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Treating menopause symptoms
Every woman will experience menopause, some in the normal course of aging and some before. It can bring on a host of symptoms in addition to hot flashes. But there are things that women can do, from improving their diet and exercising to finding the right...Tags: Liver Disease, Chemical Industry, Symptoms, Birth Control, Blood
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Quitting smoking is tough, but not impossible
Many people pick quitting smoking as their New Year's resolution. But if quitting smoking was easy, most smokers would have already done it. Tobacco is highly addictive and the process isn't easy, but quitting is possible for those who really are ready...Tags: Chemical Industry, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Lung Cancer, Heroin, Behavioral Conditions
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2 Baltimore churches challenge each other in health throwdown
It all started with a little bit of good-natured trash talk between the pastors of two of Baltimore's most prominent African-American churches.
The Rev. Jamal Bryant of Empowerment Temple "fell off the wagon" and confesses he wasn't exercising as much as...Tags: Weight, Overweight, Ed Reed, Diabetes, Bill Clinton
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Omega-3s: Are they all equal?
Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post. This week, Elaine Pelc weighs in on Omega-3 fatty acids.
Over the past few years there has been a lot of hype over Omega-3 fatty acids. They are said to help...Tags: Asthma, Cancer, Walnuts, Hospitals and Clinics, Omega-3 Fatty Acid
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Seniors: Scrabble at the Bain Center
Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, shop, go sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •A New Year, a New You. Jan. 30, 10 a.m. Free....Tags: Civil Unrest, American Civil War (1861-1865), Massage Therapy, Religious Conflicts, Government Health Care
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Project seeks 1 million veterans to give blood, DNA for disease research
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is looking for a few good men and women to volunteer for a battle it's waging at home — against disease.
Actually, more than a few are needed. Officials overseeing health care for the nation's veterans are...Tags: Biotechnology Industry, Genetics, Chemical Industry, Medical Research, Behavioral Conditions
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Howard County Briefs
Partner violence St. John Baptist Church will host a forum on partner violence from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at 9055 Tamar Drive in Columbia. This free program will provide insights and resource information on this public health problem....Tags: Movies, Dining and Drinking, Behavioral Conditions, Behavioral Conditions, Boy Scouts of America
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Scrabble at the Bain Center
Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, shop, go sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •A New Year, a New You. Mon., Jan. 30, 10 a.m. Free....Tags: Museums, Parkinson's Disease, Massage Therapy, Government Health Care, Personal Service
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The Interview: Graham Dodge, founder of Sickweather.com
If you ever complain about a cough, cold or the flu on Twitter or Facebook, a Baltimore startup called Sickweather.com wants your tweets and status updates.
The website, which launched in November, mines social networking sites using a computer...Tags: Weather Reports, Chemical Industry, Facebook, Twitter, Inc., Auto Trends
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Fifth annual Red Pump Ball is Feb. 4 in Havre de Grace
The fifth annual Red Pump Ball will be held Saturday, Feb. 4, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Residents Club Ballroom at Bulle Rock in Havre de Grace. The fundraiser, held in conjunction with Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, presented by Jiffy Lube of...Tags: Frank Sinatra, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Jiffy Lube International, Inc., Diseases and Illnesses, Havre de Grace
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Howard County health briefs
Blood donations The Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Region of the American Red Cross is requesting blood donations. Eligible donors can call 800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment. Platelet donors should call 800-272-2123. Calendar Spiritual...Tags: American Red Cross, Medical Procedures and Tests, Cancer, Ellicott City, Charity
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Anne Arundel County health briefs
Free cookbook The Learn to Live program of the Department of Health has a new healthful eating kit that features a free cookbook and tips that will help you select foods high in fiber and low in fat and sodium. Recipes are also quick, easy and...Tags: Skin Cancer, Substance Abuse, Family Planning, Behavioral Conditions, Behavioral Conditions
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