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<description><![CDATA[From oppressive regimes to editors of magazines, manipulating photos is nothing new. And technology is making these edits easier and easier: A group of grad students built a computer program that stands to make such forgeries a cinch.]]></description>
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<title>New Silica Rules Languish In Regulatory Black Hole</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Last year it looked like stricter controls would be put in place to limit workers' exposure to dangerous silica dust. But for almost a year, the proposed regulations have been stalled at the White House Office of Management and Budget. Worker safety advocates are growing frustrated, but industry stakeholders say current regulations are sufficient.]]></description>
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<title>Pythons Blamed For Everglade&#x27;s Disappearing Animals</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Florida Everglades is infested with Burmese pythons. To keep them from spreading, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is making it illegal to import the pythons into the country, or transport them across state lines. Scientists have discovered the pythons are doing more damage than ever imagined.]]></description>
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<title>&#x27;I Wanted To Live&#x27;: New Depression Drugs Offer Hope For Toughest Cases</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The anesthetic and club drug ketamine seems to lift depression symptoms in a matter of hours. But how does it work? Researchers are searching for the answer in an attempt to make a new class of depression medications. "We can take care of a migraine in hours," one researcher asks. "So why do we have to wait weeks or months with depression?"]]></description>
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<title> Researchers try to understand naked mole rats&#x27; resistance to cancer </title>
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With their pinkish, translucent and wrinkly skin, double-saber buck teeth and black-bead eyes, naked mole rats look like characters in a nightmare from hell. In fact, they do live underground in pitch-dark burrows where their air, from a human point of view, can contain chokingly little oxygen, t...

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<title> Doctors try new models to push health insurers aside </title>
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Just about everyone agrees that the way we pay for primary care needs fixing. Under the current insurance model, doctors get paid for procedures and tests rather than for time spent with patients, which displeases doctors and patients alike and increases costs. Now some medical practices are side...

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<title> Medigap supplemental coverage can be too pricey for younger Medicare beneficiaries </title>
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One night three years ago, Joe Hobson finished reading a book, went to sleep and woke up blind. The problem, caused by a rare hereditary disease, forced him to give up his 20-year communications job, along with its generous health insurance. Now 63, the Arlington man is covered by Medicare, the f...

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<title> Breathless, but not from asthma </title>
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<title> Fish and seafood recipe recommendations </title>
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Jennifer LaRue Huget offers some suggestions

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<title> Fish and seafood recipes </title>
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How much fish and seafood should you eat each week? What are some good recipes?

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<title> Inside the new Dietary Guidelines: Fish and other seafood </title>
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Jennifer LaRue Huget explains how best to incorporate the new dietary guidelines on seafood into your diet.

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<title> Parenting an overweight child can be difficult </title>
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Should they intervene early and practice a form of benign neglect, hoping that the baby fat will melt away as a child grows?



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<title> Type 2 diabetes surges in people younger than 20 </title>
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U.S. cases in those under 20 have grown from almost zero to tens of thousands in just over a decade.

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<title> Surgeon general says obesity crisis should be addressed together </title>
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Surgeon general says obesity crisis should be addressed together.

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<title> Wisconsin&#x27;s health-care fight illustrates challenges as states change leadership </title>
<link>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031803305.html?wprss=rss_health</link>
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After President Obama signed the nation's health-care overhaul into law, Wisconsin made more headway than virtually anywhere else in the country at preparing to carry the statute out. Then a Republican governor came to power and changed all that.

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<title> Drums Alive: Feel the beat, feel the burn </title>
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Could Drums Alive be the next Zumba? Vicky Hallett explores Baltimore's latest exercise craze.



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<title> Top green vegetables for your health -- and St. Patrick&#x27;s Day </title>
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Get in the spirit with these top five green vegetables.

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<title> Fear is potent risk of Japanese nuclear crisis </title>
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The psychological impact of Japanese nuclear crisis could turn out to be significant

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An incomplete story was published to this webpage. We apologize for the confusion and inconvenience. Please find our latest coverage at washingtonpost.com

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<title> Radiation exposure poses range of potential health problems for Japanese </title>
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Among other things, radiation from nuclear power plants could increase cancer rates for decades.



