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Obesity in adolescence may increase girls' MS risk
A woman's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) during her lifetime is doubled if she was obese at age 18, new research shows. Read more »
National News
- P&G recalls some Vicks spray after bacteria found
- High cholesterol under treated in many Americans
- Had flu? You may have H1N1 protection
- Slow walkers more likely to die of heart disease
- Many pregnant smokers don't own up to the habit
- Acetaminophen could up asthma, wheezing risk
- Smoking tied to suicide risk in bipolar disorder
- Antibiotic overuse threatens modern medicine
- More muscle power means lower Alzheimer's risk
What's Being Talked About
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Anonymous 2 says ...
Don't ALL people have a risk of death no matter what age??
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Matilda says ...
If you think this is bad, just wait until the government-run healthcare option that some of you support kicks in! If all of us don't mobilize NOW and tell our representatives and the White House that we don't want, won't support, and won't accept any government-run option in healthcare reform, then it will be too late! Once a government-run option is voted in on the Hill, we will see an erosion that will begin immediately of any control we now have over our healthcare and of those we love.
from Breast Cancer Screening .
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Don't all elderly people have a risk of death? What a stupid study.
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AS and TK. You are morons!!!
from H1N1 Vaccine Update.
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Your not selfish?! says ...
Wow what a selfish p.o.s! I was a smoker! I stopped smoking when I became pregnant. It isn't easy. It's called WILL POWER! You obviously have no self control whatsoever! Your daughter might be an honor student...an honor student with black lungs.
Local News
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Breast Cancer Screening
The government's new recommendation for breast cancer screening has some local doctors scratching their heads.
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No Line at H1N1 Clinic
Long lines and a limited supply of the H1N1 vaccine limit people across the country from getting the shot, but that wasn't the case at the local vaccine clinic Monday.
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Vaccines Protect Community
Riverstone Health officials warn that you could spread the H1N1 virus without even knowing you have it.
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