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Swine Flu Declining in Some Parts of U.S.

FRIDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Some areas of the United States are seeing declines in H1N1 swine flu activity, a ...

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Maryann Gromisch Her Writer

Gene Research Identifies Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Written by Maryann Gromisch on November 18, 2009 - 6:37am

Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor which develops in the colon or the rectum. The American Cancer Society estimates 106,100 new cases of colon cancer, 52,010 in men and 54,090 in women, and 40,870 new cases of rectal cancer, 23,580 in men and 17,290 in women, will be diagnosed this year. (1)

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Aimee Boyle Her Writer

I'm Not Okay, You're Perfect: Women Who Admire Too Much

Written by Aimee Boyle on November 18, 2009 - 5:13am

I think it starts between girls. The pretty one who looks a little too often in the mirror and innocently, at first, wants approval from her friends, asking: "Do you like the color of my eyes?" Or the smart one who want to show her sisters how much she has learned at school. The reactions may vary but a whole culture of disdain for the conceited behavior of girls quickly embeds itself into the psyche of young females and we learn to self deprecate, to put ourselves down and to admire our friends more than ourselves; this gives us what we, in the end, feel is a better deal; friendships and relationships.

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Aimee Boyle Her Writer

Nocturnal Leg Cramps

Written by Aimee Boyle on November 18, 2009 - 4:55am

Nocturnal leg cramps, when translated, simply means "cramps in the legs that occur at night." For some, the cramps only occur at night while for other they occur at night and during the day. These leg cramps can affect the feet but are largely confined to the calf muscles. In terms of an age group, nocturnal leg cramps are more likely to affect people over fifty years of age, even though there are cases of this condition affecting children. Nocturnal leg cramps are not gender specific and therefore can attack both men and women equally.

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Mark Dilworth Her Writer

Burn More Fat With 20-Minute Workouts!

Written by Mark Dilworth on November 17, 2009 - 10:42pm

If you want to burn more fat, “ramp up” the intensity of your workouts to get more progress with your fat loss and weight loss! Usually, its easier to lose weight at the beginning of your exercise program. This is especially true if you are, let's say, 50 pounds overweight. At this point, your metabolism is "running high" because of the excess weight. And, if you have not been active, your body will respond quickly to any new exercise activity.

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Samara Kelly Her Writer

Room-a-what? Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 2

Written by Samara Kelly on November 17, 2009 - 10:02pm

There are many things to consider when you have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. What are my treatment options? Are there any treatment options? Will I end up on the disabled list? What does my future hold?

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Dr. Carrie Jones Expert Bio Her Writer

Testosterone, Menopause, and Heart Disease

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on November 17, 2009 - 9:40pm

Testosterone is an often overlooked hormone in the grand scheme of menopause but the truth is, it helps with hotflashes, nightsweats, bone loss, energy, self-esteem, sexual desire, and orgasm response. For many women, this important hormone decreases with age however for some, it actually increases leading to increased facial hair, acne, and an increased risk for heart disease.

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Cathy Enns Her Writer

Questioning Genital Cosmetic Surgery

Written by Cathy Enns on November 17, 2009 - 8:37pm

Many people believe it’s a side effect of the availability of soft- and hard-core pornography in our society. Some say it started with some rude references to female genitalia by Howard Stern a few years back. Whatever the reasons, the surgical procedure called labiaplasty, known by a variety of other names including “designer vagina” (and administered with a few other twists, such as “revirgination”), appears to be here to stay.

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Dr. Daemon Jones Expert Bio Her Writer

Understanding Thyroid Conditions

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on November 17, 2009 - 4:36pm

Thyroid problems in women are some of the most under diagnosed diseases.

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Shaina Gaul Her Writer

Rape-aXe: The Anti-Rape Device

Written by Shaina Gaul on November 17, 2009 - 4:25pm

August 31st, 2005 was a big day in South Africa. It was the day that Sonette Ehlers, a blood technician who worked for the South African Blood Transfusion Service, unveiled an innovative solution to the increasingly dangerous issue of rape in her country – Rape-aXe.

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Mary Sornberger Her Writer

Depression Lifts as Self Esteem Increases, Part 2

Written by Mary Sornberger on November 17, 2009 - 3:47pm

You see, Kathy’s social worker found out during their chat that Kathy loves to sing, but she only sings around the house.

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