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<title> Nurses&#x27; strike cost Washington Hospital Center $6 million </title>
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Washington Hospital Center spent about $6 million to hire 600 temporary nurses, beef up security and cover other costs during last week's nurses' strike and subsequent lockout at the region's largest hospital, hospital officials said.

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<title> Report reveals steep increase in war amputations last fall </title>
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The majority of American soldiers undergoing amputation for war wounds last fall lost more than one limb, according to data presented Tuesday to the Defense Health Board, a committee of experts that advises the Defense Department on medical matters.

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<title> More information about ranch dressing </title>
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The original, handmade batches of buttermilk dressing were made in the mid-1950s by Steve Henson at his Hidden Valley Ranch near Santa Barbara, Calif. Buttermilk is now the sixth ingredient in the Hidden Valley full-fat dressing, after soybean oil, water, egg yolk, sugar and salt; it's third on t...

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<title> March madness? A basketball league that doesn&#x27;t keep score </title>
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I recently spent a couple of hours at the Jewish Community Center in Fairfax watching women in their 40s, 50s and 60s play two games of full-court basketball. These were rec-league ballplayers, but there was nothing casual about the games. They played organized zone defense. A ref in black and wh...



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<title> Ranch dressing: How good is it for you? </title>
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Is ranch dressing the best way to get kids to eat their vegetables?

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<title> Milestones in the eradication of smallpox </title>
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With officials debating whether to destroy the remaining specimens of the pathogen, here is a look at notable dates in smallpox history:

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<title> Should last remaining known smallpox virus die? </title>
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Intense debate rages over whether to destroy the remaining laboratory specimens of the smallpox virus.

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<title> Smart food choices can cut excess sugar and empty calories from your diet </title>
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The average U.S. adult consumes about a half-cup of added sugar a day, which amounts to roughly 355 nutritionally empty calories.



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<title> Paperbacks discuss antidepressants and technology&#x27;s role in marriage </title>
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Irving Kirsch's describes "The Emperor's New Drugs: Exploding the Antidepressant Myth." Spouses Edward M. Hallowell and Sue George Hallowell explain how technology leaves people "Married to Distraction."

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<title> Children seem to gain extra weight after having their tonsils removed </title>
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A study analyzes data from nine studies, involving 795 children who had a tonsillectomy, with or without adenoid removal, before they turned 18.

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<title> Vitamin D deficiency may be a factor in development of allergies </title>
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Young people low in Vitamin D may be more prone to allergies, according to a new study.

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<title> Doctor-owned centers spark criticism, scrutiny </title>
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When Kenneth Baker found out he had prostate cancer, his urologist detailed his options: The 84-year-old was too old for surgery, but he could pick from two forms of radiation or simply wait to see if he really needed treatment.



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<title> Health insurers offer patients the option of paying extra for higher-priced care </title>
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When consumers and employers pick health plans, some increasingly are being offered a trade-off these days: They can get a hefty break on their premiums if they agree to pay more out-of-pocket when they use certain high-cost providers in their network or if they cut those providers out of their n...

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<title> Hospital, union brace for nurses&#x27; strike </title>
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Managers at Washington Hospital Center and the nurses union are bracing for a planned strike Friday at the region's largest hospital, with managers flying in replacement nurses from all across the country and nurses seeking support from city officials.

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<title> Republicans shift focus to Medicaid complaints </title>
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A day after President Obama said he would support amending the health-care law so states can opt out of key provisions sooner, Republicans sought to shift the rhetorical battle back to an issue that would be largely unaffected by the president's proposal: the impact of the law's Medicaid requirem...

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<title> Can&#x27;t  judge an exercise book by its cover </title>
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Crack open a copy of "The Men's Health Big Book of Exercises: Four Weeks to a Leaner, Stronger, More Muscular You!" and you'll find a compilation of 619 moves designed to work every muscle in your body. If you thought you'd see anything all that different inside "The Women's Health Big Book of Ex...



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<title> How men and women exercise differently </title>
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No one wants to think she's a cliche. But it's time for me to recognize that when it comes to my gym behavior, that's exactly what I am: a cardio-loving woman who has to be forced to hoist a dumbbell.

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<title> The Checklist: Fitness and nutrition advice for March </title>
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March is my pudgiest month. Winter has made it challenging to get to the gym or outside for regular runs. But now spring is nigh (it officially starts March 20!), and shorts-wearing weather can't be far behind. So now's the time to start getting in shape for the warm months ahead. I will if you w...

