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Cabbage Vs Cancer

SenorCoconut — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:10:12 EDT

Studies have indicated that increased cabbage intake may inhibit the metastatic capacity of breast cancer.

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114-Year-Old Man Takes Longevity Keys to the Grave

daducha — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:08:10 EDT

A man who lived to age 114 died recently on a small Mediterranean island. Until age 102 he rode a bicycle every day to tend to his family's orchards. His 101-year-old brother, his two daughters aged 81 and 77, and a nephew aged 85 all still live in a small town on the Spanish island of Minorca.

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What is the Healthiest Vegetable?

chalovina — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:58:27 EDT

What is the Healthiest Vegetable?

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How Vitamin E Prevents Stretch Marks

susanlovely — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:30:00 EDT

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and essential ingredient for skin regeneration. It can be derived from a variety of plants and nuts like almonds, kiwi fruits, and mangos. And vitamin E is widely used to prevent stretch marks.

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Medical know-how raises doctors' suicide rate

TechnologyExpert — Thu, 08 May 2008 22:11:55 EDT

There's a grim, rarely talked-about twist to all that medical know-how doctors learn to save lives: It makes them especially good at ending their own.

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Lose Weight In Photoshop

chalovina — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:53:33 EDT

Lose Weight In Photoshop

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Hazards of 6 Common Household Cleaners

Seacollie — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:28:33 EDT

The average home contains over 60 toxic chemicals; some of which are in common household cleaners. Prolonged exposure can lead to serious illnesses and sometimes death.

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Serene Mind Massage

daducha — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:34:37 EDT

This simple head massage affects the seventh, or crown, chakra, which affects the vital life force of the body, the immune system. It is believed to increase the efficacy of the pineal gland, located on top of your head.

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Bubbles the key to a healthier diet

lawrencee — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:28:11 EDT

Bubbles could be the answer to encouraging more children to eat sandwiches made out of healthier brown bread, claims a chemical engineer.

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Too Fat? Could Be Too Little Sleep

SunnyDays — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:38:09 EDT

People who sleep fewer than six hours a night -- or more than nine -- are more likely to be obese, according to a new government study that is one of the largest to show a link between irregular sleep and big bellies.

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Armstrong urges Congress to renew war on cancer

STONERS — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:45:46 EDT

Seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong is calling on Congress to renew the nation's war on cancer.

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How To Get Rid Of Pimples Overnight

Ginder — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:00:08 EDT

Consider this, we have a big event coming up and the next thing we know, there is a big red zit sitting happily on our face. Argh!! This is something almost all of us face one time or the other. We just have to get an ugly looking pimple minutes before a big day arrives in our lives. For all of the people who have been troubled by this problem over

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From 14 to 16: What does raising the age of consent accomplish?

Beau7890 — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:49:15 EDT

The Criminal Code was amended last week to raise the age of consent to 16 from 14. In Canada, children and teenagers under the age of 16 can no longer consent to sexual activity. No kissing, no copping a feel, no oral sex, no sexual intercourse.

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Low Cost HIV Medications May Soon Head to Rwanda

david_nwpa — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:53:06 EDT

Four years after it was passed unanimously by Parliament, a bill drafted to allow low-cost Canadian-made AIDS drugs to be exported to developing countries may be on the verge of finally producing results.

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Cures For Anxiety And Panic Attacks

resources — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:50:03 EDT

There are different kinds of cures for anxiety and panic attacks. Basically, you can choose over different treatment methods, but there may be times that one method is more effective for you than the other.

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Next-generation brain surgical technology could go into the next Mars Rover.

thinkingserious — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:56:01 EDT

Doctor and rocket scientists team up to design new tools for surgery that might also work on planetary explorer.

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Secret to long life? Not so Simple, Scientists say

digitalfever — Fri, 09 May 2008 03:14:18 EDT

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Fat Loss - 7 Natural Appetite-Busting Ideas

xcod3z — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:59:07 EDT

Appetite control is a huge problem for many people. They work hard to lose those extra pounds, only to gain them back in the week that they didn't follow their diet plan. Sudden hunger pangs lead to over eating, and the pounds start piling back on. With the added pounds many people give up on their diet plan, and lose all of the progress...

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Discovering the Various Herbal Solutions for Bad Breath Issues

xcod3z — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:04:20 EDT

Anyone with a serious case of bad breath will most likely have tried every available brand of gum or mints. While these temporary solutions may provide a little respite, they won't solve the major problem. If you are one of such people then the best advice would be to find cures that treat the root cause of your bad breath problems...

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Calcium, the Most Abundant Mineral Found In Our Bodies?

xcod3z — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:01:28 EDT

Calcium is the most profuse and one of the most important minerals in the body. It is essential for the good health of bones, muscles, teeth and other bodily functions. Because of the multi-functional role calcium plays in your body, it is important to get the calcium your body needs...

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Health Tip: Treating an Ulcer

karelse — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:30:31 EDT

Ulcers are sores that occur in the lining of the digestive tract. They can be triggered by factors such as bacteria, medication or excess production of stomach acid. If you have an ulcer, here are things you should discuss with your doctor to promote healing, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:

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The Perfect Aromatherapy Product for you

tanady — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:04:16 EDT

With so many aromatherapy products available in the market place, what is the perfect product for you? .

