk of strangulation, the government said on Tuesday.

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Pain Management

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Hearing Loss Is High, but Hearing Aid Use Is Low

Almost two out of three U.S. adults aged 70 or older have significant hearing loss, according to a new study.WordPress Blogger stomach ache remedies

Vital Signs: Maternal Link to Alzheimer?s Makes a Gain

A new study contributes to growing evidence that the chances of inheriting Alzheimer?s from your mother are higher than from your father.


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Sources: New York Jets will bring back LaDainian Tomlinson in 2011

LaDainian Tomlinson will return to the Jets next season, league sources said on Tuesday.oranges steak dollar bill

Really?: The Claim: Side Stitches? Change Your Posture

A new theory suggests that it may not be the diaphragm that?s responsible for the pain, and that poor running posture could be a culprit.


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Sleep

Can't sleep? Check out our resources on insomnia, sleep disorders and more.











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Health Insurance Appeals and Complaints: Who to Talk to, How to Handle Problems

WebMD helps you understand your rights with insurance and how to handle complaints or appeals if you feel you?ve been treated wrongly.apples oranges steak

Watch: Fat Camp for Cats

Obese felines put through exercise regimen to slim down.









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Lorillard and Reynolds Sue F.D.A.

The two tobacco companies claim conflicts of interest by three members of a panel.


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Watch: Lower Fevers in Children

Dr. Richard Besser explains what medications are appropriate









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Massey Safety Chief Indicted In Mine Disaster Probe

Federal agents arrested Hughie Elbert Stover, a Massey security official, on charges of obstruction of justice and making false statements.laptops keyboards mouses

The Art Of War On Invasive Species

Some people fight invasive plants with chemicals and scorched-earth tactics. In Washington, D.C., graphic designer Patterson Clark turns them into art.tennis shoes sandals homework

Watch: Beat the Winter Blues

DailyCandy.com editor Lauren Lumsden on fish hotels and chalkboard mugs.









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National Briefing | SOUTH: Virginia: Restrictions on Abortion Clinics Approved

Democrats and abortion rights supporters said the rules were likely to force the closing of most of Virginia?s 21 abortion clinics.


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Jeff Gordon wins at Phoenix to snap 66-race drought

Jeff Gordon passed Kyle Busch with eight laps left and stretched his lead from there at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, ending his winless streak at 66 races.tennis shoes sandals homework

What?s the Best Test for Children?s Diabetes?

A simple blood test that measures long-term glucose levels -- the hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test -- may not be the best way to diagnose diabetes in adolescents.Blogger stomach ache remedies skittles

The Texas Tribune: As Mental Health Cuts Mount, Psychiatric Cases Fill Jails

The Harris County Jail is the largest mental institution in Texas, and budget cuts by the Legislature may make an already bad situation much worse ? and more expensive for taxpayers.


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Hot Flashes, Night Sweats Tied to Heart Risks

Women who have hot flashes and night sweats at the start of menopause may be less likely to have a heart attack later in life

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Sources: Richard Hamilton declined Detroit Pistons' offer to trade him; boycott 'overblown'

If the Detroit Pistons are beyond frustrated with Richard Hamilton after his part in the recent player boycott of practice, it's because he had a chance to no longer be coached by John Kuester -- the impetus for the boycott -- and didn't take it.football Google Yahoo

Cuomo Adviser Takes Pay From Health Industry

Clients of a leading health care adviser to Andrew M. Cuomo include some of the industry?s biggest players.


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Change in Kidney Transplant Policy Would Favor Younger Patients

A proposal to grade patients and donated kidneys would reserve the best organs for the 20 percent of patients expected to live the longest.


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Los Angeles Clippers expect Cleveland Cavaliers trade to go through Sunday

The Clippers expect their trade of guard Baron Davis and a first round pick for Cleveland's Mo Williams and Jamario Moon to go through on Sunday, despite a delay in Davis taking and passing his physical. football Google Yahoo

Sex After Cancer: Reclaiming Intimacy

Doctors' focus on survival gives short shrift to cancer patients' sexuality









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Former D.C. Schools Chief Aims To Put 'StudentsFirst'

Michelle Rhee became one of the most controversial figures in education reform when she tied pay increases to merit and fired hundreds of teachers who she said were underperforming. Now, she's heading up a group to advocate on behalf of children ? not special interests groups like teachers unions.basketball soccer tennis

Sources: NFLPA plans to decertify before CBA expires Thursday

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell met Friday morning with the majority of the league's ownership 10-man labor committee at the offices of the Indianapolis Colts, a league official has confirmed.pants socks tennis shoes

Nevada Seeks to Cut Funds for Treating Gambling Addiction

The governor has proposed cutting financing for addiction programs in half, and another lawmaker wants to end it entirely.


