Pets: Rabies vaccination crucial to protect companions and livestock

September 18, 2011

What is rabies? Rabies is a virus that affects the neurologic system of warm-blooded animals, including humans. this virus is typically spread via the saliva of infected animals through bite wounds or by saliva or infected tissue contacting open wounds and the oral cavity. Symptoms can include abnormal behavior (including aggression or retreating/depression), excessive salivation, [...]

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The ‘Kneedy’ Rehab

September 17, 2011

WOLFEBORO — Total knee arthroplasty (TKA), or a total knee replacement has become a commonly practiced surgical procedure. The procedure of “replacing” one’s knee involves the removal of the knee joint and replacing it with a mechanical component. People often venture down the path of surgical contemplation when their knee symptoms have become so severe, [...]

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New study shows income level not a factor in child autism, but parental age and ethnicity might

September 17, 2011

SALT LAKE CITY — A new study of child autism at the University of Utah has found that while income does not seem to be a factor in having an autistic or intellectually-disabled child, parental age, education level and ethnicity might. The study, published this week in the journal Autism Research, looked at children with [...]

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Link of the week

September 16, 2011

Posted by Archive Culture Monday, February 2nd, 2009 Japanese Bug Fights is a site that pits horribly demonic monstrous creatures against each other in an all out battle: two beetles enter, one beetle leaves. Soliciting reactions around the office like “shocking!” “disgusting!” and “unbelievably fascinating and cool!”, the bracketed tournament to the death would probably [...]

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Vale Dyspraxia Support Group appeals for volunteer leaders (From Barry And District News)

September 16, 2011

Vale Dyspraxia Support Group appeals for volunteer leaders 4:30pm Sunday 21st August 2011 Print Email Comments(0) THE Vale Dyspraxia Support Group is appealing for volunteers to come forward to run the organisation. The Barry family members who have run the group for the last seven years are moving out of the area, and they are [...]

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IU Health & Wellness: Happiness, Sexual Health, Air Quality in Apartments and More

September 16, 2011

HAPPINESS: ALL IN WHO YOU KNOW, GOALS An Indiana University study that compared strategies used by extroverted college students and their less socially inclined peers found that happy people who are less outgoing relied less on partying and drinking to be happy and more on connections with family and friends or cognitive strategies, such as [...]

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Vertex achieves 2 main goals of late-stage trial for rheumatoid arthritis

September 16, 2011

6th Sep 2011, 1:15 pm by Brad Lemaire Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) reported Tuesday its experimental drug VX-509 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis met its two primary endpoints during a late-stage, 12-week trial. According to results, VX-509 resulted in “substantial and statistically significant” improvements in rheumatoid arthritis activity, compared to a placebo during the phase [...]

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LINK CARDS ACCEPTED AT GLENVIEW FARMERS’ MARKET INCLUDING DOUBLE VALUE INCENTIVE

September 16, 2011

Starting June 25, 2011 Link cards will be accepted for payment at the Glenview Farmers’ Market. People who participate in the SNAP (Link) program can use their Link card to purchase food items including: fresh produce, jellies, jams, breads and dairy products at the Glenview Farmers’ Market. In addition, the Market will be offering double [...]

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Mom charged after son dies at filthy house

September 16, 2011

Advertisement CHICAGO, Sept. 12 (UPI) — An Illinois woman was charged in the death of her 14-year-old, mentally disabled son who lived in a house overrun with more than 200 animals, officials said. Lydia Price, 49, of Berwyn was charged with criminal abuse and neglect of a disabled child resulting in death, endangerment of a [...]

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Prostate Cancer: ‘Not Just an Old Man’s Cancer’

September 15, 2011

When most people think of prostate cancer, they think of a disease that targets “old men.” The 37-year-old public relations executive from Houston, Texas, was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the young age of 35. he decided to be proactive and using his professional connections, he founded The Blue Cure Foundation, which promotes awareness for [...]

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