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Johns Hopkins school fills Comstock professorship
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has named Dr. Josef Coresh the inaugural recipient of the George W. Comstock Professorship in Epidemiology. The professorship honors the legacy of Dr. George Comstock, a physician and professor...Tags: Respiratory Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, Research, Medical Research, Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease
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Coalition shares information about Washington County health-care needs
andrews@herald-mail.comA coalition says it has gathered a wealth of helpful information about Washington County health-care needs. The Health Improvement Coalition’s work hopefully will lead to positive changes, said co-chair Allen Twigg, the director of behavioral...Tags: Weight, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Mental Health, Social Sciences, HIV
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Diet, exercise keys to prevention of childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate and has tripled in the last 30 years. One in six school-aged children is now overweight. If you're not sure if your child is overweight or obese, your physician can help make that determination using a...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Consumers, Overweight, Nutrition, Healthy Diet
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Lloyd Waters: After war, veterans still need care
When a young man or woman makes a decision to enter military service, they do so for a lot of reasons. They know, however, that this commitment means protecting American freedoms like many generations before them have done. Some of them might sacrifice...Tags: Vietnam, Camp Lejeune (military base), Agent Orange Poisoning (1961-1971)
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Citi of Hagerstown is top team, sponsor at Heart and Stroke Walk
Citi of Hagerstown shone as the Mason Dixon Heart and Stroke Walk’s top team and top sponsor. With 195 registered walkers, Citi was named top team of the 2012 Mason Dixon Heart and Stroke Walk, held Sept. 23 in Greencastle, Pa. Citi’s $21,792...
Tags: Franklin County (Pennsylvania), Physical Fitness and Exercise, Cardiologists, First National Bank of Mercersburg (PA), Physical Conditions
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Make more of your grains whole grains
Grains provide many nutrients vital for health and it is recommended that at least half of all the grains you eat be whole- grains. People who eat whole grains as part of their healthful diet have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases, such as heart...Tags: Recipes, Nutrition, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Breads
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Washington County Health Department to hold second flu vaccination clinic
julieg@herald-mail.comThe Washington County Health Department is having its second flu vaccination clinic of the season Oct. 26. With flu vaccinations widely available through local pharmacies, including ones at grocery and discount stores, the health department is not having...Tags: Respiratory Disease, Asthma, Chemical Industry, Preventative Medicine, Vaccines
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Pumpkins have had a face in the history of the country
Nothing conjures up autumn memories of our youth more than apples, brilliant leaf colors and pumpkins. The pumpkin is my topic today and it is more than a pie or a porch decoration. I hope you enjoy our investigation of this member of the Cucurbita...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Dietary Supplements, Pies and Tarts, Vitamin A, Beta-Carotene
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Fruits, veggies can be convenient
Who has time to think about what they're eating? Everyone, especially with the variety of convenient fruit and vegetable choices on the market today. As you experience increased time constraints from jobs, family and other commitments, a healthful diet is...Tags: High Fiber Diet, Foods and Beverages, Grapes, Salads, High Blood Pressure
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Letters to the Editor - Oct. 17
Accusations fit prejudices more than the facts To the editor: George Michael’s column (Oct. 12) on President Obama’s record was only partially on target. Michael gave credit to wacky conspiracy theories when he said, “By dropping more...Tags: Barack Obama, Wicomico County, Diseases and Illnesses, Parenting, Stroke
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Anonymous donor offers up to $10,000 for community aid groups
julieg@herald-mail.comAn anonymous donor has, for the third year in a row, offered to match up to $10,000 in donations for each of three struggling, local nonprofit organizations that serve the homeless, people with no health insurance, and low-income seniors who need housing,...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Nursing, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Chemical Industry, Pharmaceuticals
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Business People - Oct. 7
ekm Inspirations Norine Dagliano, owner of ekm Inspirations, a local provider of customized career-transition services, recently spoke at the annual conference of the National Capital Area Branch of the American Society for Laboratory Animal Science in...
Tags: Washington, DC, Wars and Interventions, Health and Medical Professionals, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Hospitals and Clinics
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