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Ask the Pharmacist: Medication tips for school-aged children
Packing a lunch, signing permission slips and laying out clean clothes for the morning are all part of parents' to-do lists when prepping for their children's day at school. But for parents of the 6.5 million American children being treated for a chronic medical condition, preparing for school also means putting pill bot...
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Clearing the air: What an HVAC cleaner should really do in your home
Those statistics about indoor air pollution and it's relation to respiratory problems convinced you it was time to get your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC) cleaned. HVAC companies are among the top 10 industries with the most complaints, according to the Better Business Bureau. So how can a homeow...
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Back to school: Hey, parents, it's not just for kids
The kids got their back-to-school haircuts and picked out new outfits. You've stocked up on school supplies and healthy after-school snacks, and you're prepared to limit your child's non-school screen time. Like many parents, you're now wondering if there's more you can do to help your kids succeed this year at school. T...
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Tips for seniors on managing health care costs
Finding the Medicare coverage that best fits their needs and their pocket books is challenging for many seniors. Health care plans make changes to their coverage. People's health conditions change. Not keeping on top of these changes can mean problems. Suddenly seniors may find they don't have needed coverage, their doct...
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This fall is a good time for parents to learn about vaccines recommended for their children and adolescents
While some adolescent vaccination rates have increased over the past several years, the numbers still remain low for other vaccines. With summer over, many parents are busy preparing their children, preteens and teens for school. Fall appointments with a child's health care professional can be a good time to discuss vacc...
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In breast cancer detection, the test matters
One in eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. However, early detection coupled with advanced treatment options has cut mortality rates by a third in the U.S. over the past 20 years. Today, a new breakthrough technology is poised to provide a dramatic improvement in breast cancer dete...
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Beyond tunnel vision: How prescription eyeglasses have changed the way we see the world
Today we tend to take for granted the technological advances that many of us use to see each day - light, thin, stylish prescription eyeglasses that correct our vision so we can live life to the fullest. But imagine what your life would have been like a hundred years ago if you couldn't see clearly. A look at the last 10...
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Facing surgery? How you can help ensure the best outcome
When you're facing surgery, it's normal to feel anxious. Many people find it daunting to completely surrender their well-being to others. Fortunately, you can do a lot to prepare yourself for surgery and anesthesia, and take steps to help your physicians, including your anesthesiologist, achieve the best possible outcome...
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Scalp smarts: The five haircare secrets every man should know
While many men are concerned with the appearance of their hair, scalp health is often overlooked. Most guys do not realize that a great head of hair begins with a well-nourished scalp. Feeding the scalp provides the right foundation for great hair, and when the scalp is not properly cared for, it can impact how hair looks.
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High school students take nursing careers for a test drive
High school students are learning what it's like to be a nurse through a dual enrollment program, giving them a head start on college credits.
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Coping with acne: A teen's guide to clear skin
Teenagers across the country experience excitement, anxiety and stress as they get ready to head back to the classroom. This mix of emotions can shift teens' hormones into overdrive, aggravating the symptoms that cause acne. A breakout is the last thing any teen wants to deal with on the first day of school. Here is an e...
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Shoe shopping with teens? Sanity-saving tips for parents
Many parents agonize over making just the right choice for their baby's first pair of shoes. In one important way, however, picking infant shoes is easier than choosing for an older child: babies have nothing to say about what style or brand you put on their feet. Teens, however, have strong opinions about fashion - opin...
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national news
Probe begins after commuter trains crash

Emergency workers arrive the scene of a train collision, Friday, may 17, 2013 in Fairfield, Conn. A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut. The railroad says the accident involved a New York-bound train leaving New Haven. It derailed and hit a westbound train near Fairfield, Conn. Some cars on the second train also derailed. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post, Denis O’Malley) MANDATORY CREDITOfficials have begun investigating an accident that sent about 70 people to the hospital, severely damaged the tracks and threatened to snarl travel in the congested Northeast Corridor.


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Powerball jackpot closing in on another record

Cathy Raymond, of Oklahoma City, displays the Powerball Lottery tickets she purchased in Oklahoma City, Friday, May 17, 2013. Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)Less than 10 months after three tickets split a world-record lottery prize, the jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing was nearing historic territory once again.


Sat May 18 07:50:19 UTC 2013
Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on

President Barack Obama gestures as he speaks at Ellicott Dredges in Baltimore, Friday, May 17, 2013, during his second "Middle Class Jobs and Opportunity Tour". (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies and political triage by the administration.


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