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<title> Many Americans have poor health literacy </title>
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An elderly woman sent home from the hospital develops a life-threatening infection because she doesn't understand the warning signs listed in the discharge instructions. A man flummoxed by an intake form in a doctor's office reflexively writes "no" to every question because he doesn't understand ...

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<title> D.C. Health Department issues measles alert </title>
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A woman infected with measles, a contagious and potentially dangerous disease, traveled through the District and Maryland after flying into Dulles International Airport, it was disclosed Monday.



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<title> Obama says he will support letting states opt out of health-care law earlier </title>
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President Obama told a group of governors Monday that he would support moving up the timetable in which states can opt out of the federal health care law, making a major concession to critics of the law.

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<title> Patients find plenty of health information on line, but not all of it is reliable </title>
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The Internet has no equal as an information storehouse. The trick is to know how to get right to a source of useful information and not waste time on Web sites that are biased, trying to sell you something or just plain wrong.

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<title> Medical Mysteries: A Teen&#x27;s Swollen Ankle </title>
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Shortly after Thanksgiving 2009, 14-year-old old Abby Picard began complaining that her right ankle hurt. Her parents brushed it off, believing her discomfort was the result of her fondness for fashionable thin-soled sneakers and an extremely heavy backpack. "We thought nothing of it," recalled h...

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<title> Mobile dental clinic brings care to poor children in Prince George&#x27;s County </title>
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At last, dentist Belinda Carver-Taylor was sitting in the new mobile dental clinic with a child before her. She had hoped for this day so long that now she could only shake her head.



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<title> Governors differ on extent of flexibility for Medicaid </title>
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Democratic and Republican governors, burdened by crushing budget pressures from Medicaid, said Sunday that federal officials should allow them more freedom to change eligibility rules and other aspects of the public health insurance program for the poor. But they displayed sharp ideological diffe...

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<title> The Checkup: More questions about cell phone safety </title>
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Are cell phones safe? That question has gotten a lot of attention, but so far, as my colleague pointed out on Monday, there has been no convincing evidence that those ubiquitous devices actually cause health problems. However, a new federal study may stir things up further, even though the bottom...

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<title> Obama administration asks states to cut costs without dropping Medicaid coverage </title>
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The Obama administration is deploying squadrons of in-house experts to help budget-strapped states figure out how to save money on Medicaid, the health program for the poor that has been a source of rising tensions between state capitals and Washington.

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<title> Whole grain and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines </title>
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It's no secret that whole grains are good for us. They deliver way more nutrients per calorie than refined grains do, which just happens to fall in line with one of the major themes of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 (published by the U.S. Agriculture and Health and Human Services d...



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<title> Hospitals aim to reduce the number of patients readmitted after discharge </title>
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"Welcome back" are two words you'd really rather not hear at a hospital, especially if you've just been discharged. Yet one in five Medicare patients found themselves back in the hospital within 30 days of leaving it in 2003 and 2004, according to a recent study in the New England Journal of Medi...

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<title> I cannot tell a lie: Racing Presidents tryout isn&#x27;t easy </title>
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I had to be Teddy. Nothing else would make sense. This is, after all, a fitness column, and any high school history student can tell you which U.S. president is most closely linked with "the life of strenuous endeavor," as Roosevelt liked to put it himself.

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<title> Flu season heats up </title>
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Don't let the warmer, brighter days fool you. Flu season is not over.

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<title> Fiber seems to be linked to a reduced risk of disease in people older than 50 </title>
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THE QUESTION: Diets high in fiber have been shown to aid weight loss and help with digestive problems. Might fiber also offer other health benefits?



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<title> &#x27;Policy Review&#x27; essay covers PTSD; veteran benefits </title>
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How could a Veterans Administration rule making it easier for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to file disability claims be a bad thing? In a "Policy Review" essay called "PTSD's Diagnostic Trap," psychiatrist and Yale University School of Medicine lecturer Sally Satel argues that ful...

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<title> Bacteria&#x27;s role in colon cancer, cystic fibrosis; burning paper to measure carbon </title>
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Here's a not-so-savory news flash: There are more bacterial cells living in our bodies than human cells. Researchers are learning how the balance of these bugs affects our health, but reaping the benefits of bacteria is not quite as simple as eating probiotic yogurt. That's the gist of "The Good,...

