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The Wisdom on Wisdom Teeth
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- February 14, 2008
Surgeons favor pre-emptive action; others might wait and see.
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The Value of Guarding Kids' Teeth
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- February 14, 2008
An early push against decay can prevent costly fixes later.
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Braces Look All Grown Up
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- February 13, 2008
Less conspicuous ways to realign teeth
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How People With Diabetes Can Protect Their Feet
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- January 28, 2008
Being alert to signs of an infection can prevent far worse.
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Preventing Foot Ulcers Caused By Diabetes
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- January 28, 2008
The personal and economic costs of foot infections and amputations are enormous.
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Big 10 of Tobacco: America's Smokiest States
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- January 21, 2008
These states ranked worst nationwide in a report on how state governments are dealing with smoking.
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Top 10 States in Tobacco Control
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- January 21, 2008
These states ranked highest in how well their governments control smoking.
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Want to Be Happier? Here's How
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- January 18, 2008
A new book offers some tools designed to raise your happiness "set point."
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Zapping Varicose Veins in Mere Minutes
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- January 14, 2008
The latest technology is fast and less painful.
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A Mixed Bag of Alternative Remedies
By Lindsay Lyon and January W. Payne -
Health
- January 9, 2008
This handful of unconventional practices only hints at the breadth of the spectrum.
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A New Warning About Painkilling Patches
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- January 8, 2008
Fentanyl is a powerful pain reliever, but it poses a threat to certain types of patients, the FDA says.
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The Rising Allure—and Danger—of Hookah
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- January 2, 2008
Contrary to smokers' impressions, water pipes aren't necessarily safer than cigarettes, experts say.
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A Bone Strength Quiz for Women
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- November 27, 2007
This quick test may identify 80 percent of post-menopausal women who may break a hip within five years.
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When Family Feels Like the Enemy
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- November 26, 2007
Emotional conflicts between spouses or among close kin can take a toll on physical health.
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A Bone Strength Quiz for Men
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- November 19, 2007
Answer three simple questions to see if you might benefit from a bone scan.
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Advancements on Other Fronts
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- November 15, 2007
Monitoring, treatment options are growing
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Housing for Your Elderly Parents, in Your Backyard
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- October 31, 2007
The tiny-house movement might hold an answer for families moving Mom and Dad in.
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A Nasty Bug Breaks Out
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- October 18, 2007
Drug-resistant staph bacteria now stalk even students
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