Monday, February 20, 2012

The Health Report



In Illinois, uninsured women now waiting for mammograms

In Illinois, uninsured women now waiting for mammograms

 

The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program was created to help women who don't qualify for services through Medicaid or Medicare. Although many work, they are self-employed, work part time or are not offered health insurance through their jobs.

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One in 10 U.S. kids have alcoholic parent: study

One in 10 U.S. kids have alcoholic parent

 

More than one in 10 U.S. children live with an alcoholic parent and are at increased risk of developing a host of health problems of their own, according to a new government study released on Thursday.

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Salt therapy: A cure for breathing and skin problems?

Salt therapy: A cure for breathing and skin problems?

 

At spas opening up in Florida and throughout the country, clients sit in special rooms infused with high concentrations of salt. They say it opens up their sinuses, drains mucus, reduces swelling of the bronchial tubes and boosts their immune systems.

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Alzheimer's: Trouble sleeping could affect memory later on, study finds

Alzheimer's: Trouble sleeping could affect memory later on

 

People who have trouble sleeping may be at higher risk of developing memory problems, new research shows. Also, those who woke frequently in the night had a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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We'll wait weeks for Whitney Houston's toxicology reports: Why?

Why the long wait for Whitney Houston's toxicology reports?

 

Whitney Houston's death is still being investigated, and it might take weeks to get toxicology reports back, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office said. That’s not an unusual time frame for such a case, but why does it take so long?

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Erectile drugs might help premature ejaculation
Erectile drugs might help premature ejaculation

 

Doctors caution not overreacting to kids' wetting problems
Doctors caution against overreacting to kids' wetting problems

 

Republicans backed mandates before current birth-control fight
Before current birth-control fight, Republicans backed mandates

 


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