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Whadyasay? Texas Babies With Hearing Loss In Need of Early Intervention
"Your turn," a new mother directs from across the room to her sleeping partner. She has just fallen asleep after three hours of pacing the floor with a colicky baby, head drooped gratefully against the luxurious papasan cushion, when, it seems only moments later, he awakens again. Read
By: Pat Carpenter | 12/10/2007 | Non-Fiction
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Pollution May Increase Asthma and Cholesterol Risks for Texans
This new pronouncement from medical researchers is a tough one, especially if you are an individual who lives in heavy traffic cities like Dallas, Houston, Austin and other populated areas in Texas. Pollution may contribute not only to asthma, but also to higher cholesterol. Read
By: Pat Carpenter | 12/10/2007 | Non-Fiction
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Drinking May Reduce The Risk Of Certain Diseases
Heavy drinking may lead to more than alcoholism, according to recent studies. A report appearing online, to be published later in a print version of The International Journal of Cancer, revealed that women who drink an average of more than two alcoholic beverages a day double their chances of being diagnosed with endometrial cancer, compared with those who drink ... Read
By: Pat Carpenter | 12/10/2007 | Health
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Minority Children In Texas More Likely To Die of Asthma
Minority children in Texas are at higher risk for asthma, according to recent reports. One million children in Texas are considered asthmatic -- more than ten percent of all children in the country diagnosed with the disease -- and African-American and Puerto Rican kids are six times as likely to die from it as their counterparts, says a report from the National Center for Health Statistics. Read
By: Pat Carpenter | 12/10/2007 | Non-Fiction
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"Cut Them Off," Say Some. Preventative Mastectomies Offered To Texas Women Genetically Prone to Brea
Deciphering a blessing from a curse isn't always as clear-cut as it may seem. At least that's true for women who have been told that they carry one of the most potentially deadly genetic mutations -- one of the BRCA, or breast cancer genes, associated with an unusually high risk of the disease. Read
By: Pat Carpenter | 12/10/2007 | Non-Fiction
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Free Treatment For Diabetics In Texas: Exercise
Well, well, well. I do believe we finally have a winner: free therapy for the growing number of those with diabetes. It turns out there are few excuses for diabetics -- or any of us, for that matter -- not to exercise. According to recent reports, nearly any form of exercise benefits the long-term control of blood sugar levels, be it aerobic, weight/resistance training, or both. Read
By: Pat Carpenter | 12/10/2007 | Non-Fiction
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Understanding Health Insurance For Texans Easier Than One Might Think
For some people, mention the words "health insurance" and the eyes begin to glaze over. Read
By: Pat Carpenter | 11/10/2007 | Non-Fiction
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Reducing Stress For Texas Residents: Not As Difficult As It Might Seem
Let's face it: life can be a stressful existence. But it's life, after all, so learning to manage the levels of stress we all seem to be subject to is the goal. For people living in big Texas cities such as Houston, Dallas and Austin, the stress of life can be even greater than for people living in other areas, making it even more important to take steps to manage stress in effective ways. Read
By: Pat Carpenter | 10/10/2007 | Non-Fiction
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Fat Build Up Increases Risk Of Insulin Resistance For Texans
As a young individual who lives in Dallas, Houston, Austin or other locations in Texas, you try to stay in shape. But maybe you're still carrying a few extra pounds. Medical professionals have already linked your spare tire to the increased risk of diabetes. Now doctors are saying that upper trunk fat... Read
By: Pat Carpenter | 04/09/2007 | Non-Fiction
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Drugstore Clinics Widespread, Despite Criticisms: Texas May See More Walk-In Options
Basic healthcare may have just gotten easier, albeit controversially. The number of walk-in clinics at drugstores like Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, and Duane Reade has been increasing over the last two years, and very little is slowing down plans to add hundreds more across the country. Read
By: Pat Carpenter | 04/09/2007 | Non-Fiction