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Wells tested for germs
Mike Marshall was alarmed to learn that recent flooding in his unincorporated Westmont neighborhood could have contaminated his well water. "The Health Department told us not to drink or cook with the water," Marshall said. "We heard back in about 48...Tags: E. coli Infection, Health, Westmont
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Howard County health briefs
Screenings The county Health Department's North Laurel Health Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, will offer walk-in HIV/AIDS testing services from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment: 410-313-0630. Also,...Tags: Agriculture, Ellicott City, Parkinson's Disease, Dermatologists, Human Interest
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Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy right for some women, doctors say
Los Angeles TimesAngelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy to reduce breast cancer risk was a natural move given that she carried a dangerously faulty gene, cancer surgeons said, but it’s a decision that really befits only a...Tags: Breast Cancer, Angelina Jolie, Ovarian Cancer, Mastectomy
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Sandy Hook Shooter Adam Lanza Had No Drugs, Alcohol In System
The Hartford CourantToxicology tests show that Adam Lanza had no alcohol or drugs in his body when he shot and killed 20 first-graders and six women at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown on Dec. 14. The tests were conducted as part of the autopsy by state Chief...Tags: Prozac (drug), Shootings, Pharmaceuticals, New York City, FBI
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San Diego Padres - TeamReport
ReutersMLB Team Report - San Diego Padres - INSIDE PITCH Alexi Amarista is one of the more intriguing players on the Padres. Known affectionately as "Little Ninja" among his teammates, Amarista checks in (optimistically) at 5-foot-5 and 150 pounds. But the...Tags: Jim Johnson, Carlos Quentin, Everth Cabrera, Alexi Amarista, Huston Street
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Easton Hospital now offering 3-D breast exams
The hottest new technique in breast imaging has come to Easton Hospital. The hospital now is offering 3-D mammography, called breast tomosynthesis, for breast cancer screening. The procedure produces a three-dimensional view of the breast tissue that...Tags: Lehigh Valley Hospital, Breast Cancer, Hospitals and Clinics, Forks Township, Mammogram
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Angelina Jolie's surgery bring words of caution from experts
Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a double mastectomy because of a rare gene has generated great interest. But experts are urging caution regarding testing and prophylactic surgery. "This does not mean every woman needs a blood test to determine...
Tags: Breast Cancer, Brad Pitt, Health Organizations, Angelina Jolie, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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Angelina Jolie among growing number of women choosing mastectomy before cancer
Actress Angelina Jolie's decision to have a double mastectomy rather than risk developing breast cancer hit close to home for Melissa DeSantis, a Bel Air mother of three children. As DeSantis read about Jolie's experience, she began to feel a sense of...
Tags: Oncology, Family, Diseases and Illnesses, Breast Cancer, Franklin Square Medical Center
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Rabies prevention The Department of Health offers information on how to prevent the spread of rabies and what to do in the event of exposure. Rabies is most often seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. Information: 410-222-7168 or visit aahealth.org....Tags: Vaccines, Lung Cancer, Veterans Affairs, HIV, Lobbying
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Nats' Harper sits out due to nausea
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Nats' Harper sits out due to nausea One night after his ugly collision with the outfield wall at Dodger Stadium, Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper was out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers....Tags: MLB Rookie of the Year Award, Dodger Stadium, Nausea, A.J. Ellis, Washington Nationals
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Northwestern University invests in early-stage cancer clinical trials
Northwestern University is investing $10 million in an initiative that aims to enroll more patients with advanced and hard-to-treat cancers in early-stage clinical trials. The university, which plans to announce the new institute this week, said it...
Tags: Science, Arts and Culture, Renal cell carcinoma, Science and Technology, Litigation
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Doctoring in a family way
Jennifer was one of my first patients as a new doctor, and she came to see me about an unintended pregnancy. A single mom to a rambunctious 5-year-old girl, Jennifer was struggling economically and battling depression. We talked about the options...
Tags: Social Sciences, Health Insurance, Arts and Culture, Family, Family Planning
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