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Get ready for stomach flu season!
Get ready parents! Stomach flu season is here — and it isn’t going to be fun. Unlike the common cold, the stomach flu (or gastroenteritis) manifests itself in some pretty ugly ways. Anyone who has had it, or has seen a child go through it,...
Tags: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Symptoms, Flu, Gastroenteritis
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Pro athletes’ realtor of choice Jason Abrams stars in HGTV’s “Scoring The Deal”
Channel Guide MagazineWhen he was just 21, Jason Abrams launched his real estate company The Abrams Team in his hometown of Detroit. One decade and two branch offices later, his unique brand of soup-to-nuts (and every black-walled living room and gigantic bathtub in between)... -
How to tell a cold from the flu
The common cold and flu are caused by different viruses but can have some similar symptoms, making them tough to tell apart. In general, the flu is worse and symptoms are more intense. - COLDS: Usual symptoms include stuffy or runny nose, sore throat...Tags: Aspirin (drug), Flu Vaccine, Fever, Headaches, Symptoms
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Spices have strong medicinal value
Dear Pharmacist: I ate like a hog over the holiday, and it was wonderful! To spare my guilt, are there any benefits to holiday foods and spices? — D.E., Orlando Dear D.E.: All those delicious spices have numerous medicinal benefits. Nutmeg can ease...Tags: Viagra (drug), Lymphoma, Vitamin A, B Vitamins, Pumpkin
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Flu season at its worst in years
WSBT-TVSOUTH BEND – Flu season may be taking its toll on many of you. Right now, Indiana is leading the country in cases of Influenza A, the H3N2 Virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 138 cases in the state. Ohio is right behind...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disease Prevention, Flu Vaccine, Medical Procedures and Tests, Swine Flu
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Understanding positive thinking
HealthOptimism is a powerful force. You can talk to nurses and doctors, again and again they'll confirm that those with the best outlook on their situation tend to do better than those who approach their disease with a fatalistic attitude. But why? Much has... -
Could a gay marriage ban affect Indiana business?
WSBT-TVIndiana voters could get to decide whether a gay marriage ban ends up in the state's constitution. It is expected to be a fight in the coming legislative session. One group believes the law could have economic implications. No matter what you believe....Tags: Judges, Justice System, Minority Groups, Lilly Eli & Co, Elections
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Health Officials Say Flu, Colds Easily Confused
Channel 2 NewsCoughing and sneezing is never a good sign -- add on a sore throat and you are officially sick. This year’s flu season is already under way, but many people confuse the symptoms of the flu with the common cold. “They think it’s flu...Tags: Coughing, Disease Prevention, Fever, Symptoms, Flu
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New virus akin to SARS reported; man hospitalized in London
World NowA Qatari man hospitalized in London is suffering a severe infection in the same family as the SARS virus that killed hundreds and sickened thousands across the globe roughly a decade ago, the World Health Organization and British authorities have... -
Alternative treatment: A look at acupuncture
Acupuncture may be ancient — estimates range between 3-4,000 years old — but it is not an ancient Chinese secret. It's used all over the world by acupuncture practitioners as well as medical doctors. We spoke with two experts to learn more....
Tags: Western Medicines, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, Physical Conditions
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New virus doesn't spread easily person-to-person, WHO says
World NowA new virus that has killed one person and landed another in a London hospital does not appear to spread easily from person to person, the World Health Organization said Friday.... -
Oreck to pay consumers $700,000 for unfounded health claims
The claim: The Oreck Halo vacuum and the Oreck ProShield Plus air cleaner can reduce the risk of flu and other illnesses. An infomercial claimed, “The Oreck Halo has killed up to 99.9 percent of bacteria exposed to its light in one second or less,&...Tags: MRSA, Science and Technology, Online Advertising, Gaming, Asthma
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