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Former D.C. Schools Chief Aims To Put 'StudentsFirst'

Michelle Rhee became one of the most controversial figures in education reform when she tied pay increases to merit and fired hundreds of teachers who she said were underperforming. Now, she's heading up a group to advocate on behalf of children ? not special interests groups like teachers unions.sandals homework beach

Observatory: Newborn Mice?s Hearts Can Heal Themselves, Study Finds

The findings offer hope that doctors will one day be able to cure heart disease in humans.


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Upside to hot flashes: Low risk for heart attacks

Hot flashes that bedevil many women in menopause might actually be a good thing, depending on when they strike, according to new data from a long-running government study.pens computers laptops

What?s the Best Test for Children?s Diabetes?

A simple blood test that measures long-term glucose levels -- the hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test -- may not be the best way to diagnose diabetes in adolescents.pants socks tennis shoes

See Dr. Besser's Latest Reports

Dr. Richard Besser shares his health and medical knowledge.









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Air Pollution May Trigger Heart Attacks

Air pollution may trigger heart attacks, a study shows.internet marketing books textbooks

6 Ways to Guarantee Ripped Abs

You need carbs if you want ripped abs. Here are the commandments to follow for your 'abs diet'

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UConn Huskies coach Jim Calhoun issues statement, takes responsibility

UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun, suspended by the NCAA for three games next season for recruiting violations committed under his watch, acknowledged mistakes were made under his watch, and "the buck stops with me."football Google Yahoo

Surprising Low-Cost Health Care Option?

One provision that you may not have heard about is the establishment of Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plans (PCIPs). The plans are intended to help people who have pre-existing conditions and were previously denied coverage to get insurance between now and 2014, when the when the law will make it illegal for private insurance companies to deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions.









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Women's Health

Get expert answers to your questions on pregnancy, osteoporosis and more.









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Want some altered corn? You're already eating it

Genetically modified plants grown from seeds engineered in laboratories now provide much of the food Americans eat. Most corn, soybean and cotton crops grown in the United States have been genetically modified to resist pesticides or insects, and corn and soy are common food ingredients.socks tennis shoes sandals

Chicago Bears, Lovie Smith agree to 2-year contract extension

The Chicago Bears rewarded coach Lovie Smith with a two-year contract extension on Friday following an 11-5 regular season record and a trip to the NFC Championship Game.mouses internet marketing books

Hubby a dud? Go on a date with someone else's

With all the emphasis on ?date night,? you?d think the only way to get close to your honey is to huddle together alone. But a new study suggests that bringing another couple on your date adds zing to your own relationship.soccer tennis football

Well: When the Doctor's Wife Has Cancer

A doctor at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center feels like a first-time visitor in his hospital after his wife receives a cancer diagnosis there.


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Study Shows Many Locked-In Syndrome Patients Are Happy

A new study has found that those with locked-in syndrome?being unable to move or talk, but aware of your surroundings?are not necessarily unhappy

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Cardiac Patient Kept Alive With Two Hearts

Instead of removing Tyson Smith?s enlarged heart, a team of doctors from the UC San Diego Center for Transplantation kept his heart in place, and transplanted a second one. That?s right ? the 36-year-old now has two beating hearts

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Boxing Training Gym Fights Parkinson's Disease

Rock Steady Boxing Foundation was created specifically for Parkinson's disease patients. The no-contact workouts have shown dramatic improvements in gym-goers.









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Well: Feeding the Nurses

I think about the feelings expressed in those unsought but very welcome gifts of food from patients, writes nurse Theresa Brown, and overwhelmingly, the feeling is thanks.


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Doggone Joints: Laser Therapy for Pet Arthritis

A revolutionary cold laser therapy uses light to stimulate cells and increase blood circulation in dogs and cats. The procedure also releases endorphins, or natural painkillers, and helps to stave off arthritic pain.









