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Morphine, Eggs, & Ginger Part 1
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“Okay,” I said to my husband, Ron. “I’m just going to go into the delivery room, squat, and push when it’s time for the baby to arrive.” As fate would have it, though, I ended up needing a C-section. That was just the beginning of the technical and cultural challenges surrounding the birth of my [...]
Spinning
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Have you heard of Spinning? Invented by world-class cyclist/trainer Johnny G in the 1980s, Spinning was the first indoor cycling workout of its kind. He wanted to develop a way to train for cycling indoors without having to use traditional practices such as rollers. Today, Spinning has spread worldwide to more than 5,000 authorized locations [...]
Anthrax Exposure Found in 31 Congressional Staff. Part 2
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Authorities said the type of anthrax found in a letter opened in Daschle’s office was not as potent as first suspected, but it had been processed and was potentially lethal.
Anthrax Exposure Found in 31 Congressional Staff. Part 1
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Thirty-one congressional staffers tested positive for anthrax exposure on Wednesday, as Republican and Democratic leaders closed much of the US Capitol complex in an extraordinary precautionary measure. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle said none of the employees, most of them on his staff, showed any sign of illness.
New Cream May Keep Unwanted Hair Away
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Still struggling to remove embarrassing, unwanted hair? Shaving, waxing, laser and electrolysis aren’t cutting it? A new cream available by prescription may help. For some people, it eliminates unwanted hair permanently. It’s called Vaniqa, and it works differently than any other hair removal process.
My Stint as a Guinea Pig
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About two years ago, I decided, with the consent of my rheumatologist, to take part in a clinical trial of an investigational drug for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). My doctor, in fact, was the principal investigator for this trial, which was being conducted from his office. He continually runs studies on drugs for osteoarthritis and RA, [...]
Lower blood pressure from fish vs. vegetarian diet
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Fish has moved beyond the realm of “brain food” – new research suggests that it may be more beneficial for your blood pressure and cholesterol than even a vegetarian diet.
Managing a Case of Measles
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There are actions you can take to ease your child’s discomfort, and there are times when the doctor is needed. What You Can Do
Plexiglass Key Chain
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What you’ll need: 1 1/2″ X 3″ plexiglass Power drill (to be used by an adult) File Permanent markers, stickers, or small cartoons Telephone wire or braided sturdy string
Nutrition and Exercise
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Nutrition plays an essential role in an exercise program. While limiting fats and caloric intake are necessary to lose weight, limiting calories to an extreme may actually inhibit the body from building muscle and losing fat.