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Living to be 100, even with a chronic illness

Not everyone is destined to live one hundred years on this planet. It's a somber truth, but even the healthiest sometimes don't make it that long. ... Read More »

2007: What was hot and what was not

2007 was a crazy year, and with the health of our world and its people starting to take a top priority throughout, it's no surprise that this was a ... Read More »

The nuclear fight against cancer now emerging

When you think of nuclear particle accelerators, you probably think of massive pieces of equipment like Tevatron. But now these beasts of physics will ... Read More »

Doctors still practicing after botched surgery, rehab

Most consumers like to be aware of potential risks associated with their investments. If you're a patient, and you look at yourself as a consumer of ... Read More »

Obese vs. Overweight: What's the Difference?

One difference between the terms "obese" and "overweight" is the number associated with body mass index (BMI). Take your weight, divide it by your ... Read More »

Save yourself -- put your purse on a diet

If you feel a little pain, tension, or pull on your shoulder, take a look inside your purse. What you've got crammed in there may be weighing you ... Read More »

Anorexia: A few facts and figures

It never hurts to do a little review on a topic that affects so many women, and some men too. The topic: Anorexia. Anorexia Nervosa, a type of ... Read More »

6 symptoms you should NOT handle at home

I'm horrible about admitting I need to see the doctor for something, and a lot of my family members are too (must be hereditary!), but that's hardly a ... Read More »

Just walk in and stand for your MRI

MRIs aren't fun, and for some they can be downright scary. But what if you could just walk in and stand in what amounts to a small closet with an open ... Read More »

New drug-coated stent set to be approved

Medtronic, one of the larger biotech manufacturing forms that specialize in medical devices, is set to release a new drug-coated stent for heart ... Read More »