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Health News

Putting Your Best Cyberface Forward
2008-01-04 04:50 - Now that first impressions are often made on the Internet, people are strategizing about how to virtually convey who they are, and crafting an e-version of themselves that appeals to multiple audiences.

Short, Stout, Has a Handle on Colds
2008-01-04 04:50 - Thanks in part to Oprah, the neti pot is having what can only be termed a moment.

But First, Doctor, What Was Your Marathon Time?
2008-01-04 04:50 - Are athletes a special group? And, if so, do they fare any differently if they see doctors who are athletes?

Hospitals Slow in Heart Cases, Research Finds
2008-01-04 04:50 - In nearly a third of cases of sudden cardiac arrest in the hospital, the staff takes too long to respond, a study found.

Democrats: More Than Health Care
2008-01-03 04:50 - A look at the policies of Senators Clinton and Obama reveals that the candidates have actually laid out two competing economic philosophies. The fight over health insurance is just one part of their disagreement.

In Illinois, a Ban Sends Smokers Into the Cold
2008-01-03 04:50 - On Tuesday, Illinois banned smoking inside bars, restaurants, bowling alleys, pool halls, casinos and in nearly every other public place.

New H.I.V. Cases Drop but Rise in Young Gay Men
2008-01-03 04:50 - In New York City, there has been a sharp increase in new infections for men under 30 who have sex with men.

The New Year’s Cocktail: Regret With a Dash of Bitters
2008-01-02 06:01 - Ruminating on paths not taken is an emotionally corrosive exercise and the common wisdom about regret appears to be true.

Disparities: Obesity and the Odds of a Kidney Transplant
2008-01-02 06:01 - Researchers report that the higher a person’s body mass index is, the less likely he is to receive a kidney transplant.

The Claim: Drinking Makes You Warmer in Winter
2008-01-02 04:52 - In moderation, the right beverage can bring cheer on a cold winter night. But will it really warm you up?


 
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