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Emergency supply of epinephrine now required in all Maryland schools
In what parents and health organizations called a life-saving measure, Gov. Martin O' Malley signed into a law Tuesday a bill that will require all Maryland schools to maintain an emergency supply of epinephrine in order to respond to a growing trend of...Tags: Family, Crime, Law and Justice, Allergies, Asthma, Physical Conditions
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Tiny tool can play big role against tuberculosis
Florida Jewish JournalA tiny filter could have a big impact around the world in the fight against tuberculosis. Using the traditional microscope-based diagnosis method as a starting point, a University of Florida lung disease specialist and colleagues in Brazil have devised...Tags: Science and Technology, Dartmouth College, Lungs and Airways, Health and Safety at School, Symptoms
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Task Force: PSA Test for Prostate Cancer Should Be Dropped
CNNThe United States Preventive Services Task Force issued their final recommendation on the PSA prostate cancer-screening test Monday, recommending against routine PSA exams for men of any age. The task force says the PSA exam and additional treatments...Tags: Prostate, Otis Brawley, CNN (tv network), Cancer, Prostate Cancer
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American Cancer Society Increases Funding to $5.5 Million for Illinois Researchers
TribLocal - EvanstonIllinois scientists at the forefront of cancer research will receive more than $5.5 million from the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society this year. …... -
Injury prevention laws save lives, report shows
Tens of thousands of lives have been saved over the years because Americans more routinely wear seat belts and don't drive drunk.
But there are other public health threats from those who text while driving or overdose on prescription drugs.
That's why a...Tags: Science and Technology, Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Criminals, Hospitals and Clinics
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In support
Al-Anon is a support group comprised of persons whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. It’s sole purpose is to help the families and friends of problem drinkers. For information in St. Joseph, LaPorte, Marshall and Starke...Tags: Anglicanism, Reformed, Oncology, Epilepsy, Christianity
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In Support
Al-Anon is a support group for people who are affected by someone else's drinking. For information, call (574) 236-5736. Web: www.michianaalanon.org. A group meets at 6 p.m. Wednesdays at Madison Center's Quiet Care, 533 N. Niles Ave., South Bend. Call...Tags: Science and Technology, Iraq, Minority Groups, Anglicanism, Reformed
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Infant deaths in California hit record low
L.A. NOWInfant mortality in the state has dropped to a record low but racial disparities persist, according to the California Department of Public Health.... -
Florida injury rate ranks No. 18 in nation, with 12,000 deaths per year
Every year, more than 12,000 Floridians could dodge an untimely death if only they or those around them were more careful. That's according to a national injury report, released Tuesday, which ranked Florida at No. 18 in the nation for fatal injuries....
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Prescription Drugs, Hospitals and Clinics, American Academy of Pediatrics, Injuries and Wounds
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Prostate cancer and the PSA test: It's hard to understand risk
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released new guidelines for prostate cancer screening — urging doctors not to use the popular PSA test to detect the disease. The new recommendations, which were published in the journal Annals of...
Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Internal Medicine, Cancer, Sexual Dysfunction, Food and Drug Administration
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There's no local tie to recalled lettuce
Staff WriterWhile a company with local ties has had to recall lettuce products because they may be contaminated, the local processing facility did not have a hand in processing it. The state Department of Public Health warned late last week that certain bagged...Tags: Premature Birth, Lifestyle and Leisure, Foods and Beverages, Symptoms, Salads
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com
May 21, 2012
Q: My school-age children have been sick with colds lately and, because of conflicting information in the news, I'm still unsure about which over-the-counter...Tags: Swine Flu, Entertainment Events, Science, Jaw, Honey
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