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Irish hold on despite Brooks' Big East record 52

Ben Hansbrough scored a career-high 32 points and Tim Abromaitis had a season-high 28 to lead No. 9 Notre Dame to a 94-93 win over struggling Providence on Wednesday night despite a Big East-record 52 points by Marshon Brooks.sandals homework beach

Irish hold on despite Brooks' Big East record 52

Ben Hansbrough scored a career-high 32 points and Tim Abromaitis had a season-high 28 to lead No. 9 Notre Dame to a 94-93 win over struggling Providence on Wednesday night despite a Big East-record 52 points by Marshon Brooks.steak dollar bill television

Watch: Supermarket Guru's Healthy Picks

Phil Lempert reviews Gluten-free pretzels and vitamin-infused coffee.









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Well: Faking Happiness May Lead to Blues

Crooner Nat King Cole famously advised that we smile through heart break. But now research suggests that faking happiness may just make things worse.


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Black Maid Sues 'The Help' Author

A lawsuit against Kathryn Stockett, the author of best-selling novel "The Help," has created an Old South family feud of sorts, pitting brother against sister in a dispute about the real-life identity of one of her fictional characters. Ablene Cooper, the longtime nanny for Stockett's brother, has filed a $75,000 lawsuit against the author, claiming she was upset by the book that characterizes black maids working for white families in the family's hometown of Jackson, Miss., during the 1960s.









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Sources: NFL to brief GMs, coaches at combine

The NFL has called a special meeting Thursday, on the first day of the combine in Indianapolis, for all NFL general managers and head coaches, according to league sources.oranges steak dollar bill

A Third Judge Validates Health Care Overhaul Law

A third federal judge upheld the constitutionality of the Obama health care law, which two other federal judges have ruled against.


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Gene Test for Prostate Cancer in the Works

Researchers are a step closer to developing a genetic test that could help men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer decide whether they are good candidates for active surveillance or whether they need treatment right away.sandals homework beach

Can Pomegranate Pills Fight Prostate Cancer?

Taking a pomegranate pill a day may help slow the progression of prostate cancer, preliminary research suggests.soccer tennis football

Psychotherapy Eases Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Study Finds

The findings are certain to displease many patients and to intensify a fierce debate about what causes the illness.


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Psoriasis Guidelines Call for Tailored Treatment

New guidelines for the treatment of the skin condition psoriasis stress the importance of tailoring therapies to individual patients.whales sports celebrities

Letters: The Wages of Bullying (1 Letter)

A letter to the editor.


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Supreme Court Rules for Vaccine Makers on Lawsuits

The Supreme Court ruled that federal law shields vaccine makers from product-liability lawsuits in state court seeking damages for a child's injuries or death from a vaccine's side effects

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GOP Counts The Ways To Defund Health Law

House Republicans have come up with more than half a dozen ways to throttle spending on overhaul. Democrats in the Senate can block them, and President Obama still wields the veto pen.Google Yahoo YouTube

Watch: Dr. Richard Besser Weighs in on Obesity Issue

What can Americans do to turn this epidemic around?









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Duke returns to No. 1 in ESPN/USA Today Top 25; St. John's back in poll

Duke returned to the top spot in the ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll on Monday, while the latest big win for St. John's vaulted the Red Storm into the Top 25.beach surfboard sharks

Study of Breast Biopsies Finds Surgery Used Too Extensively

Doctors say a needle biopsy is safer, less invasive and cheaper, and estimate that more than 300,000 women a year are having unnecessary surgery.


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Parents Use New Technology to Monitor School Lunches

Parents in Australia are using new technology to spy on their children's school lunches online

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Recipes for Health: Turkey and Red Pepper Hash

This sweet and spicy dish resembles a beef picadillo ? without the empanada.


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The New Old Age: When the Battle With Cancer Can't Be Won

A new booklet from the American Society of Clinical Oncology lays out the options when cancer is found to be advanced.


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Jarrett Jack of New Orleans Hornets arrested for DUI near Atlanta

Police in an Atlanta suburb say Hornets' backup point guard Jarrett Jack has been arrested and charged with drunken driving.movie tickets itunes plants

Watch: Great Tips to Catch More Z's

Diane Salvatore explains what to do and what not to do to sleep well at night.









