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Chest Pain is always A Reason To Go To The ER
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- Published on Wednesday, 25 January 2017 16:40
- Written by The Peorian
Rural Americans at more peril than urban residents
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- Published on Wednesday, 18 January 2017 16:16
- Written by The Peorian
A new CDC study demonstrates that Americans living in rural areas are more likely to die from five leading causes than...
Mental distress nay be more harmful than chronic illness
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- Published on Wednesday, 05 October 2016 16:38
- Written by The Peorian
It's important to understand the perceived wellbeing of patients...
Do you expect to die in debt?
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- Published on Friday, 13 January 2017 12:01
- Written by PRNewswire
FDA issues warning about teething products
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- Published on Monday, 03 October 2016 16:42
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may pose a risk to infants and children....
Adequate sleep, normal patterns maintain brain health
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- Published on Wednesday, 11 January 2017 13:34
- Written by The Peorian
If you want to maintain your brain health as you age, then get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep per day, according to a new consensus report issued today by the Read more...
More than a quarter of adults 50+ get little physical activity
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- Published on Thursday, 15 September 2016 15:41
- Written by The Peorian
Despite the many benefits of moderate physical activity, 31 million Americans (28 percent) age 50 years and older are inactive – that is, they are not physically active beyond the basic movements needed for daily life activities....
Area hospitals want visits limited because of flu
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- Published on Wednesday, 04 January 2017 12:28
- Written by The Peorian
Because of an increase in flu cases Peoria-area hospitals want the public to voluntarily limit visits to patients.
In a joint news release, OSF Saint Francis...
Pregnant women can lower risk of birth defects with flu shot, March of Dimes says
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- Published on Monday, 12 September 2016 16:39
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Getting sick with the flu early in pregnancy makes you twice as...
Stay out of the emergency room this Thanksgiving
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- Published on Sunday, 20 November 2016 12:59
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Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, good food and good times. The nation's emergency...
Check safety factors before taking OTC pain relievers
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- Published on Monday, 29 August 2016 17:11
- Written by The Peorian
Many consumers don’t pay attention to safety factors when choosing...
CDC: Potentially preventable deaths on the decline
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- Published on Thursday, 17 November 2016 16:57
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The number of potentially preventable deaths – premature deaths that could have been avoided – declined...
Study shows neighborhood environment can lead to weight issues in teens, young adults
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- Published on Thursday, 25 August 2016 17:27
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A new Kaiser Permanente study found an increased risk for becoming overweight or obese among...
Tobacco linked to 40% of cancers diagnosed in U.S.
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- Published on Friday, 11 November 2016 15:41
- Written by The Peorian
Forty percent of cancers diagnosed in the U.S. may have a link to tobacco use, according...
Wearables users say accuracy most important feature
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- Published on Thursday, 23 June 2016 15:43
- Written by The Peorian
A recent national survey on wearable technology devices ("wearables") revealed that consumers consider accuracy the...
Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreading in U.S., Warns Physicians Group
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 November 2016 17:17
- Written by PRNewswire
Over the past several years, a
What's the reason for the strong chemical smell of a pool? You sure you want to know?
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- Published on Thursday, 26 May 2016 15:31
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As Americans jump into another fun-filled summer of swimming, a new survey finds that most don't...
Diabetes Association upgrades activity recommendations
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- Published on Thursday, 27 October 2016 16:00
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The American Diabetes Association this week said it now recommends more daily exercise for everyone with...
Prepare for extreme heat
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- Published on Monday, 23 May 2016 15:33
- Written by The Peorian
2015 was the second of two back-to-back years of record heat, and 2016 looks...
CDC reports decrease in breast cancer death rates
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- Published on Thursday, 13 October 2016 20:55
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Breast cancer death rates among women decreased during 2010-2014, but racial differences persisted, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in this week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Knowing dog's body language may prevent bites
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- Published on Friday, 13 May 2016 18:15
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With 4.5 million Americans bitten by dogs annually, a record number of attacks on letter carriers and soaring insurance claims, it is clear that dog bites cut deep.
