Fox29 WFLX TV, West Palm Beach, Florida-Haitian deportee dies, showing cholera symptoms

February 15, 2011

Associated Press – February 1, 2011 9:34 AM ET MIAMI (AP) – A Haitian man who was among the first group deported to the Caribbean country since last year’s earthquake has died after suffering cholera-like symptoms in jail. Family members and Miami-based immigrant advocates group say 34-year-old Wildrick Guerrier was detained after he arrived. He [...]

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An Informational Video about Cough Medicine Abuse

February 15, 2011

Posted by Whooping Cough Tips on February 12, 2011 This informational video was developed by CADCA, in partnership with the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, as part of its efforts to raise awareness about a dangerous trend among teens: the abuse of over-the-counter cold and cough medicine. The video can be used by coalitions at meetings [...]

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Hepatitis B sufferers OK plan to settle suits

February 15, 2011

Hepatitis B sufferers suing the government decided Saturday to accept a court-proposed settlement plan on condition the state apologizes and offers them blanket compensation, they said. The move will help end a series of damages suits filed nationwide by hepatitis B patients and virus carriers believed infected by repeated use of needles during group vaccinations [...]

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Hospice allows people more control, less distress

February 15, 2011

When one is living with a fatal illness, often his/her fear or pain is increased by lack of control of the situation as one is re-examined, tested and treated as the end grows near. Hospice care, however, gives one much control over one`s final months through its aggressive pain and symptom management, as well as [...]

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I think I might have LOCKJAW..Help?

February 15, 2011

For about a year now my jaw has been feeling really tight. sometimes when I talk my bottom lip does something wierd but I think it's cause of my jaw that's tight. when I smile for too long the side of my mouth starts to twitch. I went to the doctor a year ago and [...]

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Cause Of Excessive Sweating: What You Must Know

February 15, 2011

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the body experiences too much sweating. it can be a perennial disorder affecting people’s quality of life. When this condition occurs, it means that the glands producing the salty fluids out of the body are over doing the job. Secretion of sweat in extreme unneeded amounts may lead to [...]

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Diet for Colitis

February 15, 2011

Currently there is no known cure for Colitis. However there may be ways to treat, prevent or alliviate symptoms based on research that has been known to assist colitis sufferers. In researching this most people have advocated a vegan diet to assist the alleviation of inflamable bowel diseasel however through my research to do a [...]

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How do the symptoms differ – Anxiety vs Long QT syndrome?

February 15, 2011

I get this fluttering in my chest when I'm stressed or sometimes while falling asleep. Went to a cardio 2 years ago and after many tests he said I'm fine. There are skipped beats but nothing to be worried about. I do have anxiety issues and always had them but still, this bothers me. Since [...]

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Fixodent Denture Cream Named in Zinc Poisoning Lawsuits

February 15, 2011

Fixodent denture cream has been associated with severe nerve damage, and even neuropathy. Proctor & Gamble, the maker of Fixodent, had been named in lawsuits alleging that zinc in the product caused users to suffer debilitating injuries. The human body does need zinc – but only in small amounts. Studies show that consuming at least [...]

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Reaping the rewards of rosemary

February 15, 2011

Did you know the herb rosemary’s Latin name — Rosmarinus Officinalis — means “Dew of the Sea?” the name refers to its blue flowers and the fact that it thrives by the seashore. Christian legend claims the flowers were originally white but were turned varying shades of blue when the Virgin Mary hung her blue [...]

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