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A-Z Guide
Mar 15, 2009 | 4 comments
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Aerosmith's Joey Kramer: "There's Light at the Other End of the Tunnel"
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Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer sits down to about his struggle with depression and addiction that's the subject of his new book, "Hit Hard: A Story of Hitting Rock Bottom At the Top."
Is Acetaminophen Safe?
Jul 2, 2009
Acetaminophen is one of the most common over the counter drugs on the market, but how safe is it?
Majority of Primary Care Physicians Not Confident Diagnosing Depression in Kids
Jul 2, 2009 | 1 comment
A survey by experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital has found that when it comes to mental health - 54% of primary care physicians don't feel confident diagnosing depression in kids - and 85% say they're...
Electronic Medical Records Could Ultimately Reduce Health Care Costs
Jul 2, 2009
With his laptop, Dr. Deas creates an electronic medical record that let 600 healthcare members access and share patient information.
Be Careful With Fireworks - Even at Public Displays
Jul 2, 2009
With Independence Day approaching, the Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning about the dangers of fireworks and public displays are not without danger.
The Waste of Chicago
Jul 1, 2009
The nuns always reminded us to "Remember the poor, starving children." That's not happening in Grant Park.
Artist Refuses Brain Surgery
Jun 30, 2009
Allison Silva, an artist, suffered a brain hemorrhage three years ago. Soon afterwards, she says her painting improved.
Swine Flu Fear Hits Summer Camps
Jun 30, 2009
Swine flu made this last semester of school nerve racking for parents and educators. School is out, but this week summer camp begins. Should parents be concerned?
Clinic Covers the Uninsured
Jun 30, 2009
A health clinic offers services on a sliding fee scale system so that its uninsured patients can get the same care as those with health insurance.
Tattoo Artist Arrested for Inking 4-Year-Old
Jun 30, 2009 | 54 comments
Batman forever?
Study: 15% of Teens Expect an Early Death
Jun 30, 2009
A recent study indicates that a good number of teens take unsafe chances because they feel they have little to lose.
Meet the Disease Detectives
Jun 29, 2009
There are about 70 reportable diseases in Florida and every case has to be investigated. Who you gonna call? The disease detectives.
Teens Who Move a Lot Have Double the Suicide Risk
Jun 26, 2009
Kids aged 11 to 17 were twice as likely to attempt suicide if their families moved three or more times compared to those who had never moved, a new study says.
Illinois Swine Flu Cases Mostly in Young People
Jun 26, 2009
Officials say the state's rate of case reports has slowed, but new cases likely will be diagnosed through the summer.
Experts Researching Autism From Womb
Jun 25, 2009
Researchers hope recruiting pregnant women for a large study will shed some light on the cause of autism.
Watch Out for Swimmer's Ear
Jun 25, 2009
It's the time of year for swimmer's ear. If you'll be spending time in the water, take some extra steps to ensure that your ears stay healthy.
New Hope for Cancer Treatment
Jun 25, 2009
A new class of drugs called ‘PARP inhibitors’ may be the most exciting development in cancer research in a decade or more: In just a few years, it could save thousands of lives.
The Mystery Disease
Jun 25, 2009 | 46 comments
Most doctors say Lyme Disease is easily identified and treated, but some patients believe they were misdiagnosed for so long it crippled them.
Childhood Kidney Stone Diagnoses on the Rise
Jun 24, 2009 | 1 comment
More and more children are being diagnosed with kidney stones, which could be attributed to the American diet.
Obama Leaves Door Open on Taxing Health Benefits
Jun 24, 2009 | 15 comments
President Barack Obama left the door open to a new tax on health care benefits Wednesday, and officials said top lawmakers and the White House were seeking $150 billion in concessions from the nation's...
19% of Teens Are Sexters
Jun 25, 2009 | 1 comment
Kids these days are getting sextier and sextier.
Drunken Breast-Feeding Brings Felony Charges
Jun 24, 2009 | 5 comments
A woman breast-feeding her infant while drunk pleads guilty to felony child neglect charges.
HHSA Could Issue IDs to Legal Marijuana Users
Jun 23, 2009
The HHSA may be issuing ID cards to legal marijuana users to ensure their product is legitimate.
New Approach Has ICU Patients Out of Bed Sooner
Jun 23, 2009
It's not easy for patients recovering in intensive care units. Now Johns Hopkins Hospital is trying a new approach that is getting them out of bed and moving.
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