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Lindsay Lohan: It was Kombucha tea, not cocktails
Ministry of GossipLindsay Lohan is saying Kombucha tea, not booze, was behind a positive test for alcohol use that sent her to court but didn't send her to jail. Lindsay Lohan invoked Kombucha tea earlier this year when her probation report was rumored to contain mention... -
3-year-old cancer patient and her mom are hoping for a miracle
HealthIn March, a middle-of-the-night belly ache turned into a nightmare for a young Coplay family. Jen Kresge thought her 2-year-old daughter, Ella Grace Luchansky, was having a typical childhood tummy problem when she awoke with abdominal pain that night.... -
Drug may be near for cancer's companion condition cachexia
Bonnie Addario didn't even know there was a word for what was happening to her. As if lung cancer weren't bad enough, the 54-year-old had lost 30 pounds off her normally 130-pound frame. Her life was limited to her husband's Barcalounger, where she had to...Tags: Hofstra University, Diseases and Illnesses, Physiology, Medical Research, Oncology
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Broccoli and other ancient remedies
Clues for new medicines are hidden in old books.
When the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates had a headache, he used a poultice made of iris mixed with vinegar and rose perfume, according to Alain Touwaide, the scientific director of the Institute...Tags: General Practitioners, Tetanus, Health, Drugs and Medicines, Science and Technology
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Sleep deprived pay the price for shift work
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterAT 6 a.m., the hospital's bright hallway lights flicker on, signaling the start of a new day. Doctors in crisp business clothes appear on their early-morning rounds, and the clang of breakfast carts will soon echo through the unit. For registered nurse...Tags: Sleep Deprivation, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Genes and Chromosomes, Physiology, Diseases and Illnesses
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L.A. Councilman Rosendahl Has Cancer, Says Will Be OK
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl revealed on Wednesday that he has cancer in his pelvic area. Rosendahl made the annoucement in a letter posted on his blog. The cancer has caused much pain in Rosendahl's back, he said,...Tags: Cancer, Bill Rosendahl
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Swap one snack a day with yogurt
South Florida ParentingYogurt is a great addition to any meal and also makes a great snack. It tastes great and has many health benefits. With so many flavors and varieties to choose from, there is bound to be one that you and your family enjoy. Portable yogurts are available...Tags: Potassium (dietary supplement), Calcium, High Blood Pressure, Human Body, Colon Cancer
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Cooking for Izzy
I am obsessed with my dog Izzy, a two-year-old, 80-pound standard poodle. And even though Cesar Millan would disagree, Izzy is a person. Just walking down the street with him is an experience. I mean, he’s taller than me (I’m five-two) and gorgeous. Izzy...Tags: Cheese, Sherman Oaks, Santa Monica, Pets, Death
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From Canyon To Cove: Fellow survivor offers his support to others
Laguna Beach accountant Jeffrey Ross was a fit 54 when a sudden pain in his abdomen caused him to pass out and sent him down a course of medical investigation that led to a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, a 12-hour surgery, and a grim prognosis that he...Tags: Steve Jobs, Patrick Swayze, Diseases and Illnesses, Oncology, Medical Research
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Colorectal cancer screening kits offered
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is offering free, at-home colorectal cancer screening kits for men and women age 50 to 64 in Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties who are uninsured or whose health insurance does not cover colorectal...Tags: Rectum, Genes and Chromosomes, Diseases and Illnesses, Colon, Michigan
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Diagnosis of prediabetes should prompt lifestyle changes
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been told I have prediabetes. Is there still time for me to make changes that will reverse it, or is diabetes inevitable? ANSWER: Having prediabetes does not necessarily mean you're destined to develop the full-blown version of the...Tags: Internists, Diabetes, Mayo Clinic, Pharmaceuticals, Marathon
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FTC files suit against acai marketers
WGN NewsThe Federal Trade Commission is filing a lawsuit against internet marketers of Acai Berry weight-loss pills and colon cleansers. The agency announced Monday in Chicago it has filed a lawsuit against Phoenix-based Central Coast Nutraceuticals. The FTC...Tags: Phoenix (Cook, Illinois), Illinois, Oprah Winfrey, Rachael Ray, WGN
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