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<title> Google, Yahoo! BabelFish use math principles to translate documents online </title>
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Early one morning in 2007, Libby Casey was trying to do her laundry in a guesthouse in Reykjavik, Iceland. When she couldn't figure out how to use the washing machine, she opened up the instruction manual.

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<title> An insomniac learns to make the most of getting the least sleep </title>
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In the wee hours of the morning - or is it still night? - my eyes snap open and my mind races. What do I have to do today? What didn't I get done yesterday? Why did I get into that disagreement? Other nights, I am on a high wire, hovering between sleep and wakefulness and chewing over my next mov...



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<title> Can relaxation drinks put you to sleep? </title>
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Once, "relaxation beverages" consisted of alcohol, chamomile tea and warm milk. Now, the field includes a slew of new drinks promising a better night's sleep using such ingredients as melatonin, valerian root and - think turkey - tryptophan.

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<title> Women are more likely than men to give up sleep to care for children and others </title>
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Call it the real night shift - that noctural period when bleary-eyed adults leave warm beds to tend to the needs of sick kids, elderly parents, an ailing spouse or incontinent pet. So, who takes the night shift: Mom or Dad?

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<title> Free app adjusts color on monitors to prevent disruption of sleep cycle </title>
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I stare at screens almost every waking hour. Computer monitor. Laptop. TV. Tablet. Smartphone. So I've tested a few ways to ease the strain on my eyes - and, in the process, learned about something that might be helping me in non-waking hours, too. It's about the light that these screens emit. It...

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<title> Obama administration unlikely to block Arizona plan to cut 250,000 from Medicaid rolls </title>
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The administration will probably permit the plan despite a provision in the new health-care law barring states from tightening their eligibility standards for the program, federal officials said.



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<title> The sports bra: Your No. 1 supporter </title>
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Everyone has a pair of feet, but women have an additional pair of something to worry about while exercising. And they're every bit as tricky to fit, control and protect, which is why bras are beginning to rival shoes as the most technical of all sporting apparel.

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<title> Z drugs keep sleep-aid market awake </title>
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With almost a third of Americans reporting sleep problems, it's not surprising that sales of Ambien, Sonata and similar sleep aids are high: It's a $1.8 billion market.

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<title> Study of recalled medical devices faults lax FDA testing methods </title>
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A new analysis is raising questions about how good a job the Food and Drug Administration is doing at protecting Americans from faulty medical devices.

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<title> Meditation and mindfulness may give your brain a boost </title>
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They are the simplest instructions in the world: Sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes, clear your mind and try to focus on the present moment. Yet I am confident that anyone who has tried meditation will agree with me that what seems so basic and easy on paper is often incredibly challe...



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<title> Humor, music and spirituality may offer physical benefits </title>
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Humor, music and spirituality can boost your mood, but growing evidence suggests that they also offer physical benefits.

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<title> Group tries to simplify drug labels to help people get the proper doses </title>
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"Take two tablets by mouth twice daily." This printed instruction, common on prescription pill bottles, might seem straightforward. Yet in a study, nearly half of patients misunderstood what it or other common label instructions meant.

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<title> Book explains allergies, asthma; magazine rates teen TV shows for safe-sex info </title>
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POZ, the lifestyle magazine for people with HIV/AIDS, evaluated a variety of teen TV shows for how often characters practiced safe sex.New book discusses allergies and asthma in children.

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<title> Apps and gadgets to track your sleep </title>
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A bunch of gadgets and apps are now on the market to help high-tech insomniacs (or just the sleep-curious) track their z's. These aren't meant to help you fall asleep, though there are plenty of other apps intended to do that. We're talking here about gizmos that claim to record your movements al...



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<title> Too little or too much sleep may take a toll on the heart </title>
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Quick Study: Too little or too much sleep may take a toll on the heart.

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<title> Tattooing outgrows its renegade image to thrive in the mainstream </title>
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It's 1945, and you want a tattoo. You drive to the part of town your mom warned you about, past scruffy bars and burlesque shows, and arrive at a tiny shop offering maybe 200 designs in three or four colors. An ex-sailor who just clocked out of his day job rinses off his tattoo machine. Five minu...

