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Genetic Testing
May 16, 2013
Many of the causes of our illnesses are inherited from our ancestors. Almost a third of known diseases have genetic links. These include colon cancer, heart disease, alcoholism and high blood pressure.A medical genealogy or medical family tree can reveal patterns. If you have ... Read more »
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Medical History and Genealogy
May 9, 2013
Q. My grandson asked me to participate in a family tree about our medical conditions. He wants to ask me questions about my health, but I’m a pretty private person. I don’t know about this. What do you think?I respect your reluctance to discuss ... Read more »
Hiccups: Dangerous or Just Annoying
May 7, 2013
Q: Are hiccups dangerous?Hiccups—sometimes called hiccoughs—are not dangerous themselves, and are rarely a sign of a health problem.However, if hiccups persist for more than 48 hours, you should see a doctor. Hiccups can be a sign of kidney failure, pneumonia, lung tumors, digestion ... Read more »
Living in Semi-Normal
May 2, 2013
Robert Schrag, a regular contributor to Senior Correspondent, documents the process of undergoing a stem cell transplant in response to multiple myeloma.Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012A maxim that seems relatively stable in my life goes like this: Even the bizarre can become normal if ... Read more »
Key Facts on Epilepsy
April 30, 2013
Q. A friend of mine said you can get epilepsy when you get old. I always thought this was something that came on you when you were a kid. What’s the story? Epilepsy, which is sometimes called a seizure disorder, can strike at ... Read more »
What is "Environmental Health?"
April 23, 2013
Q. What exactly does “environmental health” mean?It’s a catch-all term that encompasses how your environment impacts your health. It includes how you are affected by social issues such as water pollution, and personal habits such as smoking. The subject of environmental health covers just ... Read more »
Health Headlines
V.A. Warns Aging Veterans Against ‘Pension Poachers’
May 21, 2013
May 25 nature events: Explore native plant walk and natural environment programs
Daily Press, May 21, 2013
Garden for wildlife:
Daily Press, May 20, 2013
Many Fronts in Fighting Obesity
New York Times, May 20, 2013
#3 – LESSONS IN CAREGIVING
May 18, 2013
See More Headlines »“I believe in imagination. I did Kramer vs. Kramer before I had children. But the mother I would be was already inside me.”
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