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Heat Wave Mortality Differs Between Countries

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July 16th, 2010 Posted 11:00 pm

Heat waves may cause increased mortality but, until now, there has been no single scientific definition for the occasional bursts of hot weather that can strike during the summer months…

Posted in Womens' Health

Health Tip: Take Steps Toward a Healthier Lifestyle

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July 13th, 2010 Posted 11:00 pm

Title: Health Tip: Take Steps Toward a Healthier Lifestyle
Category: Health News
Created: 7/14/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/14/2010

Posted in Health & Wellness

Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Lupus

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July 12th, 2010 Posted 9:00 pm

Title: Health Tip: Signs That You May Have Lupus
Category: Health News
Created: 7/9/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/9/2010

Posted in Health & Wellness

Growing Scientific Evidence Supports New Solution For Menopausal Symptoms

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July 10th, 2010 Posted 12:00 am

The findings of a scientific conference examining the growing body of research and potential health benefits of S-equol were published this month in the Journal of Nutrition…

Posted in Womens' Health

Health Tip: Protect Children From Sunburn

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July 6th, 2010 Posted 11:00 pm

Title: Health Tip: Protect Children From Sunburn
Category: Health News
Created: 7/7/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/7/2010

Posted in Health & Wellness

Women Live Longer But In A Worse Condition

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July 3rd, 2010 Posted 12:00 am

Catalan researchers have studied the socioeconomic and health inequalities experienced by people over the age of 64. The results of the study show that women live longer, but experience more limitations to daily activity (53%) and a lower quality of life than men of the same age (30%)…

Posted in Womens' Health

Health Tip: Are You More Likely to Develop Endometriosis?

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July 1st, 2010 Posted 11:00 pm

Title: Health Tip: Are You More Likely to Develop Endometriosis?
Category: Health News
Created: 7/2/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2010

Posted in Health & Wellness

Videos Feature Stephen Colbert, Female Libido Drug, N.Y. Reproductive Health Act

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June 25th, 2010 Posted 4:00 am

The following summarizes selected women’s health related videos. Colbert Chats With Steinem: Feminist icon Gloria Steinem visited Comedy Central’s “Colbert Report” to talk about media attention on “feminist” Republican women in this year’s election cycle…

Posted in Womens' Health

Health Tip: Recognizing Caregiver Stress

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June 23rd, 2010 Posted 11:00 pm

Title: Health Tip: Recognizing Caregiver Stress
Category: Health News
Created: 6/24/2010 8:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/24/2010

Posted in Health & Wellness

A Guide For Vaccinating The IBD Patient; Findings On Impact Of Gluten-Free Diet In Adult Celiac Patients

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June 23rd, 2010 Posted 1:00 am

A guide for vaccinating the Inflammatory Bowel Disease patient, and studies looking at the impact of a gluten-free diet on adults with celiac disease and the relationship between cognitive factors and treatment response in patients with functional bowel disorders, like IBS, are among the highlights of the June issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology…