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Kathleen Blanchard, RN - Kathleen is a Registered Nurse and freelance health author. Her advice: Always discuss healthcare options with your medical care provider.
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Tourette syndrome helped with deep brain stimulation
Tourette syndrome, (Gilles de la Tourette syndrome), is a neurological disorder that manifests before age 18, usually in childhood or adolescence.
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Prostate biopsy not always needed when PSA elevated
Researchers now say that not all men with elevated PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels need prostate biopsy to test for prostate cancer.
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New guidelines urged for H1N1 protection among healthcare employees
Infectious disease experts are calling for a moratorium on OSHA guidelines for health care employees that require the use of fit-tested N95 respirators for personal protection from H1N1 flu.
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Thousands of cancer deaths yearly from excess body fat
Estimates show that thousands of cancer deaths occur yearly from excess body fat. Cancer is preventable with effective weight management.
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Breast reconstruction after mastectomy combines tummy tuck
A new plastic surgery technique offers women the option breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer that also provides a tummy tuck.
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Technology boosts delivery of antioxidants in curcumin
Curcumin, found in the curry spice turmeric, has recently been studied for a variety of disease fighting properties.
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California H1N1 study shows high rates of death over age 50
An examination of H1N1 fatalities in California shows that after hospitalization, most deaths from swine flu occurred in those over age 50.
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Increase in hot tub injuries raises concern for children
New findings show that over the past two decades, injuries from hot tubs have been increasing.
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Low cholesterol could protect from aggressive prostate cancer
New research shows that less fat in the diet might protect men from aggressive prostate cancer that can lead to increased mortality.
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Salt and diet soda can both take a toll on kidneys
Research from Brigham and Women's Hospital shows that salt and diet soda can take a toll on our kidneys.
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