Monday, December 19, 2011

The Health Report



Mexico City hopes to lure Chicagoans by touting cheaper health care

Mexico City hopes to lure Chicagoans by touting cheaper health care

 

Banking on worries over rising health costs in the U.S., government and hospital officials in Mexico City are courting Chicagoans searching for affordable medical care.

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More doctors going the alternative route

More doctors going the alternative route

 

While doctors are schooled in traditional Western medicine, a growing number are turning to complementary and alternative medicine to stay healthy, then integrating the techniques into their medical practices.

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Teen drinking, smoking continue to decline, but pot use is up

Teen drinking, smoking continue to decline, but pot use is up

 

Fewer teens drink and smoke cigarettes than in any time in the last 30 years, but the widespread availability of medical marijuana appears to be fueling a rise in pot use, health experts said.

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Finding the root of the problem with hair extensions

Finding the root of the problem with hair extensions

 

Dermatologists and stylists say too many women are not getting their weaves and extensions properly done. Many of them also are leaving them in too long, causing irreversible damage to their hair follicles.

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Ho, ho, uh-oh: Suggestions to fix holiday overindulging

Ho, ho, uh-oh: Suggestions to fix holiday overindulging

 

Activity — whether through the gym, sports or household chores — is your best friend during the gluttonous holidays. Chef and registered dietitian Rebecca Cameron offered ideas for making each of these holiday favorites healthier.

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Holiday shopping: Make it a drugstore Christmas
Make it a drugstore Christmas

 

Vision news: Glaucoma, exams, contact lenses
Vision

 

The real truth about those kitschy sayings
The real truth about those kitschy sayings

 


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