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A summer survival guide for health emergencies
Ah, summer. A time for all sorts of fun activities — hikes, cookouts, pool days, bike rides and more. And ow, summer. A time for all kinds of seasonal injuries and health emergencies. such as burns from the grill, tick bites, heat stroke and...
Tags: Headaches, General Practitioners, Disasters and Accidents, Ear Infection, Abdominal Pain
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Health And Safety Concerns Surround Courthouse
pix11.com | @jaydownycMonmouth county admiration officials spent several hours testing air samples Monday from inside the courthouse building this afternoon. The results were negative for volatile chemical compounds. 65-people people fell ill Monday afternoon inside the...Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Health, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Alexion: Profile From The Company's 2012 Annual Report
Overview Alexion is a biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients with severe and ultra-rare disorders through the innovation, development and commercialization of life-transforming therapeutic products. Our marketed product Soliris®...Tags: Nephrotic Syndrome, Health and Medical Professionals, Germany, Hemolytic-uremic syndrome, National Government
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What is Asthma?
Nine year old Evan Smith was diagnosed as having Asthma at a young age. He is able to manage his Asthma and participate in sports without any trouble. "He can do pretty much anything, he skates, he plays hockey, he hikes, he's very active," says Evan's...
Tags: Lungs and Airways, Asthma, Human Body, Hospitals and Clinics, Physical Conditions
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Couple says mold in apartment caused health problems
Fox59 is taking action when it comes to finding mold in rental homes.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, living with mold in your home can cause everything from mild asthma to shortness of breath and even lung disease.
“The...Tags: Condos and Houses, Asthma, Rentals, Human Body, Environmental Issues
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Your Health: You must take care of your heart
Contributing columnistFebruary is American Heart Month, so you should take this opportunity to better understand the symptoms and warning signs of a heart attack. A heart attack is the result of a blockage in the heart’s arteries, which can reduce or completely cut off...Tags: Heart Attack, Human Body, Diabetes, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Cardiologists
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Richard D. Mackereth
janeth@herald-mail.comHad he lived a few more weeks, this would have been a big day for Richard Mackereth. He and his friends would be watching the Super Bowl in the basement of his Noland Drive home in Hagerstown. It was there, surrounded by all the comforts of his man cave...Tags: Movies, Basketball, Entertainment, Cancer, Clubs and Associations
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Lung problems found in Iraq, Afghanistan veterans
Shortness of breath and reduced fitness among some military veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan may be caused by lung damage from smoke, sandstorms and toxins, a study suggests.
Researchers who performed lung biopsies on 38 veterans with...Tags: X-rays, Lungs and Airways, Veterans Affairs, Human Body, Defense
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10 myths about heart disease
Teri Arnold of the American Heart Association asks: "How much do you know about your heart's health? It's easy to be fooled by misconceptions. After all, heart disease only happens to your elderly neighbor or to your fried food-loving uncle, right? Or...Tags: Chest Pains, Human Body, Heart Attack, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Legs
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Working out obesity issues on 'Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition'
"Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition"
10 p.m. June 13, ABC
Episode: "Dana"
The premise
Dana Baker is a 44-year-old gospel singer who weighs 498 pounds. He freely admits to a regular diet of cookies, Hawaiian Punch and donuts. He sweats when...Tags: Human Body, Knees, Lower Back Pain, New York, Los Angeles
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Scorcher Hits NYC, Learn How To Stay Safe In High Temps
PIX11.comIt's hard to believe just a few months ago we were buried in inches of snow, but this week the temperatures in the Tri-state area have reached deadly heights, with the mercury flirting with triple digits. City living is worse, because the buildings and...Tags: WPIX, Nausea, New York, Crown Heights, Substance Abuse
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The difference between sudden cardiac arrest and heart attacks
The new year brings a lot of resolutions to exercise. And sometimes the cold weather also means more snow shoveling. All that exertion can be harmful to people with abnormal hearts by leading to sudden cardiac arrest. Dr. Gordon Tomaselli, director of...Tags: Dizziness, Chest Pains, Heart Attack, Human Body, Heart Disease
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