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<title> Insuring your health: Book argues against unnecessary medical intervention </title>
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In a new book, "Overdiagnosed: Making People Sick in the Pursuit of Health," Dartmouth researchers and physicians H. Gilbert Welch, Lisa Schwartz and Steven Woloshin argue that the medical establishment's embrace of early diagnosis and treatment as the key to keeping people healthy actually does ...

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<title> 2010 was marked by a recall of eggs, drug warnings and progress on flu vaccines </title>
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Consumer Reports Insights: 2010 was marked by a recall of eggs, drug warnings and progress on flu vaccines.



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<title> Enrollment in high-risk insurance pools lagging behind predictions </title>
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More Americans have been signing up for special health plans designed for people with medical problems that caused them to be spurned by the insurance industry, according to new government figures. But enrollment continues to lag significantly behind original predictions.

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<title> FlyScreen Lands On iPhone But Not As We Know It </title>
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FlyScreen , the lock screen replacement for Android and Symbian phones from Israeli startup Cellogic, has landed on the iPhone . But not as we know it.That's because Apple's iOS is locked down as it were (see what I did there) and doesn't allow third-party apps to take over the lock screen. This...

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<title> D.C.&#x27;s leading provider of clean needles to drug addicts to close Feb. 25 </title>
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The leading provider of clean needles to drug addicts in the District to help stem the spread of AIDS plans to shut its doors by the end of the month, officials said Wednesday, in the city that has the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in the country.

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<title> Study: Surgery in womb helps babies with spina bifida </title>
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Performing surgery on babies with the most severe form of spina bifida when they are still in the womb doubles the chance that they will be able to walk, according to a federally funded study released Wednesday.



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<title> Breast-cancer study questions lymph node removal </title>
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Many women with early breast cancer do not appear to need removal of their lymph nodes, as is often recommended, according to a federally funded study released Tuesday.

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<title> Want to be one of the Nationals&#x27; racing presidents? </title>
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Applications are due Friday for those interested in becoming one of the Washington Nationals' racing presidents: Abe, George, Tom or Teddy, right. The mascots are starting their sixth year of entertaining home crowds with a race on the field during the fourth inning.

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<title> The February wellness checklist </title>
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February's long winter slog is brightened by Valentine's Day, a good reminder to take care of our hearts. Here are some ideas for being well during this shortest, and often snowiest, of months in Washington.

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<title> When injuries interrupt exercise: Readers weigh in </title>
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I got some great feedback on my Jan. 27 column about the sudden interruption to my running regimen, "Coping with an out-of-the-routine injury." Here are edited excerpts of what two readers had to say, followed by excerpts from an online Q&amp;A nutritional biochemist Shawn Talbott and I did with ...

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<title> &#x27;Why We Get Fat&#x27; by Gary Taubes; teen smoking prevention online </title>
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Once more, with feeling  "Why We Get Fat" (Knopf, $24.95)

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<title> Health benefits of falling and staying in love </title>
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Love may make the world go 'round, but is it powerful enough to lower one's blood pressure, reduce depression and speed the healing of an injury? With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we set out to find the answer and discovered that science says yes.

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<title> Getting a tattoo is largely safe, though experts advise using a reputable shop </title>
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Dermatologists' organizations, tattoo artists and the Food and Drug Administration agree that tattooing is largely safe, but any time you stick a needle into skin there are risks. Consumers need to do their homework.



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<title> Military personnel take extreme measures to meet body-fat and weight rules </title>
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Air Force Tech. Sgt. Heather Sommerdyke spent $12,000 on two liposuction surgeries last spring. She was running eight to 10 miles, six days a week. She even switched to a starvation diet. It was all part of a last-ditch effort to trim her waistline to the 35.5-inch maximum for female airmen. She ...

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<title> Mediation can bring justice with no need for a trial </title>
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When a health-care provider harms instead of heals, patients who seek answers and redress generally face the prospect of a long and costly lawsuit. But there's another option, one that can significantly reduce the toll of a court battle while providing many of the same benefits to patients and th...

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<title> New dietary guidelines: Eat less, eat better and lose the salt </title>
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Americans need to make big changes in their eating habits to fight the obesity epidemic and a host of ailments caused by poor diets, including consuming less sugar, fat and salt and more fish, fruits and vegetables, the Obama administration recommended Monday.