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Foods To Avoid With Cold Sores

resources — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:40:12 EDT

There are certain foods to avoid with cold sores. The replication of herpes simplex virus is the main cause of these. They need arginine, an amino acid that can be found in a lot of foods causing the outbreak of cold sores, in order to progress with their replication process.

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Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease

resources — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:46:30 EDT

Early signs of Parkinson's disease are usually subtle and surface gradually. If you have this condition, you may start out getting tired too often or you could frequently feel weak. Shaking, speaking too softly, or having changes in your handwriting may also be some early signs of the condition.

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A Diet For Life?

miguelpineiro — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:55:01 EDT

Nutritionist Carina Norris says "A healthy diet and lifestyle are the closest you'll get to a fountain of youth." Remember folks, short cuts, fad diets and quick fixes will leave you changeless and possibly worse off.

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'Dim light ruins eyesight' and other medical myths

inatural — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:09:50 EDT

Turkey makes you drowsy. Dim light ruins your eyes. Drink at last eight glasses of water a day. These are some of the medical myths that even doctors believe, reports the British Medical Journal.

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Fed up with bureaucracy, a family doctor gives up on TriCare

bubba2 — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:52:30 EDT

After 4 years of providing care to military personnel, their families and retirees, I've had it. I felt isolated and ineffective navigating the roadblocks in the Tricare system just to get basic care for my patients. It seemed too often that I was doctoring with one hand tied behind my back.

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5 Signs You May Be Suffering From Sleep Apnea

xcod3z — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:00:10 EDT

Sleep apnea is an important sleep disorder where individuals experience irregular breathing and a pause while sleeping. Pauses in breathing could last as long as 10 to 20 seconds and may occur 30 times or more per hour. There are two types of sleep apnea. The first is obstructive sleep apnea and the second is central sleep apnea...

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Fastest Way To Lose Weight Thats Really Fast!

greghickens — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:04:11 EDT

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How to Lose 30 Lbs Successfully

brookeavens — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:34:23 EDT

If you want to lose weight fast, and do it in a healthy fashion, you should first have a look at the food you're eating. Because food could either make you thin or fat. The food you choose, will also decide the appearance of your figure. If you want to learn a popular and successful way to lose weight fast, View Story below.

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Know More About Vitamins Which Can Prevent Acne!

digitalfever — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:44:53 EDT

Acne is the most common problem in adults and teenagers. Lack of nutritional food is one of the causes for acne. The list of vitamins which can prevent acne are mentioned below. Just go through them and take proper measures to avoid acne.

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All Calories Are Not Created Equal. Low-Carbohydrate Diets Have Metabolic Edge

ADCC — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:38:40 EDT

In a paper published in Nutrition Journal (Open Access, available without subscription at http://www.nutritionj.com/home), two researchers from SUNY Downstate Medical Center show that low carbohydrate, high protein diets can be expected to be more effective than low fat diets, going against long standing prejudice of the nutritional community, whic

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Manifestations Of Graves Disease

resources — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:44:41 EDT

The manifestations of Graves Disease commonly are cognitive dysfunctions and seizures. For elderly patients who are suffering hyperthyroidism, confusion and dementia was found in 18 percent and about one third of the patients. For younger patients or those who were newly-diagnosed of the disease, they have been found to have lower cognitive scores.

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Health Tip: Discussing Death With Children

karelse — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:36:14 EDT

Death may be difficult to comprehend at any age, but it can be particularly confusing and scary to young children. The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions when talking to children about death:

Too much, too Little Sleep tied to ill Health in CDC study

digitalfever — Fri, 09 May 2008 02:22:57 EDT

People who sleep fewer than six hours a night â�;�" or more than nine â�;�" are more likely to be obese, according to a new government study that is one of the largest to show a link between irregular sleep and big bellies.

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Breast Enlargement - Herbs for Breast Enhancement

xcod3z — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:47:01 EDT

Womans breasts and buttocks contribute to the hour class body, which is just intoxicating. Well-developed breasts are very attractive and also enhance the beauty of a woman...

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The Most Common Medications For Treating Acid Reflux

xcod3z — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:50:39 EDT

The doctor may describe what type of medication for your acid reflux after considering things like age, pre-existing diseases, side effects and what stage of life you're at...

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China reports two more deaths from child virus

vinatamayo — Thu, 08 May 2008 10:53:21 EDT

BEIJING (Reuters) - China reported two more deaths on Thursday from a severe strain of hand, foot and mouth disease, bringing its toll from the outbreak to 30, all of them young children, Xinhua news agency reported.

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Routinely vaccinate toddlers: experts

iamdating — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:04:12 EDT

Healthy babies and toddlers should be routinely vaccinated against the flu to combat high rates of severe seasonal illness, specialists say.

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Grape Seed Oil And Eczema

resources — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:42:43 EDT

Eczema is an inflammatory condition that can be triggered by many factors. This often results to itching and the appearance of small blisters on the skin's surface. Because there is no direct cure for this, there are only various treatment methods that provide relief to its symptoms. As one of the natural ways of treating the condition, the associa

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