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Revised psychiatry manual targets autism, substance disorders [ Source : cnn.com ]
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:41:00 EST
People with Asperger's syndrome would be included in the same diagnostic group as people with autism and pervasive developmental disorders, according to new guidelines under consideration by the American Psychiatric Association. -
Workout burnout? Avoid the four stages [ Source : msnbc.msn.com ]
Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:44:44 GMT
Burnout is sneaky ? it doesn't happen overnight ? but the stages have classic signs. Clueing in to them can help you sidestep a workout slump.
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Help me understand my cholesterol drugs [ Source : cnn.com ]
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:38:00 EST
Hi, I'm 55 and have high cholesterol. I've been on Lipitor, Zocor and Provacol. They have tested me several times in recent years, and the statin drugs are messing up my liver enzymes. My new doctor is planning on putting me on Zetia. Now I'm hearing there are concerns about Zetia. Do you know what they are concerned about? -
Let men decide on prostate screening, cancer society says [ Source : cnn.com ]
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:47:00 EST
Most men 50 and older should seriously consider the potential risks of treatment before deciding whether to be screened for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Wednesday in revised guidelines. -
Gym-goers trip, flip and fall in pursuit of fitness [ Source : msnbc.msn.com ]
Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:05:19 GMT
Going to the gym in January is like going to the mall on Black Friday, to the bar on New Year?s Eve: It?s amateur hour. And, as they say, sometimes what you don?t know can hurt you. Or at least really, really embarrass you.
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UN project launches campaign focusing on women [ Source : cnn.com ]
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:22:00 EST
Suksma Ratri separated from her husband after suffering ongoing domestic violence. But four years ago, the young mother from Indonesia found out her ex-husband had become extremely ill, and possibly had AIDS. -
Are vitamins and supplements effectively absorbed? [ Source : cnn.com ]
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:47:00 EST
I've heard a lot about vitamins and supplements passing through the body unabsorbed, especially when in pill form. I've also heard that this can be a more common problem with low-cost and generic versions, even though the ingredient list is identical. My solution lately has been to crush the pill to powder and down it with some milk. Does this solve the problem or is there something inherent in cheaper supplements that inhibits absorption? -
Gates: $10 billion for vaccines [ Source : cnn.com ]
Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:34:00 EST
Bill and Melinda Gates on Friday made the largest donation ever to a single cause: $10 billion to develop vaccines for the world's poorest nations. -
?Biggest Loser?: Player sets weigh-in record [ Source : msnbc.msn.com ]
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:28:50 GMT
In the season 9 premiere of ?The Biggest Loser,? contestants got moving with their first challenge ? to ride stationary bikes for 26.2 miles. In the end, five players were sent home while the two top ?Losers? shed a combined 57 pounds.
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Can exercise help ward off the swine flu? [ Source : msnbc.msn.com ]
Thu, 3 Dec 2009 13:39:40 GMT
Studies have concluded that exercise can enhance the immune system, but is the effect great enough to stave off swine flu?
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