Sick From Fracking? Doctors, Patients Seek Answers

May 26, 2012

Kay Allen had just started work, and everything seemed quiet at the Cornerstone Care community health clinic in Burgettstown, Pa. but things didn’t stay quiet for long. “All the girls, they were yelling at me in the back, ‘You gotta come out here quick. You gotta come out here quick,’ ” said Allen, 59, a [...]

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Cancer survivors walk back to life

May 26, 2012

Angela Mutangagavi-Makuvire: Walk the path to life. Forty-year-old Muropa says many women are “not even aware” of the common symptoms of cancer. others are “clueless” about where to find medical help. She was one of the lucky ones. She had support from family and friends and was able to cover her medical expenses. But she [...]

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Almanac Online : When Lyme disease becomes a nightmare

May 26, 2012

Almanac News Adjust text size Uploaded: Thursday, May 3, 2012, 4:03 PM                                             Updated: Friday, May 4, 2012, 9:18 AM When Lyme disease becomes a nightmare Locals tell of years of elusive diagnoses and painful symptoms By Kate Daly Special to the Almanac Sherry Cagan of Portola Valley says she nearly died when she ended up [...]

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To treat or not to treat: Antibiotics not always best for sinus infection

May 26, 2012

Every year, more than 37 million Americans suffer from at least one episode of sinusitis. Typically, the symptoms include nasal congestion, runny nose and pressure or pain felt behind the eyes or teeth. these symptoms are caused by inflammation and infection of the sinuses.   The sinuses are air-filled spaces located behind the forehead, nose, [...]

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Psychiatric conditions: Medicine can only go so far, say mental health practitioners – The Express Tribune

May 26, 2012

help by family is emerging as among effective methods for treating mental conditions. PHOTO: FILE KARACHI:  For the world outside, people diagnosed with psychiatric challenges are ostracized. But in the safety of the Recovery House in Gizri, they receive the support of their family and are treated with the dignity they deserve. The rehabilitation centre [...]

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Standard Digital World

May 25, 2012

Updated Monday, May 21 2012 at 22:00 GMT+3 By Veronica Kirigo If you have experienced frequent and persistent cases of heartburn and indigestion, you need to seek medical attention as the problem could be bigger than these symptoms may suggest. Medical experts say such symptoms may point to an endemic condition known as reflux disorder, [...]

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antiMUSIC – Fan interactive Rock news, reviews, views, interviews and more!

May 25, 2012

Singled out: Six60′s ForeverNew Zealand’s Six60 are getting ready to bring their mix of rock, soul and dub step to North America for a spring tour and to celebrate we asked frontman Matiu to tell us about their latest single “Forever” from their self-titled debut. Road Trip: Jefferson City, Missouri – It’s a Gas!You’re going [...]

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UAB – Join the Better Breathers’ Club

May 25, 2012

UAB now hosts the better Breathers’ Club, a project of the American Lung Association for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. the better Breathers’ Club provides support, education and socialization for people with COPD, their family members, and their caretakers. The club will meet 3:30-4:30 p.m. every other month at UAB Highlands Hospital in the [...]

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Seasonal cold or seasonal allergies? The answer is not always clear.

May 25, 2012

Middletown, NY (PRWEB) may 07, 2012 a stuffed nose, sneezing, a persistent cough, breathing difficulties— it must be spring. Parents often scratch their heads when a child complains of these symptoms. are they the sign of a common cold or seasonal allergies? Hudson Valley Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) reminds parents it may not be [...]

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North Coast veterinarians report dogs harmed after ingesting marijuana

May 24, 2012

Animals, mostly dogs, are being brought staggering into veterinary hospitals high on pot, a toxic and potentially lethal condition. Sometimes they’re just sleepy, disoriented and unable to control their bladders. Other times they’re vomiting, having seizures or are comatose. The symptoms “depend on how much they have,” said Dr. Nicholas Davainis, a Sonoma County veterinarian. [...]

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