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Virginia K. Shirley
janeth@herald-mail.comWhen Virginia “Ginger” Shirley was diagnosed with ovarian cancer more than two years ago, she had been fighting other medical issues for more than a decade. This time, after surgery, she pulled out a pencil and paper and wrote letters to her...Tags: Joe Flacco, Hospitals and Clinics, Breast Cancer, Skype, Patsy Cline
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Hagerstown toddler recovering from E. coli-related illness
waynesboro@herald-mail.comWhat would be the busiest season at Cowans Gap State Park is coming to a close, but the lake has been closed to swimming since Aug. 9 as state officials try to find the source of an E. coli strain. An outbreak of E. coli O157 sickened at least 15...Tags: E. coli Infection, State Parks, Health, Tourism and Leisure, Gardens and Parks
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Every step for Tyler: Run/walk to benefit CHARGE syndrome research
marieg@herald-mail.comTypical excitement surrounded the birth of Kristen and Jason Matthew's first child. There was a nursery to decorate, a name to select and last-minute preparations as they awaited one of the biggest moments in their lives. The moment would be bigger...Tags: Human Body, Lymphatic System, Medical Procedures and Tests, Surgery, Health
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Parents should weigh pros, cons, before making decision about circumcision
marieg@herald-mail.comWhen Jeff and Lorrie Kreille were expecting their first child last year, they were faced with all sorts of decisions. There was a name to choose, a nursery to decorate and the selection of godparents. But one decision loomed heavy on their minds. If...Tags: Human Body, Russell Crowe, Hospitals and Clinics, Parenting, Mayo Clinic
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Report: Infection rates down in Pennsylvania hospitals
Daily American Staff WriterThe number of hospital-associated infections decreased in 2011, according to an annual report released on Thursday by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Dr. Stephen Ostroff, acting physician general for the state, held a conference call with...Tags: Disease Prevention, Nursing Homes, Medical Procedures and Tests, Hospitals and Clinics, Vaccines
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Probiotics: A gut-check on bacterial health
A fascinating, if disconcerting, fact: More than 100 trillion so-called good bacteria thrive in or on the human body. A sizable chunk of them maintain residence in the human digestive tract. Probiotics, live microorganisms that benefit their human host,...
Tags: Probiotics, Diarrhea, Immune System, Flu, Crohn's Disease
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Circumcision's benefits outweigh risks, doctors' group says
The American Academy of Pediatrics is modifying its stance on circumcision for the first time in more than a decade, acknowledging that the health benefits outweigh the risks of the procedure, which involves removing the foreskin of a baby boy's penis....Tags: Family, Medicaid, Parenting, HIV, Religion and Belief
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OUR HEALTH: ER's and Urgent Care: When You Should Go Where
Dr. Burton agrees that cost issues are a major difference between ER treatment and urgent care options. “There is a substantial price difference, but it depends upon the medical problem and what level of treatment is required before you can make...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Hospitals and Clinics, Internists, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health and Medical Professionals
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Decline in circumcisions costing health care system billions, study finds
A 20-year decline in male circumcision has cost the country $2 billion in medical costs that could have been prevented, Johns Hopkins researchers say in a study released Monday.
In what is believed to be the first look at the economic impact of male...Tags: Medicaid, Hospitals and Clinics, Union Memorial Hospital, HIV, Science and Technology
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The Pet Corner: Urinary tract problems are very common in cats
One of the most common medical conditions affecting cats is feline lower urinary tract disease. FLUTD causes countless cats to experience very uncomfortable urinary problems. Lower urinary tract diseases are conditions affecting the bladder, the...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Inflammation, Health, Symptoms
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FDA changing course on antibiotics in livestock
Only 20% of the antibiotics sold in the U.S. are given to people who are sick with bacterial infections, such as ear and urinary tract infections and pneumonia. Most of the penicillin, tetracycline and other antibiotic drugs used in this country are given...Tags: Manhattan (New York City), Health, Agriculture, Health Organizations, Health Treatments
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