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Business People - Feb. 5
Brook Lane Brook Lane has added three members to its medical staff over the past several months: • CB Benway is a nurse practitioner certified in family mental health. She is working with children, adolescents and families on an outpatient...Tags: Psychiatrists, Colleges and Universities, Politics, Psychiatry, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Frank E. Brumback M.D., 89
Frank Edgar Brumback M.D., 89, of Jacksonville, N.C., died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, at his home.
Doc, as he was known, graduated from Hagerstown High School, Class of 1939, Mercersburg Academy, Princeton University and Harvard Medical School. His...Tags: Princeton University, Colleges and Universities, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Wars and Interventions
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Lois H. Younker, 87
Lois Hope Landers Younker, age 87, of Tollgate Ridge, Hancock, Md., died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at her home. Born Oct. 27, 1923, near Hancock, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Charles and Ida Bella Robinson Landers. She was a resident of...Tags: Little Rock, World War II (1939-1945), Human Interest, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Damascus (Syria)
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What is osteoporosis, and who does it affect?
Clark County Health DepartmentWe hear people causally speak about osteoporosis; however, it can be a very serious health problem. Bone is living tissue, which is constantly being absorbed and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone does not keep up with the...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Menopause, Calcium, Broken Bones, Healthy Diet
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Jackson Lab Names Scientific Director For Farmington Location
The Hartford CourantA Harvard genetics expert has been named scientific director of the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine on the campus of the UConn Health Center, the company announced Monday. Charles Lee, who starts Aug. 1, is currently director of the molecular...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Autism, Biology, Education, University of Connecticut Health Center
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Relationships help you live longer, enjoy life more
Q: Is it true that having good relationships increases your chance of living longer? A: Since the late 1980s, studies have suggested that this is true. People who enjoy close relationships with family and friends are more likely to live longer than...Tags: Boston, Brigham Young University , Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Dodge skin irritation from problem plants
You probably learned about the risks of poison ivy a long time ago, but as you spend more time in the garden this spring, be aware that many other plants can cause a rash. Learn which plants are the common offenders and how to take precautions against...Tags: Folklore and Mythology, Steroids, Hydrocortisone, Arts and Culture, Drugs and Medicines
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Five questions with ... Chad Barnhill
Moving to Maryland has been a learning experience for Chad Barnhill, general manager of the Horseshoe Baltimore Casino that will fill the sweeping vacant lot currently greeting drivers coming into the city on Russell Street. At home within the walls...
Tags: Sports, Tourism and Leisure, Casino and Gambling, Politics, Casino and Gambling Industry
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Genomes provide clues for treating leukemia, endometrial cancers
Efforts to sequence the human genome have revealed genetic risk for disease, and taught us about our early ancestors. Now, efforts to sequence the genomes of cancer cells -- to pinpoint the changes that occur in cancer cells' DNA when a person has the...
Tags: Colleges and Universities, Education, Leukemia, Diseases and Illnesses, Science and Technology
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Should you switch when acid blockers seem so similar?
Q: I've been taking over-the-counter Prilosec for acid reflux. I saw an advertisement for Zegerid claiming it had an extra additive. However, the main ingredient, omeprazole, seems to be the same? Should I switch? A: You are correct. The ingredients...Tags: Boston, Prilosec (drug), Health and Medical Professionals, Internists, Omeprazole (drug)
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Navigating kids' unequal abilities
When Fran Pitre's twin daughters were 12 years old, they tried out for the softball team, confident they would both make it. Unfortunately, one girl made the team — and the other was named the statistician. Pitre, a mother of three sets of twins...Tags: McGraw-Hill Incorporated, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida)
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Newtown Victims To Now Divide $7.7 Million
The Hartford CourantAs a federal judge, Alan Nevas was used to dealing with everything from long-term oversight of state agencies to sentencing drug dealers. But, he said Thursday, nothing compares to the Dec. 14 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. The...Tags: Sports, Justice System, Politics, Roman Catholicism, United Way
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