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Oreck to pay consumers $700,000 for unfounded health claims
The claim: The Oreck Halo vacuum and the Oreck ProShield Plus air cleaner can reduce the risk of flu and other illnesses. An infomercial claimed, “The Oreck Halo has killed up to 99.9 percent of bacteria exposed to its light in one second or less,&...Tags: MRSA, Health, Viral Diseases and Infections, E. coli Infection, Science and Technology
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Fast-food playlands under scrutiny
On a humid Monday morning, Erin Carr-Jordan was crawling through the tubey slides of a McDonald's PlayPlace on the West Side.
When she got to the top of the colorful structure, she peered through a cloudy plastic window and mouthed the words: "This is...Tags: Hamburgers, Food Industry, Education, Burger King, CEC Entertainment, Inc.
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The Healthy Skeptic: Probiotics could help in cold and flu season
Now that we're deep into the cold and flu season, it's safe to assume that germs are hiding pretty much everywhere — the keypad at the grocery store checkout, the handrail on the bus, the air around that miserable-looking co-worker.
Avoiding...Tags: Herbal Supplements, Vitamin C, Human Body, Medical Research, Health
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DNA database has potential medical benefits
I would like to respond to Dan Rodricks' column on taking DNA samples from people who are arrested ("DNA: Why wait for an arrest?" May 3). I support his opinion, but I think he could have included more reasons, especially for a general gathering of DNA....Tags: Biotechnology Industry, Chemical Industry, DNA, Human Body, Health
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CHILDREN'S CHATTER: Are child fevers always something to cause worry?
Contributing columnistEspecially during this time of year, children are exposed to many infectious diseases, and may come home with a fever. This is not a reason to cause extreme worry as not all fevers call for immediate treatment. Fever is one of the most common reasons for...Tags: Science and Technology, Fever, Symptoms, Hospitals and Clinics, Flu
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Hello spring, hello allergies
PETOSKEY — While the early spring warm-up has been a welcome relief from the winter chill, it’s causing many to suffer. So if you’re sneezing and wheezing, you can probably blame Mother Nature. “It appears tree pollen season is...
Tags: Physical Conditions, Sneezing, Human Body, Symptoms, Health
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R Baby Foundations Celebrates 5th Year Anniversary
PIX11.comAndrew and Phyllis Rabinowitz are on a campaign for change. The couple founded the organization R Baby after the tragic loss of their baby girl Rebecca. Baby Rebecca was born on July 13, 2006—4 weeks early. After spending 5 days in the NICU,...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Health, Gramercy, Lifestyle and Leisure, Dining and Drinking
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Standing up to Pain
Pain took center stage during season 11 of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” when Jennifer Grey almost didn’t perform during the finale due to a severe back injury.
The actress, who shot to fame in the 1987 flick “Dirty...Tags: ABC (tv network), Jennifer Grey, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Spine
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Vaccination for whooping cough urged for adults
Virginia's health department wants all adults to be vaccinated against pertussis, or "whooping cough." Though outbreaks of the respiratory tract infection have been stable in Eastern Virginia, cases have doubled statewide in the past few years.
"Locally,...Tags: Health, Diphtheria , Pharmaceuticals, Disease Prevention, Whooping Cough
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Monday's Talk Shows
Show TrackerClick here to download TV listings for the week of April 8 - 14 in PDF format TV listings for the week of April 8 - 14 in PDF format are also available at latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv Weekly TV Listings and more...... -
Baltimore's Sickweather.com measures illness at the Super Bowl
Maybe it was the influx of football-loving tourists in Indianapolis? Or maybe Indy itself was running itself ragged preparing for the Super Bowl between the NY Giants and the New England Patriots?
Whatever it was, this much is certain, according to...Tags: Super Bowl, Facebook, Flu, Health, Football
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Chicken soup -- comfort in cup or bowl
It's synonymous with comfort. Chicken noodle soup can warm you up on cold winter days, and many believe it also provides relief from the common cold. So when it's made from scratch and has been a menu staple for years, no wonder the recipe has a...Tags: Cheese Corn, Pasta, Soups, Chicken Noodle Soup, Carrots
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