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Health Officials Brace for a Harsh Flu Season
A severe flu season in the Southern Hemisphere is just coming to a close, and experts say that's a good indicator of what we can expect this winter in the U.S. and Canada. Fortunately, there is an amply supply of flu vaccine to protect those considered most vulnerable.
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In the U.S., breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women. It can also strike men. Every 3 minutes there is a new diagnosis and every 14 minutes a life is lost. Learn more in our breast cancer center.
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No matter what your reasons are for trying to lose weight, successful weight loss and healthy weight management depend on sensible goals and expectations.
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 “Visual Stethoscope” Could Transform Physical Examinations
The world's smallest and first true pocket-ultrasound system, the 1.6 pound ACUSON P10 fits into a lab coat pocket. It allows doctors to obtain images of the heart and other critical areas in matter of seconds. (Produced for Siemens)
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Worldwide Effort Focuses on Childhood Blindness
Someplace in the world, a child goes blind every minute. October 11 marks World Sight Day-a day set aside to recognize the tragic fact that almost 50 percent of the world's 1.4 million children who are living without sight are needlessly blind, from avoidable causes. (Produced for Orbis International)
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Free Program Helps Patients Keep Track of Medications
A new, free service helps patients keep track of their medications, helping to protect against adverse interactions and issuing personalized alerts about possible problems. (Produced for iGuard)
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Study Finds Women Often Consider Cosmetic Surgery
Many women who face life-changing events, such as the birth of a child, now consider cosmetic surgery, including breast augmentation, according to a survey by the National Women's Health Resource Center. (Produced for Allergan, Inc.)
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New Technology Improves Vehicle Crash Tests
For decades automakers have researched crash safety with controlled experiments. A new partnership between The University of Michigan Medical School and OnStar is working to collect crash and injury information from real-world auto accidents. (Produced for General Motors)
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Digestive Health Important Issue for Women
For many women, digestive issues have gone from doctor's office discussion to everyday conversation. According to a national survey, nearly half of women surveyed say they care about this issue when it comes to staying healthy. (Produced for General Mills)
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How Pro Racing Drivers Keep Fit
Auto racing drivers may be seated when working, but they are athletes, so physical conditioning also is a big part of the job. Running and martial arts are just some of the ways drivers keep in shape. (Produced for General Motors.)
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The Next Generation Allergy Test – Nothing to Sneeze At!
Americans are buying antihistamines to the tune of 3 billion dollars a year, often times without knowing which allergies are actually causing their symptoms. Doctors say in-vitro blood tests, the latest generation of allergy tests, can help take out the guess work out of diagnosing and treating allergies. (Produced for Siemens)
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Hospitals Give Children a License to Drive
Surgery can be a frightening experience for anyone, but for a child the level of fear and stress is often higher. So hospitals use many tactics to reduce the fear level. At the University of Michigan, some young patients even get to drive themselves right into the operating room at the controls of a battery-powered miniature Hummer. (Produced for General Motors)
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Talking Health and Sex with Your Teen, Made Easy
Dr. Andrea Marks, a leading adolescent health specialist, says the hardest part of speaking with teens about sex and health is getting the conversation started. She offers some tips for getting beyond that initial hurdle. (Produced for Amerifit Brands)
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Realty TV star Kristin Cavallari lets the camera follow as she undergoes Lasik vision-improvement surgery.
