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Commentary: Share the dangers of smoking with loved ones
For 17 years of my life, my family sheltered me from the issue of smoking, since no members in my family were smokers. It wasn't until I built a relationship with a smoker that I developed a deep concern for the issue since my boyfriend, along with the...Tags: Lung Cancer, Los Angeles Times, Infertility, Heart Attack, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Commentary: Provide medical care to the third world
Despite the global village and medical advancements, there remain areas of the world where the inhabitants carry on in the hunter-gatherer lifestyle. Jared Diamond, an established American scientist, details the lifestyle and lack of medical knowledge of...Tags: Vaccines, Government, UNICEF, Politics, Demographics
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Study: Newport ranks high in prenatal care, low birth weights
Newport Beach women rank No. 1 in Orange County when it comes to obtaining prenatal care, but also rank highest for low birth weights, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency report. The study found that 96.2% of Newport Beach women received...Tags: Obstetrics, Medical Specialization, Weight, Gynecology, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Commentary: Obama's position correct on birth control
Re "Commentary: Obama wages war against the Catholic Church," Feb. 19: I find that Dr. R. Claire Friend's claim that "Obama's war against the Catholic Church is far greater than a simple demand that employer provide contraception and abortion in the...Tags: Christianity, Health Treatments, Roman Catholicism, Women's Health, Abortion
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The Medicine Cabinet: Pregnant women should get flu shot
Question: I can't decide whether I should get a flu shot. I'm two months pregnant. What are your thoughts? Answer: It's a good idea for everyone 6 months of age and older to get a vaccination against influenza. This is especially true for pregnant...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Preventative Medicine, Flu Vaccine, Disease Prevention, Health and Medical Professionals
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Apodaca: Not a tiger, bear or bird — just Mom
Soccer moms, it seems, are so last decade. The latest fashion in parenting is animal moms. The trend is being fueled largely by the book that has everyone talking, "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother." And by "everyone," I mean other moms, as well as TV...Tags: Television, Bear (animal), Celebrity Parents, Amy Chua, Sarah Palin
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Pregnant woman taken to hospital after 405 crash
COSTA MESA — A woman who is six months pregnant was taken to the hospital this afternoon after the car she was riding in lost control and rolled over on the San Diego (405) Freeway, authorities said. The woman was fine, save for some scrapes caused...Tags: California, Hospitals and Clinics, San Diego (San Diego, California), Health, Santa Ana
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Nose, Sexual Assault, Andrew MacDonald, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011), April Fools' Day
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Idaho law banning abortions after 20 weeks ruled unconstitutional
SEATTLE — A federal judge has struck down an Idaho law prohibiting abortions after 20 weeks, ruling that the so-called fetal pain law violates U.S. Supreme Court prohibitions against unduly impeding a woman’s ability to seek an abortion before...
Tags: Laws, Judges, U.S. Supreme Court, Prosecution, Social Issues
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Women should be concerned about low libido
Low libido can not only ruin a women's sex life but could also cause her to miss out on some key health benefits. Dr. Valerie Omicioli, a certified menopause practitioner and clinical assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences...
Tags: Obstetrics, Gynecology, Pharmaceuticals, Healthy Diet, Menopause
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Community notes Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Birth A daughter, NoraGrayce Helene Bodette, was born to Kate Labra and Nick Bodette of Petoskey on Friday, March 1, 2013, at Charlevoix Area Hospital. NoraGrayce weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces at birth. Grandparents are Michael and the late Debra McCain...
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Vision and health The Health Department offers vision and hearing screenings in public schools for children in preschool, kindergarten, first and eighth grade, and also for students new to Anne Arundel county schools. Students in the following schools...Tags: Nutrition, American Cancer Society, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Lobbying, Mental Health
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