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<title> Report on global cardiac risks: World gets fatter, but blood pressure goes down </title>
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The whole world is getting fatter, except perhaps for the women of Italy and Singapore. Globally, blood pressure is slowly coming down. Cholesterol is falling in rich countries and rising in developing ones.



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<title>5 tips to prevent heart disease</title>
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<description><![CDATA[February is National Heart Month. Heart disease, the number one killer of adult men and women in the United States, includes coronary artery disease, arrhythmias and congenital heart disease. Despite its prevalence, there are ways to reduce the risk for heart disease. In fact, the best defense against heart disease is a commitment to a heart-healthy lifestyle. 

Take these steps to help prevent...
       
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<title>Capturing a More Accurate Picture of Breast Health</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It’s a revolutionary way to perform mammograms: combining traditional mammography with 3D technology to give a more accurate picture of breast health. It’s called digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and it’s being used for breast cancer screening and diagnosis at Penn. 

DBT captures images using traditional X-ray technology moving along a small arc around the breast and recording images at...
       
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<title>Treatment Options for Urinary Incontinence</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The loss of bladder control is a common and embarrassing problem for many women, but it’s actually very common, affecting women of all ages. 



Symptoms of urinary incontinence can range from leaking urine when coughing, sneezing or exercising to the sudden urge to urinate. Some women also experience pelvic pressure, which can signal a variety of bladder or pelvic conditions and should be...
       
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<title>Meet Your Weight Loss Goals in the New Year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[For people struggling with excess weight, the new year is a fresh opportunity to meet their weight loss goals. There are a variety of options available, and it is important that each individual finds a weight loss solution tailored to their unique needs and provides the tools and support structure to help them succeed. For patients with morbid obesity, generally defined as being 100 pounds or...
       
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<title>Take a Deep Breath and Quit Smoking Comfortably this Holiday Season</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Smoking causes nearly one in five deaths every year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition, it significantly increases the risk for lung cancer, stroke and coronary heart disease. While more than 46 million American adults are smokers, approximately 70 percent want to quit.



“Smoking is more than a dirty habit,” says Frank Leone, MD, MS,...
       
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<title>PennCare for Kids Doctors Agree: HPV Vaccine Benefits Boys, Too</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Doctors are now encouraging boys to get the same human papiloma virus (HPV) vaccine as girls, based on the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.



In the past, only girls between the ages of 11 and 26 were encouraged to receive the vaccine. The vaccine can prevent several types of HPV infection and reduce the girls’ risk of developing cervical, vulvar and...
       
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<title>Shoulder Replacement Surgery May Combat Arthritic Pain</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Is your painful shoulder slowing you down this holiday season? For those suffering from arthritic pain, everyday tasks that used to be easy can become increasingly difficult and painful. When non-operative treatments such as medications and physical therapy fail, orthopaedic specialists at Penn’s Shoulder and Elbow Service may suggest that patients consider shoulder replacement...
       
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<title>Don&#x2019;t Miss a Beat: Announcing the Penn Heart and Vascular Update Blog</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Penn Heart and Vascular Update blog provides up-to-date information on the collaborative efforts of Penn cardiovascular specialists to advance patient care, education and research. The blog covers a variety of topics including upcoming educational events in the community, new clinical trials and breakthrough research, along with information on new physicians to the Penn Medicine...
       
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<title>Seven Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Holidays can derail even the most dedicated healthy eaters. The good news, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, is that holiday weight gain is usually only around one pound. The bad news, the study found, is most study participants did not lose that extra weight after the holidays.

The important thing to remember is that maintaining a healthy weight is a...
       
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<title>Penn Medicine Wants You to Stay Healthy: Get Your Flu Shot Today!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Vaccination is the best protection against contracting the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone six months of age and older get vaccinated against the flu as soon the 2011-2012 vaccine becomes available. 



“Every flu season, different flu viruses develop and spread,” says Charles Schwartz, MD, PennCare® for Kids. “The flu can affect people...
       
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<title>November is American Diabetes Month</title>
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<description><![CDATA[November is American Diabetes Month and it is a great time to learn about this disease and its impact. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 26 million adults and children in the United States have diabetes. If recent trends continue, one in three adults may have diabetes by the year 2050. This is particularly alarming given that the U.S. currently spends $116 billion each year...
       
