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New Tools Available for Heart Patients
The New York Times News ServiceOn a recent Monday, Helen Elzo got a call from her doctor's office. A device implanted in her heart was not functioning. She needed to go to the hospital and have it replaced. She was aghast—her heart is damaged and, at any time, can start...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Science and Technology, Harvard Medical School, Heart Failure, Happiness (state of mind)
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Seeking permission to pollute
A monitor at George Washington High School on the Southeast Side shows that air in the neighborhood has the distinction of containing the state's highest levels of toxic heavy metals, chromium and cadmium, as well as sulfates, which can trigger asthma...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Elections, Energy Resources, Asthma, LTV Corporation
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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: Genes and Chromosomes, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Diseases and Illnesses, Chest Pains
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'Mad Men' - More fun to think about than watch?
Baltimore Sun reporterFrom the Z on TV blog: Last week, Andy Bienstock, the program director at public radio station WYPR, said something about "Mad Men" that I have been thinking about for days. Since we were talking casually, I wasn't taking notes, so I will paraphrase...Tags: Entertainment, Television, Society, Hair and Nails, Radio Industry
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The simple summer pleasures of amusement parks
With a handful of amusement parks within easy driving distance, Baltimoreans can spend their summer weekends sampling breath-taking roller coasters, cavorting with some of their kids' favorite animated characters or getting soaked even though they're...Tags: Kegasus (fictional character), Labor Day, The Hershey Co., Travel, Sports
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Green tea sets weight-loss industry abuzz
Like all industries, the herbal weight-loss business moves in cycles. Less than a decade ago, the stimulant herb ephedra was one of the stars of the scene. It sped up metabolism and weight loss, but it also raised the heart rate and, in some cases, caused...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Science, Storrs, Los Angeles Times, Science and Technology
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Small Wonders: Lilly was a model pet
I have sad news to report. We've lost a beloved member of our family.
Lilly has died.
At least I'm told it was Lilly and not Poopcakes. I never could tell my daughters' goldfish apart.
But there she was, floating belly up, eyes void of life....Tags: Facebook, Family
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Small Wonders: Why I'm still a Christian
As a columnist, I'm given some latitude in expressing how I feel while reporting the facts. I do so in hopes that my thoughts will resonate with readers and, agree or not, generate productive dialogue.
With this in mind, let me tell you how I feel about...Tags: Comedy Central (tv network), Elections, African Americans, Minority Groups, MSNBC (tv network)
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Top 10 Threats to Men's Health
Content courtesy of the Mayo ClinicDo you know the greatest threats to men's health? The list is surprisingly short - and prevention pays off. Consider this top 10 list of men's health threats, compiled from statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and...Tags: Health Organizations, Prostate Cancer, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pollution, Diets and Dieting
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Preventing Further Complications
HealthKey.com contributorHeart attacks, strokes, nerve damage, kidney and eye disease--these are just a few of the medical complications that can result from having diabetes. Medication alone is not enough to stave them off. A healthy lifestyle that includes nutritious foods...Tags: Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Pharmaceuticals, Diseases and Illnesses, Diabetes
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Mailbag: Wrong impression of Chief Adams
With the numerous encounters over the years with police chiefs of the Los Angeles area, I truly thought Randy Adams was a great chief of police for our city. He was interested in the city and cut no slack for his own officers. I remember hearing about...Tags: Los Angeles, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Diseases and Illnesses, Amusement and Theme Parks, Internists
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Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Dementia
New findings confirm atrial fibrillation (AF) is independently associated with the risk of all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's and other senile and vascular dementia types. According to a study published in the April edition of the HeartRhythm...Tags: Cardiac Arrhythmia, Health and Medical Professionals, Medical Research, Health, Alzheimer's Disease
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