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Christie Calls Doctor Who Has Concerns About Weight 'Hack'
Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie called a former White House doctor who said he was dangerously overweight a “hack” and said she should “shut up” unless she examines him. Christie was responding to a CNN...Tags: CNN (tv network), Heart Attack, Bill Clinton, Doughnuts, Foods and Beverages
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Nation's doctors focus of medical "dont's" list
WASHINGTON — Doctors should avoid 90 medical procedures that are performed regularly, but often cost too much or do little good, according to a new list of expert recommendations. The American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation said it...Tags: Video Supplies and Services, Medical Specialization, Photography and Video, General Practitioners, Alzheimer's Disease
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The system's missing pieces
In testimony before President Barack Obama's Gun Violence Task Force on Jan. 9, Dr. Paul Appelbaum, a Columbia University professor and former president of the American Psychiatric Association, said that the Newtown, Conn., tragedy, coming so soon after...Tags: Politics, Mental Illness, Personal Weapon Control, Environmental Issues, Hospitals and Clinics
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Study finds women who undergo early menopause face increased risk for heart disease and stroke
A recent study has found that females who stop having their periods before age 46 had a higher incidence of heart disease and stroke. Doctors have long suspected that women who undergo early menopause might be at an increased risk for those medical...
Tags: Medical Research, Diseases and Illnesses, Menopause, Science and Technology, Hospitals and Clinics
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Take two spritzes of deer antler spray and call me in the morning
I've used deer antler spray for two days now, and I've rarely felt better, though I do find myself with an overwhelming urge to grind my itchy noggin against big birch trees, and last night, as someone pulled into the driveway, I just suddenly froze in...Tags: Ray Lewis, National Football League, Deer Antler Velvet (dietary supplement), Dietary Supplements, Sports Illustrated
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How to make those healthy resolutions stick
What is it about the New Year that motivates us to take control of our health and our lives? After all, every month, every Monday, every day presents us with a new opportunity to cultivate more prudent habits. But there's something about Jan. 1 —...Tags: Human Interest, Colon Cancer, High Blood Pressure, Health Insurance, Dietary Supplements
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Hearing loss, cognitive decline associated in older people, study says
Hearing loss among older adults appears to be associated with faster cognitive decline than people without hearing loss, researchers found. The study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine on Monday suggests that, on average, individuals with...Tags: Internal Medicine, Health and Medical Professionals, Hearing Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease
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As L.A. awaits more influenza cases, other winter bugs on the rise
California hasn’t suffered from the flu as much as some other parts of the country have, with their hospital ERs clogged with patients struggling with fevers, breathing problems and other symptoms typical of influenza. But as public health...
Tags: Pneumonia, Vaccines, Diseases and Illnesses, Common Cold, Flu Vaccine
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Under some circumstances, 'Doctor' is not a trump card, but a joker
Change of SubjectThe chippy exchange at the heart of Jon Yates' "What's Your Problem" column this morning: A short time later, the flight attendant came to her seat, (Evantson resident Barbard) Brotine said. "She says, 'Miss?' and I look up. And she...... -
Affordable Care Act set to kick in: Health care reform 101
Imperial Valley Press Staff WriterIt’s been years since Graciela Hernandez had health insurance and although she has diabetes, the last time she saw a doctor was two years ago. The Brawley resident does qualify for Medi-Cal, but her share of cost came out to be almost $1,000 a...Tags: Health Insurance, Hospitals and Clinics, Marketing, Health and Safety at Work, General Practitioners
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Visitors to Peninsula health facilities urged to wear masks
The flu arrived earlier this year and it has been at peak activity for 6 weeks, twice as long as last year's season in Virginia. Area health professionals continue to urge people to get vaccinated. The rapid increase in cases of influenza-like illnesses...
Tags: Flu Vaccine, Hospitals and Clinics, Chesapeake (Chesapeake, Virginia), Symptoms, Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
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End the 'doc fix' charade, once and for all
Doctors are breathing a collective sigh of relief because we again escaped a cut in Medicare payments. But this whole recurrent charade underscores, once again, the unresolved issue of how to pay doctors. The fiscal cliff rescue included the usual "doc...
Tags: New York City, Fiscal Cliff, Politics, Health Organizations, American Medical Association
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