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<title>myPennMedicine: Giving Patients Access to their Online Medical Records</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Penn Medicine patients now have access to their online medical records through myPennMedicine. Currently, Penn Medicine is the only health system in the region to offer patients this online health management tool. It gives patients the ability to submit routine requests for prescription refills, referrals or appointments as well as view lab results, medication lists and health summaries without...
       
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<title>October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Learn about your Risk</title>
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<description><![CDATA[October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Although the incidence rates for breast cancer have decreased in the past several years, it is one of the most common cancers among women. The good news is that with early detection and treatment advances, more women are surviving breast cancer than ever before.

On Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center presents the Penn Women’s Cancer...
       
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<title>Walk with Penn Medicine to Support Awareness of Heart Disease and Stroke</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Penn Medicine supports the American Heart Association's 2011 Heart Walk, to be held on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 at Citizens Bank Park. This year, Penn Medicine's team challenge is to recruit the most walkers for the Philadelphia-based walk and raise funds to aid in the fight against heart disease and stroke, the number one and four leading causes of death in the U.S. Participate in the 5K walk...
       
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<title>Meet Chi Van Dang, MD, PhD, Director of Penn&#x2019;s Abramson Cancer Center</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Chi Van Dang, MD, PhD, has joined Penn Medicine as director of Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center and director of the Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute. Over the course of his illustrious career, Dr. Dang has distinguished himself as a highly effective clinical researcher as well as a preeminent scholar and educator in the fields of cancer cell biology, molecular biology and genetics.

“I feel...
       
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<title>Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month &#x2013; New Treatment Advances at Penn</title>
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<description><![CDATA[September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer affects 1 in 57 women in the United States and two thirds of those diagnosed are age 55 or older.

The fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women with no distinct symptoms in its early stages, ovarian cancer is often diagnosed after the disease is advanced. The symptoms often associated with ovarian cancer include abdominal or...
       
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<title>Remove Unwanted Varicose Veins with the New VNUS Closure Procedure</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Approximately 25 million Americans suffer from venous disease, a condition that causes varicose veins and other painful symptoms. Penn Medicine is pleased to offer the new VNUS Closure® procedure, a minimally invasive alternative for patients with superficial venous reflux, which is an underlying cause of varicose veins.

In the VNUS Closure procedure, physicians close diseased veins and re-route...
       
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<title>Join Penn Medicine Woodbury Heights for Fall Fair: Because We Care!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Do you find making healthy choices a daily challenge? You are not alone! Penn Medicine Woodbury Heights  is setting out to make living healthy a little bit easier by hosting  “Fall Fair: Because We Care,” a free, family event centered around  healthy lifestyle choices.



The event is scheduled from 10 am to 2 pm on  Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at Penn Medicine Woodbury Heights. For more  information...
       
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<title>Fight Skin Damage Caused by Summer Sun</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The sun can have harmful effects on skin, especially during the hot summer months. In addition to increasing the risk for skin cancer, sun exposure can lead to skin damage, including premature aging and wrinkles. The best way to avoid sun-damaged skin is to prevent excess sun exposure.

For those already suffering from the sun’s harmful effects, there is good news. There are effective ways to...
       
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<title>Cutting-Edge Brain Surgery that is Blade-Free</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Gamma Knife® radiosurgery is a powerful and precise surgical option for patients suffering from brain tumors and other serious brain disorders. Requiring no incision, Gamma Knife is non-invasive, effective, safe and only requires mild sedation.  It is the optimal treatment choice for a wide variety of conditions including benign and malignant brain tumors, skull base tumors, blood vessel...
       
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<title>Preventive Cardiovascular Program: Stopping Heart Disease Before it Starts</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Penn’s Preventive Cardiovascular Program seeks to prevent the onset, recurrence and progression of heart and vascular disease. The multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and dietitians provides patients with personalized preventive care. The team partners with patients to identify cardiovascular risks and develop customized plans of action that fit their lifestyle. To schedule a...
       
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<title>Sleep Apnea: &#x201C;Why am I so Tired?&#x201D;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Sleep apnea, interrupted breathing while sleeping, has been linked to hypertension, heart disease, elevated blood sugar and stroke. There are a variety of diagnostic and treatment options available to treat sleep apnea and help sufferers regain a good night’s sleep. Penn is pioneering one of the latest options, which uses minimally invasive robotic surgery to treat sleep apnea patients who have...
       
