Medical Informer

Teens and plastic surgeryKXII-TVBRYAN, COUNTY, OK — Tens of thousands of teens underwent some form of plastic surgery last year. Kristen Shanahan tells us why people so young have these operations, and why one young woman says she had no choice. More …

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CBS2 ChicagoBill to cut free health insurance for state retirees advancesGalesburg Register-MailBy DOUG FINKE SPRINGFIELD — A bill to eliminate a premium-free health insurance perk for state government retirees is on its way to the floor of the Illino…

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Health Insurance Infographics from HealthCompare Educate Today's Consumers on …San Francisco Chronicle (press release)HealthCompare, a health insurance comparison site, releases Infographics to help consumers understand complex data regarding hea…

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Mesothelioma.comSalvage Companies Expose Workers and Residents to AsbestosMesothelioma.comInhalation of asbestos can cause scarring of the lungs and the development of pleural mesothelioma, a cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs. The article not…

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WEDNESDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) — People with thyroid cancer are often given a radioactive iodine treatment to wipe out stray cancer cells, a treatment that comes with its own health risks.

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WEDNESDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) — People with thyroid cancer are often given a radioactive iodine treatment to wipe out stray cancer cells, a treatment that comes with its own health risks.

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PR Web (press release)The Loftus Plastic Surgery Center Announces A Discount on Breast Augmentation …PR Web (press release)This is a once in a lifetime discount by the internationally renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Vennemeyer MD at The Loftus P…

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Dear Dr. Donohue: Long-term laxative use safe under doctor's careHerald & ReviewBack in 2009, I had a colonoscopy, and another doctor recommended Citrucel. Is it similar to MiraLax? MiraLax is called a laxative, and I thought that one should not ta…

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Patients who had diagnostic imaging tests from March 18-21 being contacted by …The ProvinceOfficials say a short-term computer glitch delayed results and prevented doctors from comparing test results from CT scans, MRIs and other tests with previous …

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Special Report: Curing DiabetesCBS 21Sue decided on bariatric surgery, but actually the main reason for the surgery was to get her diabetes under control. This type of surgery has an amazing impact for weight loss, but the big question is it a cure for…

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NFA promotes I-Rice for anemia prevention in PHPhilippine Information AgencyCEBU CITY, May 3 (PIA) — The National Food Authority (NFA) is pushing for the promotion of iron fortified rice (I-Rice) for the prevention of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) that…

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Trio tries to sell tramadol pills to undercover police officerKhaleej TimesDUBAI – Three Egyptian residents were charged on Tuesday with trying to sell tramadol pills to an undercover police officer. According to prosecution records, two of the defenda…

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CBS2 ChicagoBill to cut free health insurance for state retirees advancesSuburban Life PublicationsBy DOUG FINKE SPRINGFIELD — A bill to eliminate a premium-free health insurance perk for state government retirees is on its way to the floor of the Ill…

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Diabetic shock may have led to crashMyFox Tampa BayFOX 13 has learned Kates is diabetic and may have gone into shock when the accident occurred. Kates, who did not want to go on camera, said he doesn't remember much about the accident. He said he t…

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Telemedicine and Erectile Dysfunction Discussion From MD247PR Web (press release)MD247 alerts telemedicine program members that the telemedicine provider has board certified physicians available to discuss erectile dysfunction. Visit http://www.md247.c…

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