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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: Lungs and Airways, Clubs and Associations, Peanuts, Autism, Obesity
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Sunscreen vs. Sunblock: What's The Difference?
PIX11.comIf you're confused about sunscreens, sunblock and what SPF actually means today - you're not alone. The FDA's new sunscreen rules are out - making it a bit easier for consumers to choose the right products. Ellen Miller from Shape Magazine is here to help...Tags: Physical Conditions, Food and Drug Administration, Human Body, Sunburn, Health
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Lotion And Spray, How To Choose And Use Sunscreen
Special Projects ProducerWhen your kids are in the sun, it's important to keep their skin protected from getting burnt. The first step is picking the right product. Greg Forsyth, with the Center For Dermatology in York County, says SPF 30 is the best sunscreen to get. "We like to...Tags: Human Body, Dermatologists, WPMT
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How to protect the scalp from skin cancer
Special to the Los Angeles TimesAs summer heats up, we've learned to slather SPF 15 or higher all over our bodies and faces in an effort to prevent sun damage and skin cancer. We've also been told to recite our ABCs when checking for unusual moles: asymmetry, border irregularity and...Tags: Swimming, Melanin, Sun-Damaged Skin, Skin Cancer Foundation, Politics
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A material to close deep wounds and promote skin regrowth
A biological Jell-O with a structure as precise as a microchip's could someday be the surgeon's patch to seal large, deep wounds and help them regrow skin.
Using techniques borrowed from silicon chip design, researchers at Cornell University in Ithaca,...Tags: Plastic Surgeons, Science and Technology, New York, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Health
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How to choose an insect repellent
Things to consider when choosing an insect repellent: • Look for an EPA registration number on the product. This means it's been tested, not just for safety but also for its effectiveness as a repellent. • For alternatives to DEET, Scott...Tags: Education, West Nile Virus, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Health, Health and Safety at School
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Final Week Feel-Good Guide: Expert tips for what to prioritize when you only have 1 week left to go before the big day
CTW FeaturesBeauty In the days prior to your wedding, it's essential that you slather on the sunscreen and do your best to stay out of the sun so that you don't end up with any last-minute burns or tan-lines that you can't fix, warns Jessica Pennington, owner of...Tags: Weddings, Family, Personal Service, Wedding Products and Services, Marriage
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Doctors aim to stop pancreatic cancer before it forms
Seeing a chance to stop one of the most deadly kinds of cancer before it forms, doctors at Johns Hopkins and at other hospitals around the nation are focusing on the common pancreatic cyst.
Up to 20 percent of pancreatic cancer begins as one of these...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Tumors, Fort Lauderdale, Gallbladder, Pancreas
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New Maryland plan targets cancer deaths
State health officials released an ambitious plan Tuesday to reduce cancer deaths, using the latest strategies to prevent, detect and treat the disease — and save the lives of an additional 1,200 Marylanders a year. "Our goal in Maryland is to have...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Pain, Death, Lungs and Airways, Science and Technology
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Life-threatening sepsis appears to be on rise
Every year, some 750,000 Americans develop sepsis, an extreme immune system response to infection. It kills a quarter to half of them, more than the combined number of people who die of prostate and breast cancer and AIDS, according to the National...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Lungs and Airways, Immune System, Pancreas, Kidney
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Working out obesity issues on 'Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition'
"Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition"
10 p.m. June 13, ABC
Episode: "Dana"
The premise
Dana Baker is a 44-year-old gospel singer who weighs 498 pounds. He freely admits to a regular diet of cookies, Hawaiian Punch and donuts. He sweats when...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Testosterone, Pain, Diets and Dieting, New York
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