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Around Town: Frank Flint would be proud
According to Valley Sun reporter Megan O’Neil (“School district to sell naming rights” Oct. 27), the issue could come before the school board this month. “UCLA has its Pauley Pavilion, and USC boasts the Keck School of Medicine....Tags: San Marino, University of Southern California, Philosophy, Religion and Belief, eBay Inc.
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All Health's Breaking Loose: What's in that tub of popcorn?
The weekend is coming and it might find some of us nestled in to a theater seat, popcorn in hand, waiting for the lights to dim. But before you start munching away, let’s take a look at exactly what’s in that tub you’re holding. A study...Tags: Popcorn, Physical Conditions, Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Entertainment
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PSA test: The real problem is the rush to treatment, doctor says
The PSA test should not be a routine screen for men of any age, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force declared earlier this week. The assessment wasn’t about saving money but was based on a review of the science on PSA screening -- what were the...
Tags: Medical Research, Erectile Dysfunction, Biopsy, Health, Hospitals and Clinics
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Under lamps, under wraps
Kris Nequin has been teased for his covert visits to the tanning bed by the only person who knows his secret: his wife. He would prefer people think his glow is all natural, but at least one trademark of the sunless tan—that tell-tale scent of...
Tags: Dermatologists, Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Skin Cancer, Health Treatments
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Robots useful in hysterectomies
A common operation in the United States, hysterectomies are now going high-tech as many surgeons embrace robotics as another tool to help them do their jobs better. NorthShore University Health System has two robotic surgical systems used for...Tags: Health, Hospitals and Clinics, McHenry, Human Body, Blood
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Parents hire own researchers to tackle rare, fatal disease
When it comes to advocating against her 8-year-old son's serious illness, Gelse Tkalec is on a much lonelier path than those strewn with pink ribbons and yellow bracelets. There are only 25 to 30 children worldwide known to have giant axonal neuropathy,...
Tags: Genetic Engineering, Medical Research, Genes and Chromosomes, Health, Research
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Doctors recommending HPV vaccine for boys
Q: I've heard that the HPV vaccine is now being recommended for boys. Why? Does my 12-year-old son really need this? A: Yes, the quadrivalent HPV4 (brand name Gardasil) vaccine is now routinely recommended for all boys 11 to 12 years of age. It is a good...
Tags: Human papillomavirus, Health, Chemicals, Hospitals and Clinics, Drugs and Medicines
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Parkinson's medications control symptoms, don't slow progression
Florida Jewish JournalDEAR MAYO CLINIC: What are the latest findings on Parkinson's disease? Are there any new medications? I've heard a lot about CoQ10 as a promising alternative for those with Parkinson's. Is there any truth to this? ANSWER: CoQ10 initially seemed to be a...Tags: Medical Research, Genes and Chromosomes, Health, Chemicals, Hospitals and Clinics
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Stay active to slow muscle loss that comes with aging
Florida Jewish JournalDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard that we lose bone mass as we age, but what about muscle mass? Is that also a normal part of aging? Does exercise slow the progression, or is muscle loss inevitable? ANSWER: It is very common to lose muscle mass as we age....Tags: Broken Bones, Physical Conditions, Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Heart Disease
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Cigarette tax is a lifesaver
SACRAMENTO — Cigarette makers have a certified history of deception, distortion and lying. And let's not forget fraud and racketeering.
Those aren't my words. Credit U.S. District Judge Gladys E. Kessler of Washington, D.C.
She wrote in a landmark...Tags: Organized Crime, Medical Research, Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Research
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Veterans battle with the calendar
— First, a reality check: Almost nowhere but at a meeting of the Justin Bieber fan club would a 30-year-old, let alone a 22-year-old, be considered old. In the age-skewed world of elite athletes, though, swimmer Brendan Hansen and gymnast Nastia...
Tags: Justin Bieber, Michelle Obama, Health, Hospitals and Clinics, Injuries and Wounds
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Junior Seau: Apparent suicide follows deaths of athletes with brain trauma
Former NFL star Junior Seau’s death by apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound follows a pattern of suicides by other high-profile football players who suffered from long-term effects of repeated brain injury. That list of players includes Andre...Tags: National Football League, Chicago Bears, Health, Football, Hospitals and Clinics
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