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Doctor Revolutionizes Healthcare By No Longer Accepting Insurance

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 31 May 2013 19:15:20 +0000

Dr. Michael Ciampi may very well be a hero for our times.

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The Fittest City in America Is…

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 30 May 2013 14:27:36 +0000

Running to get away from the cold weather sure has its benefits.

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Why Would Anyone Want To Be This Thin?

Mike Hendren — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:37:28 +0000

Models eating tissues to stay thin? It's no joke according to one former industry insider.

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Find Out What 2,000 Calories Actually Looks Like

Emerald Catron — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:20:51 +0000

Here's a helpful video, if you were wondering how many carrots you could eat without going over 2,000 calories. If that sounds like something you definitely do not need to know, 2,000 calories is also quantified in Big Macs, pizza, Chipotle burritos and delicious, delicious avocados

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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Disease

Maura Chwastyk — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:20:31 +0000

Valentine's Day may be over, but that doesn't mean you have to take down all of your heart decorations yet. February is also American Heart Month, so keep gluing glitter to pink construction paper while you educate yourself on all the ways to make sure your future is heart-disease-free.

To get you started, we've answered five big questions about heart health below.

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Doctor Removes 42 Refrigerator Magnets from Baby's Stomach

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:34:37 +0000

Here's a scary reminder about the importance of keeping an eye on little kids because you have no idea what they’ll put in their mouths.

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4 Foods to Avoid if You Want a Healthy Heart, and 4 to Replace Them With

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:29:00 +0000

February is American Heart Month, and a number of celebrities have gotten in on the message—in particular, Allison Janney. Janney is now the spokesperson for Go Red for Women, a campaign by the American Heart Association aimed at spreading awareness that the number one killer of women (and men) is heart disease.

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6 Myths About Heart Disease Debunked to Keep You Healthy

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:55:09 +0000

February is American Heart Month, which is a good time to take stock of your ticker to make sure you’re doing all you can to remain healthy and happy.

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Youth Soccer League to Fight Flu By Outlawing High-Fives

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 23:15:35 +0000

Everyone knows you can’t use your hands in soccer, but that’s causing quite a stir in New York City.

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Shocking Study Reveals What Senior Citizens Can Eat

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:34:34 +0000

Instead of fighting old age, you may want to embrace it.

And you'll never guess why.

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New Girl Scout Cookie Mango Creme Is 'Vitamin Enhanced'

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:51:56 +0000

When those sugar peddlers in green sashes come to your door this Girl Scout cookie season there will be a new treat on the menu.

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Dermatologists May Unknowingly be Misdiagnosing a Rare Form of Cancer

NewsTalk 1290 — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:59:48 +0000

Medical misdiagnoses may be a lot more common than many patients realize. According to a household survey commissioned by the National Patient Safety Foundation, of people who reported experiencing a medical error, 40 percent said the error was a misdiagnosis

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Are You Satisfied With How Much You Pay for Health Care? [POLL]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:52:24 +0000

While there is a widespread consensus that the overall costs of health care in the United States are out of control, individual policy holders aren't necessarily up in arms about their monthly rates.

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Can Tap Water Give You Allergies?

Donald Deane — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:13:05 +0000

Clean water is something many of us take for granted, but a troubling new study suggests that pesticides in tap water may be responsible for a recent increase in food allergies.

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Should You Be Required to Have a License to Smoke?

Mike Adams — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:30:07 +0000

Smokers' rights could be at risk once again: a medical expert is currently advocating for some drastic regulations that would make it mandatory for all smokers to obtain a smoking license.

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Study Links Flu During Pregnancy to Autism

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:37:34 +0000

What exactly causes autism is still uncertain, but researchers are investigating the possibility that a mother having the flu while she is pregnant may increase the likelihood of her child being born with the condition.

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Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches Are Tasty, Quick and Grossly Unhealthy

Donald Deane — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:35:20 +0000

When it comes to breakfast, few things are tastier than an Egg McMuffin. But a new Canadian study says delicious morning meals like that may be causing serious damage to your heart.

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Are You Planning to Get a Flu Shot This Year? [POLL]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 19:40:09 +0000

Flu season is upon us, and the best way to avoid the chills, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, headache, coughing, weakness/fatigue and general discomfort of influenza is to get a flu shot. The vaccine, which greatly reduces your chance of catching the bug, is available at most drug stores.

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Got Blood? The Facts About Blood Donation

Brandi Tape — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:00:19 +0000

The holidays are vastly approaching. Why not give the gift of life this year and donate a pint of blood.

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Breast Cancer Also Affects Men

Mike Adams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:03:04 +0000

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while all the pink we see on the players during NFL games in October mainly focuses our attention on how the disease affects women and what they can do about it, we should also keep in mind (or learn) that men, too, can contract breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, one in 1,000 men will fall victim to the disease, which claims the life of at least one man every day.

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