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October 13, 2001
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Anthrax Dangers May Be Overstated
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A biologist explains that the danger of anthrax may not be all that the media has hyped it to be, stating that anthrax as a biological weapon is trivial to... |
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Kava and Valerian Work for Insomnia, But There are Better Options
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While these two herbal remedies help relieve insomnia and stress levels associated with it, there are more natural therapies that will do the trick. |
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Vitamin D Gene Variant Linked to Breast Cancer
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The popular belief that Vitamin D helps prevent cancer allows scientists to identify women at risk of breast cancer by detecting a genetic Vitamin D... |
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PSA Now Recommended for Younger Men
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Men who test above average for the marker for prostate cancer have a threefold chance of developing the disease later in life and may benefit from earlier... |
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Gene Linked to Triglyceride Levels
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A newly discovered gene has been determined to be a factor in one's triglyceride levels. A high triglyceride level is major risk for heart disease. |
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Silicone Implants Can Cause Arthritis Like Condition
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Silicone implants may cause women to be three times more likely to develop a connective tissue disease. |
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Carrots and Tomatoes Can Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk
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One can significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by consuming more foods high in nutrients like beta carotene and lycopene, such as carrots and... |
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Certain Foods Can Cause Allergic Skin Reactions
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People who are plagued with a skin condition called "contact dermatitis" may benefit from ridding their diets of certain foods. |
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Fasting After GI Surgery Not Necessary
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A longstanding belief of putting patients on a brief starvation period after a surgery, intended to allow surgical injuries time to heal, turns out to not... |
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Spirituality Important for Health
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Many patients have a desire to share their religion and beliefs with their doctors. However, surprisingly fewer doctors have the same desire to aid their... |
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Terrorism Tied to Jump in Pain Problems
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Many Americans suffer from chronic pain and are able to deal with it in their everyday lives, but the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks elevated the... |
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New Treatment Stops Anthrax Toxin in Rats
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By the time symptoms of an anthrax contamination begin to show in an individual, it is too late to apply antibiotics to save them. This new treatment may... |
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