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    May 1, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Making physical functions digestible

    Mary Roach has cultivated a reputation as someone who can't be grossed out. She has built a career examining bodily functions rarely discussed in polite company.
    Mary Roach has cultivated a reputation as someone who can't be grossed out. She has built a career examining bodily functions rarely discussed in polite company. Her earlier books have delved into sex ("Bonk") and death ("Stiff"). When "Packing for...

    Tags: Flatulence, Prisons, Science and Technology

    2. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  2. Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health

    <em>Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to <a href="http://pediatricassociates.com/" target="_blank">pediatricassociates.com</a>.</em>
    Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com. April 29, 2013 Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...

    Tags: Electroencephalography, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Twins, Bullying, Preventative Medicine

    3. Apr 17, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. You don't have to suffer from constipation

    Constipation hits everybody at some point. The uncomfortable condition can be caused by many things, including a bad diet and dehydration. Dr. Vaibhav A. Parekh, director of Medstar Harbor Primary Care, talks about how to prevent and treat constipation, and how to tell if it's a sign of more serious health problems.
    Constipation hits everybody at some point. The uncomfortable condition can be caused by many things, including a bad diet and dehydration. Dr. Vaibhav A. Parekh, director of Medstar Harbor Primary Care, talks about how to prevent and treat constipation,...

    Tags: Internists, Weight Loss, Diabetes, Health and Medical Professionals, Calcium

    4. Mar 27, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Complementing end-of-life care

    Of the countless painful decisions surrounding a loved one's end-of-life care, among the trickiest is how to provide physical comfort in a way that also provides a dignified ending. "For end of life, the opioids are very important for pain management,...

    Tags: Nausea, Vomiting, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Homeopathy Medicine, Complementary and Alternative Medicine

    5. Mar 22, 2013 |Column| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  5. Lactulose: A laxative that works at both ends

    <strong>Dear Pharmacist: I heard you recommend a drug called Lactulose as a laxative, but you said it helped with brain fog too. How can it work at both ends? &mdash; J.C., Decatur, Ill.</strong>
    Dear Pharmacist: I heard you recommend a drug called Lactulose as a laxative, but you said it helped with brain fog too. How can it work at both ends? — J.C., Decatur, Ill. Dear J.C.: It's true. The prescription medication called Lactulose is...

    Tags: Mineral Supplements, Cirrhosis, Liver Disease, Lyme Disease, Dietary Supplements

    6. Jan 21, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Infant Massage in Roanoke: How it Can Help Baby

    &nbsp;Massage isn't just beneficial for adults, but for babies too. It can help with everything from congestion to constipation. Now a new class is being offered at Carilion for new parents.
    WDBJ-TV Anchor/Reporter
     Massage isn't just beneficial for adults, but for babies too. It can help with everything from congestion to constipation. Now a new class is being offered at Carilion for new parents. Kristen McNamara is a new mother who learned infant massage and she...

    Tags: Personal Service

    7. Nov 7, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Medicine has answers for pelvic floor disorder sufferers

    The term "pelvic floor" was not part of polite conversation a generation ago, when women with pelvic floor disorders, or PFDs, often suffered in silence.
    The term "pelvic floor" was not part of polite conversation a generation ago, when women with pelvic floor disorders, or PFDs, often suffered in silence. Fortunately for the millions of women who know this acronym all too well, times have changed....

    Tags: Urinary Incontinence, Internists, University of Chicago, Health Treatments, General Practitioners

    8. Jul 23, 2012 |Story| Winchester Sun

  8. Though rare, infant botulism is dangerous

    Infant botulism is an illness that can occur when an infant ingests bacteria that produce a toxin inside the body. The condition can be frightening because it can cause muscle weakness and breathing problems. But it is very rare: Fewer than 100 cases...

    Tags: Parenting, Symptoms, Food Industry, Botulism, Diseases and Illnesses

    9. Jul 4, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Fear can prevent child from having bowel movement

    <strong>Q: Every time my 2-year-old granddaughter feels a bowel movement coming, she does everything she can to hold it in. She cries and is obviously in a lot of pain, but she refuses to go. A warm bath sometimes helps, but not always. Could there be something wrong with her physically? Is there anything we can do to help?</strong>
    Q: Every time my 2-year-old granddaughter feels a bowel movement coming, she does everything she can to hold it in. She cries and is obviously in a lot of pain, but she refuses to go. A warm bath sometimes helps, but not always. Could there be something...

    Tags: Pharmaceuticals, Celiac Disease, Health, Mayo Clinic, Healthy Diet

    10. Apr 11, 2012 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  10. Lactose intolerance uncommon in young children

    A parent emailed me via our iPhone App recently to ask if her child's constipation, which started as he was transitioning from formula to whole milk, could be a sign of lactose intolerance. She was concerned because her son was having very hard stools.
    Tribune Media Services
    A parent emailed me via our iPhone App recently to ask if her child's constipation, which started as he was transitioning from formula to whole milk, could be a sign of lactose intolerance. She was concerned because her son was having very hard stools....

    Tags: Mineral Supplements, Diarrhea, Symptoms, Health, Allergies

    11. Apr 13, 2012 |Column| WXIN-LTV

  11. Most stomachaches are easily treatable

    When your child complains of a stomachache, you want to help. Maybe you worry that the tummy trouble is a sign of something serious. It could be, but most tummy aches in children call for nothing more than a little rest.
    When your child complains of a stomachache, you want to help. Maybe you worry that the tummy trouble is a sign of something serious. It could be, but most tummy aches in children call for nothing more than a little rest. Recognizing trouble Rarely,...

    Tags: Urinary System, Health, Back Pain

    12. Feb 22, 2012 |Story| KTUU

  12. Alaska Lawmaker Upset With Airport Security Proposes Changes

    Nearly everyone has at least rolled their eyes while going through airport security, now an Alaska lawmaker -- who had a bad experience -- wants to tell the Transportation Security Administration "hands off."
    Channel 2 News
    Nearly everyone has at least rolled their eyes while going through airport security, now an Alaska lawmaker -- who had a bad experience -- wants to tell the Transportation Security Administration "hands off." Last year, State Rep. Sharon Cissna (D-...

    Tags: Security Measures, Transportation Security Administration, Air Transportation Delays, U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Sharon Cissna

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