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Warm Nights, Cold Noses

Sharing a mattress with pets has its risks: germs, crowding and rivalries. It also has its rewards: unconditional love.


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Report: New York Knicks draw line in sand on Carmelo Anthony talks

The New York Knicks have made their pitch for Carmelo Anthony, and that's as far as they're going to go, according to a report in Newsday.tennis shoes sandals homework

Knee Replacement Patients Thrive, Study Says

Knee replacement patients tend to remain active 20 years after their surgery despite some age-related declines, according to a new survey of 128 patients.baseball basketball soccer

Watch: Are Miracle Noodles Miracle Diet Food?

Miracle Noodles are the latest product to make weight loss claims.









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Pushing Limits Can Help Chronic Fatigue Patients

Helping chronic fatigue syndrome patients to push their limits and try to overcome the condition produces a better rate of recovery than getting them to accept the illness and adapt to a limited life, new research has found

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Watch: Are Your Hormones Making You Fat?

Simple exercises to keep fit.









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The Texas Tribune: State Keeps Pressing for Waiver to Change Medicaid, but Success Is Unlikely

No longer seeking to opt out of the Medicaid program, Texas is joining other states in asking Washington for permission to operate the program as they see fit. Approval is unlikely.


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The New Old Age: When the Battle With Cancer Can't Be Won

A new booklet from the American Society of Clinical Oncology lays out the options when cancer is found to be advanced.


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Psychotherapy Eases Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Study Finds

The findings are certain to displease many patients and to intensify a fierce debate about what causes the illness.


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'Pine Mouth': Nuts Can Ruin Taste for Weeks?

If everything you ate suddenly tasted bitter, metallic, and for the most part vile, you might think something was seriously wrong with you -- but it could just be the pine nuts you ate yesterday.


Virtually undocumented before 2009, a recent slew of "pine mouth" cases have brought this strange affliction to light. A day after consuming certain pine nuts (it is not known why some batches cause this and not others), sufferers will be unable to taste anything but a bitter, metallic taste, no matter what they eat, for weeks.











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Onstage, Only His Guitar Gently Weeps

Mark Vaccacio plans to keep portraying George Harrison in a Beatles tribute band, as long as his cancer allows.


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Letters: Go Ahead, Cry (1 Letter)

A letter to the editor.


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Watch: ADHD and Finger Tapping

New clues to diagnosing this disorder in children.









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Stretch Before Running? New Twist on Old Debate

Stretching before a run won't prevent injury, but it won't cause it, either, according to a new study that has a surprising twist.soccer tennis football

NBA, union meet to discuss collective bargaining agreement

Representatives from the NBA and the players' association have completed a meeting to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement. YouTube WordPress Blogger

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Taking a pomegranate pill a day may help slow the progression of prostate cancer, preliminary research suggests.YouTube WordPress Blogger

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Administration Seeks Clarity From Judge on Health Ruling

Did he mean to block the Affordable Care Act?s implementation pending appeals?


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Chris Mullin, Dennis Rodman among Basketball Hall of Fame finalists

Five former NBA All-Stars -- Chris Mullin, Maurice Cheeks, Ralph Sampson, Jamaal Wilkes and Dennis Rodman-- are among the 12-person list of finalists for the basketball Hall of Fame, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Friday.itunes plants bananas

Psychotherapy And Exercise Look Best To Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

A study of four different treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome finds that psychotherapy and gradual increases in exercise were clearly better than specialist care or an approach called "adaptive pacing," favored by some patients.basketball soccer tennis

Is Your Child Really Safe in a Crib?

The authors of the study reviewed data from National Electronic Injury Surveillance System for children younger than 2, who were treated in U.S. emergency rooms from 1990 through 2008 for injuries associated with cribs, playpens and bassinets. By extrapolating the information from the Surveillance System to the U.S. population, the authors estimated that there were more than 180,000 such injuries between 1990 and 2008, of which 83.2 percent were crib related.









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Ex-Chicago Bears, Notre Dame DB Dave Duerson dead at 50

Former Bears and Notre Dame defensive back Dave Duerson was found dead in his home on Friday.internet marketing books textbooks

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