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Finding the cause of migraine headaches
Dear Pharmacist: I've had migraine headaches for 11 years and live on triptan drugs and ibuprofen. There must be something else I can do. Please lend some sensible Suzy insight. — J.C., Tucson, Ariz. Dear J.C.: The sensible thing for me to do is...Tags: Ibuprofen (drug), Migraine, Physical Conditions, Placebo, Vitamin B2
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Flu myths: Know your bug
The latest flu epidemic has many people in a near-panic. But it's important to know the difference between fact and fiction when it comes to fighting the influenza virus. "This is one of the worst flu seasons we've seen in Illinois in about a decade,"...
Tags: Fever, Flu, Symptoms, Chills, Chemical Industry
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Doctor whose work saved millions reflects on career
The publication of Alfred Sommer's new memoir, "10 Lessons in Public Health," comes precisely 30 years after the publication of the most important thing he's ever written: "Increased mortality in children with mild vitamin A deficiency," a report of a...
Tags: Family, UNICEF, Flu, Health Organizations, Health and Safety at School
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La implacable maldición que atormenta a los Angelinos
Previo al arranque de la temporada de 2012 lancé una maldición a los Angelinos de Los Angeles —y en particular a Albert Pujols— que aún sigue atormentando a los serafines y al slugger dominicano. Entonces, un sábado 24 de diciembre de...
Tags: James Harden, Dan Haren, National Football League, Martin Prado, AAA
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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: Flu, Common Cold, E. coli Infection, Online Advertising, Gaming
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Rowing the Great Lake for breast cancer
![<strong>"One woman. One Great Lake. One great cause."</strong>](http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/thumbnails/column/2012-05/70190680-29125736-187105.JPG "<strong>"One woman. One Great Lake. One great cause.\"</strong>")
"One woman. One Great Lake. One great cause."
In her attempt to become the first person to row – yes row – the 1,500 mile perimeter of Lake Michigan, 27-year-old Jenn Gibbons will be completely self-sufficient. She’ll pack 210...Tags: First Aid, Rowing, Blisters, Breast Cancer, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Advances in science are among mankind's greatest achievements
The pessimist might be tempted to look at mankind's most turbulent history since history began and be discouraged about the future. Many evils have been perpetrated by humans, including wars, genocide and massacres. Despite the sometimes tragic nature...Tags: Flu, Symptoms, Animals, Animal Science, Preventative Medicine
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Facebook for grandparents
My mother recently announced a desire to join Facebook. While at first the thought of my 65-year-old mom "poking" people or "liking" things scared me, I soon realized this could be a good thing. And according to a Pew Internet Project Tracking Survey...Tags: Computer Networking and Internet, Social Media, Culture, Tribune Tower, Arts and Culture
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'They don't want to go back'
March is Women's History Month, but the headlines give us little to celebrate. Women who dare to attend protests in Egypt are routinely beaten and subjected to brutal "virginity tests." Girls in Afghanistan are beaten or disfigured for attending school....Tags: Arab Spring, Annapolis, Feminism, U.S. Department of State, Sex Crimes
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Careful where you send money
On Friday, a Mishawaka Realtor began receiving a lot of phone calls about renting a home she has listed for sale. A scammer apparently found the home-for-sale listing on the Internet and took the home's description and pictures and turned it into a home...
Tags: Craigslist, Inc., Condos and Houses, FBI, Computer Networking and Internet, Real Estate
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Outdoors: Deer changes coming to Michigan?
South Bend TribuneThere are some discussions going on behind closed DNR doors that could result in changes for Michigan’s deer season. Among those changes include realignment of some deer management units (DMUs) and reduction in antlerless permits. While it&...Tags: Bellaire, Lake Michigan, Lifestyle and Leisure, Fishing, Hunting
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Shiitake mushrooms can protect you
Dear Pharmacist: I'm not a fan of fungus, but I've heard that shiitake mushrooms are good for cancer. What do you think? — C.E., Boston Dear C.E.: I think some mushrooms are amazing! Shiitake, known botanically as Lentinula edodes, are great for...Tags: Flu, Biotechnology, Liver Cancer, Hepatitis, High Blood Pressure
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