Monday, February 6, 2012

The Health Report



For diabetes patients, oases in the food desert

For diabetes patients, oases in the food desert

 

Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2009, Rhonda Moore, 58, has reduced her blood glucose levels significantly through healthy eating and daily exercise. But a lack of supermarkets in her North Chicago neighborhood makes it difficult to maintain a nutritious diet.

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Chicago water sampling shows high levels of lead

Chicago water sampling shows high levels of lead

 

In a new round of water testing by the Environmental Protection Agency, half of the 29 Chicago homes visited yielded at least one sample containing more than 15 parts per billion of lead, a level that can trigger regulatory action if detected during routine screening.

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Breast cancer funds temporarily cut from Planned Parenthood

Breast cancer funds temporarily cut from Planned Parenthood

 

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a leader in fundraising for breast cancer research and famous worldwide for its iconic pink ribbon, halted all partnerships with Planned Parenthood affiliates. Find out the latest news here.

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Healthy food tips for February: American Heart Month

Healthy food tips for February: American Heart Month

 

Whether you read the nutritional facts on menus or at home, here are some popular items to avoid or add on your grocery list to fight heart-related illnesses for February, American Heart Month.

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Birth control recall raises risk of unplanned pregnancy

Birth control recall raises risk of unplanned pregnancy

 

Pfizer Inc is reaching out directly to women consumers to warn them about its U.S. recall of one million packets of birth control pills as concerns mounted that a manufacturing error could raise the risk of unplanned pregnancies.

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The afterburners: Is post workout calorie burn real?
The afterburners: Is post workout calorie burn real?

 

Concierge doctors: Want a doctor at your beck and call?
Want a doctor at your beck and call?

 

San Francisco airport unveils yoga room for travelers
San Francisco airport unveils yoga room for travelers

 


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