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As women, we are seven times more likely than men to suffer from the chronic muscle pain and discomfort of fibromyalgia. Find out about this potentially debilitating disease along with other muscle-related conditions-- ranging from muscular dystrophy and paralysis to more minor issues such as muscle twitches or sprains-- by browsing the health topics included below.

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NextCare Flu Shot Clinic

Provided by NextCare Urgent Care

NextCare Urgent Care (www.nextcare.com) has announced that it will provide flu shots this fall at all its clinic locations including Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Georgia, Virginia and North Carolina for $25.

When:
December 8, 2009, 8:00am - 8:00pm
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NextCare Urgent Care - Tucson - Pima/Wilmot
6238 East Pima St.
Tucson, AZ  85712

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FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Some areas of the United States are seeing declines in H1N1 swine flu activity, a federal health official said Friday, and while the disease remains widespread ...
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