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Considering bariatric surgery? Read this first
Often, those who are very overweight have tried dieting for years before giving up in frustration. But more obese people are turning to bariatric surgery to jump-start their weight-loss programs. The surgery is low-risk but isn't for everyone. It...
Tags: Diabetes, Weight Loss Surgery, Food and Drug Administration, Health Organizations, Hormones and Metabolism
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St. Agnes Hospital offers help for sleep-related problems
While health professionals encourage people to get from seven to eight hours of sleep nightly, millions of Americans are falling well short of that mark. Many are getting just five to six hours and recent studies have shown that more than 20 percent of...Tags: Obesity, Heart Disease, Hospitals and Clinics, Saint Agnes Hospital, Sleep Disorders
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$2 million prize announced for cure for blindness by 2020
Singer Art Garfunkel, a real estate magnate and an investor are putting $2 million in gold bullion on the line to inspire researchers to cure blindness by 2020, establishing through Johns Hopkins Medicine one of the world's largest prizes for a scientific...Tags: Eyes and Vision, Art Garfunkel, Food and Drug Administration, Medical Specialization, Genetics
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Tiger Woods doesn't expect putting woes to last
— When Tiger Woods broke a 2 - 1/2 year drought without an official PGA Tour victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March, it didn't come down to a crucial putt as in 2009. Woods, much like he did when he was the most dominant player on the...
Tags: Golf Channel (tv network), Webb Simpson, Clubs and Associations, Phil Mickelson, Masters Tournament
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Columbia couple write children's book about food allergies
Jack Wethington, now 7, was 18 months old when he had his first serious allergic reaction. At a play group, he sipped from another child's cup, which contained milk. "Within minutes, his throat was closing, he was turning red, he was gasping," recalled...
Tags: Chocolate Cake, Allergies, Epinephrine, Book, Parenting
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City's infrastructure problems continue with two water main breaks Monday
For the second time in six days, Baltimore's aging water system ruptured, affecting service to dozens of businesses and homes downtown and in Essex, including two hospitals, while snarling traffic and providing yet another unpleasant reminder of the...
Tags: Guilford (Baltimore, Maryland), Rossville, Community College of Baltimore County, Breads, Public Officials
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Julie Bowen wants people to know more about anaphylaxis
Julie Bowen was on the set of the television show "Boston Legal" four years ago when she got the call from her husband, who was on his way to the hospital with their then-infant son Oliver.
While hanging out in the backyard of their California home,...Tags: Celebrities, Swelling, Foods and Beverages, Hospitals and Clinics, Epinephrine
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New law helps schools cope with food allergies
Maryland public schools will all soon be keeping emergency supplies of epinephrine on hand for students who may have an allergic reaction, and patient advocates are applauding the new law. “Receiving a dose of epinephrine in the critical minutes...
Tags: Maryland General Assembly, Epinephrine, Allergies, Asthma, Students
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Health officials warn public about coming heat
As Memorial Day approaches and the temperatures rise, some state health officials are reminding residents to take care of themselves and their children and neighbors. The state is activating its heat emergency website, dhmh.maryland.gov/extremeheat,...
Tags: Heart Disease, Memorial Day, Family, Heat Stroke, Fatigue
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County Digest
'Moonlight and Magnolias' Comedy about the writing of the movie script for "Gone with the Wind" runs June 8-30 at the Colonial Players, 108 East St. in Annapolis. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, with a 7:30 p.m....Tags: Tour Operations Industry, Reading Phillies, Personal Service, Concerts, Allergies
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Howard County still recovering from Superstorm Sandy
Almost three days after Superstorm Sandy made landfall off the southern coast of New Jersey, Howard County cleanup and rescue crews are still working to return the county to normalcy. According to Howard County spokesman Kevin Enright, about 100 county...
Tags: Dizziness, Flu
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As temperatures rise, Harford health officials warn of risks from heat-related illnesses
As temperatures climbed into the 90s around Harford County Memorial Day weekend, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene activated its state heat emergency website http://dhmh.maryland.gov/extremeheat to provide information about preventing...Tags: Memorial Day, Pharmaceuticals, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Weight, Fever
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