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CONSUMER REPORTS: Vitamin D put to the test
Vitamin D is one of the most widely used supplements. Doctors have long recommended it along with calcium to help prevent bone fractures. However, recent studies have cast doubt on vitamin D’s benefits for healthy women. With sales of vitamin D at...
Tags: Consumers, Menopause, Calcium, Dietary Supplements, Vitamin D
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Cadavers honored in med student dissection lab
GARY, Ind. (AP) — When medical students have finished their study and practice on cadavers, they often hold a respectful memorial service to honor these bodies donated to science. But the ceremonies at one medical school have a surreal twist:...
Tags: Indiana University, Multiple Sclerosis, Colleges and Universities, Drugs and Medicines, Teaching and Learning
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The Doctor's Corner: An early start on treating menopause
This is the first of a two-part series updating women of all ages on the use of hormones. It is a pleasure to be back putting pencil to paper with good news for women going through "the change." A Global Consensus Statement, hot off the press in the...Tags: Obstetrics, Healthcare Provider, Medical Specialization, Cleveland Clinic, Yale University
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What is osteoporosis, and who does it affect?
Clark County Health DepartmentWe hear people causally speak about osteoporosis; however, it can be a very serious health problem. Bone is living tissue, which is constantly being absorbed and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone does not keep up with the...Tags: Broken Bones, Health, Weight, Overweight, Back Pain
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What is gluten? And other frequently asked questions about gluten
What is gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in certain grains, including wheat, barley and rye and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). What problems prompt people to avoid gluten? Gluten causes inflammation of the small intestine in...
Tags: Allergies, Iron (dietary supplement), Medical Procedures and Tests, Mayo Clinic, Diseases and Illnesses
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AbbVie, partner team up on drug to treat Celiac disease
Tribune reporterAbbVie said Tuesday that it is teaming up with a California drug company to develop an oral treatment for celiac disease. Celiac disease is the most common autoimmune disease, affecting about 6 million people in the U.S. and Europe. Those affected can'...Tags: Placebo, Drugs and Medicines, Diseases and Illnesses, Celiac Disease, Gluten-free Diet
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Fitness after 50
I’ve got to dedicate this weeks column to one of my hardest working clients, Joellen Allenberg. She is 60 years old but outworks many of my younger clients. She has become super strong since we started working together, and regularly cycles 30-...Tags: Heart Healthy Diet, Physical Fitness and Exercise, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Healthy Diet, Diets and Dieting
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Celebrate Mom in Havre de Grace lots of different ways [Commentary]
Happy Mother's Day, dear readers, If you are a mom or a grandmother, you hopefully will celebrate Sunday surrounded by loved ones. Mother's Day is the single most popular day to dine out – how about a Havre de Grace restaurant – or make long...Tags: Religion and Belief, Woodrow Wilson, Entertainment, Services and Shopping, Arts and Culture
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Community Announcements for May 9
Upcoming Public Government Meetings - Lincoln County Board of Education: 6:30 p.m. May 9 at the Board of Education office - Lincoln County Public Library Board: 12 p.m. May 13 at the Lincoln County Public Library - Lincoln County Fire Protection...
Tags: Culture, Sports, Farms, Entertainment, Relay for Life
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Amgen aims to restock its medicine cabinet
Amgen Inc. is a biotechnology company that develops medicines used in the treatment of cancer, kidney disease, arthritis, bone disease and other serious illnesses. The Thousand Oaks company's top-selling products include arthritis medication Enbrel,...
Tags: Science and Technology, Amgen Inc., Biotechnology, Anemia, Kidney Disease
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Want To Feel 30 When You're 65?
RESEARCH OVERWHELMINGLY SHOWS THAT REGULAR EXERCISE LOWERS THE RISK FOR MANY DISEASES, ENHANCES THE FUNCTIONING OF VIRTUALLY EVERY PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEM IN THE HUMAN BODY AND IMPROVES PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING. UNFORTUNATELY, FEWER THAN 40 PERCENT OF...
Tags: Heart Disease, Weight, Back Pain, Asthma, Breast Cancer
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Community Announcements for May 2
Upcoming public government meetings • Stanford City Council: 6:30 p.m. today at L&N Depot • Crab Orchard City Commission: 6:30 p.m. today at Crab Orchard city hall • Stanford Water Commission: 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Stanford Water...
Tags: Religion and Belief, Farms, Culture, Sports, Entertainment
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