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Less testing on animals, better science
Many Americans would be surprised to learn that chimpanzees are still being used in biomedical research and that millions of other animals are utilized in consumer product and toxicity testing. Others may find a sense of security in knowing that this...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Health Organizations, Health, Environmental Politics, Food and Drug Administration
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Consumer Reports: Super-absorbant toy ball caution
They’re colorful and alluring, but Consumer Reports says there’s a potential safety hazard with popular small toy balls and beads that expand dramatically in water. There are many of those super-absorbent polymer balls on the market,...
Tags: Malaysia, Consumers
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Why doctors fire patients: The great vaccine debate
Tribune Media ServicesA recent headline in the Wall Street Journal noted, "More doctors dismissing patients who refuse vaccines for their children." This story was especially interesting to me, as I now only accept new patients who plan to vaccinate their children. This was...Tags: Health, Pediatrics, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, American Academy of Pediatrics
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Problem Solver: Son loses patience waiting for mom's medical records
Adam Jacobs doesn't know all the details about the events that led to his mother's death Sept. 10, but he'd sure like to find out. So, shortly after Charmaine Jacobs passed away from sepsis, the younger Jacobs began searching for answers. The 63-year-...
Tags: Nursing, Long Term Care, Medical Specialization, Jon Yates, Nursing Homes
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Urinary tract infection can be life threatening in the elderly
UTIs, urinary tract infections, are common elderly health concerns. When you are caring for someone who has a UTI or a history of UTIs, you need to be informed. Learn what UTIs are, learn the signs and symptoms, how to prevent them and when to notify the...Tags: Kidney Infection, Cranberries, Alzheimer's Disease, National Institutes of Health, General Practitioners
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York swimming star MaryElizabeth Warhol enjoying life to the fullest following near-death experience
YORK — Food is always very important for MaryElizabeth Warhol. And because Warhol, 17, is a national-class swimmer, she cheerily admits she burns so many calories daily that watching what she eats the way many teenage girls do is unnecessary. So,...
Tags: Physical Therapy, Michael Phelps, Dave Matthews, Viral Diseases and Infections, Xbox
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Oversold cancer screenings
Early detection of cancer saves lives - right? Not necessarily. This widely-held belief drives many to get unnecessary screenings, according to Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports just-released analysis of the latest research and extensive expert...
Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Tuberculosis, Biopsy, Consumers, Skin Cancer
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Helping boy recover from deadly infection
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Craft kit recalled
The following recall has been announced: ____ CRAFT KITS DETAILS: Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kits imported by Jo-Ann Stores Inc. of Hudson, Ohio, and manufactured by Ningbo Golden Time Gifts and Crafts of China; sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and...Tags: Jo-Ann Stores Incorporated, Pumpkin
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Health officials confirm 3rd meningitis death linked to Elkhart County
ELKHART COUNTY – A third death linked to fungal meningitis in Elkhart County has been confirmed. That confirmation came Wednesday afternoon from County Health Officer Dr. Dan Nafziger, who spoke with WSBT. The latest count shows 28 confirmed and...
Tags: Photophobia, Meningitis, Food and Drug Administration, Headaches, Symptoms
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Feb 9, 2013
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Feb 6, 2013
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Feb 1, 2013
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Nov 21, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Sep 21, 2012
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Nov 21, 2012
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Oct 24, 2012
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