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<title>Penn Develops Robotic Approaches for Treating Lung Disease</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The thoracic surgeons at Penn Medicine are leaders in developing and applying minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat chest and lung diseases, including cancer. Minimally invasive alternatives to traditional open-chest surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery, are used to treat many diseases in the chest and lungs, including lung cancer, thymic and mediastinal tumors, emphysema, hiatal...
       
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<title>More Ways to Save Your Life: CyberKnife&#xAE; at Pennsylvania Hospital</title>
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<description><![CDATA[CyberKnife® delivers high dose radiation to tumors with extreme precision. With a dynamic linear accelerator and sophisticated image-guided technology, CyberKnife treats cancerous and non-cancerous tumors primarily in the prostate, lung, spine, brain, liver, pancreas and kidney. It can also be used for patients who have tumors that cannot be treated with conventional surgery or lesions that were...
       
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<title>Penn Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction: Leading the field in experience</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Penn Medicine is one of the premiere centers for breast reconstructive microsurgery both nationally and around the world. Since 2005, Penn Medicine has performed over 2,000 free-flap reconstructions, making it one of the highest volume centers for reconstructive microsurgery. The plastic surgeons at Penn Medicine offer patients the most advanced surgical treatments options performed by highly...
       
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<title>Choosing a Weight-Loss Program for your Child</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/choosing-a-weight-loss-program-for-your-child/article14488.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<title>Safety of New Drugs to Stay Alert</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/safety-of-new-drugs-to-stay-alert/article27822.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[One man's week on a new alertness drug.]]></description>
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<title>A Unique Doctor Helps Troubled Kids</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/a-unique-doctor-helps-troubled-kids/article27792.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Healing young minds with puppets, pranks and goofy toys.]]></description>
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<title>3 Ways to Protect Yourself From Colds and Viruses</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/19490/article19490.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Prevent colds and viruses with these simple measures.]]></description>
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<title>Maintain a Healthy Relationship With Your Parents</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/maintain-a-healthy-relationship-with-your-parents/article16146.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[As you both grow older, the bond between parent and child must evolve as well]]></description>
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<title>Testicular Self-Exam</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/testicular-self-exam/article12877.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<title>Skin Self-Check</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/skin-self-check/article12878.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<title>Hepatitis B Risk Factors</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/hepatitis-b-risk-factors/article12909.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.rd.com/fecal-occult-blood-test/article12911.html">
<title>Fecal Occult Blood Test</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/fecal-occult-blood-test/article12911.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.rd.com/thyroid-stimulating-hormone-tsh-test/article12913.html">
<title>Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Test</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/thyroid-stimulating-hormone-tsh-test/article12913.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<title>Flexible Sigmoidoscopy</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/flexible-sigmoidoscopy/article12914.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.rd.com/pap-tests/article12917.html">
<title>Pap Tests</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/pap-tests/article12917.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.rd.com/breast-self-exam/article12918.html">
<title>Breast Self-Exam</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/breast-self-exam/article12918.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<title>Dental Exam</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/dental-exam/article12880.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<title>Blood Pressure Check</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/blood-pressure-check/article12891.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.rd.com/cholesterol-test/article12893.html">
<title>Cholesterol Test</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/cholesterol-test/article12893.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.rd.com/diabetes-tests/article12905.html">
<title>Diabetes Tests</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/diabetes-tests/article12905.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.rd.com/eye-exam/article12907.html">
<title>Eye Exam</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/eye-exam/article12907.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.rd.com/digital-rectal-exam/article12910.html">
<title>Digital Rectal Exam</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/digital-rectal-exam/article12910.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<title>Colonoscopy</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/colonoscopy/article12915.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.rd.com/bone-density-test/article12920.html">
<title>Bone-Density Test</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/bone-density-test/article12920.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<item rdf:about="http://www.rd.com/12813/article12813.html">
<title>Medical Tests That Can Save Your Life</title>
<link>http://www.rd.com/12813/article12813.html</link>
<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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<title>Dr. Rahe&#x27;s Life Changes Stress Test</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Read more about this interesting rd.com article.]]></description>
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