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Chiropractors have an ethical duty to tell their patients about risks

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Photograph: Corbis Most consumers seem to think all alternative treatments are natural and therefore safe. I have repeatedly pointed out that this is not necessarily true. Some alternative therapies are associated with very significant risks. …
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Aloe Vera Alternative Medicine

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Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine Treatments: Save Money and Have Better Health?

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Alternative medicine treatments are not so alternative anymore. Many people are turning to them instead of the standard prescription of antibiotics…
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Health Tip: Living With Pulmonary Hypertension (HealthDay)

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HealthDay – (HealthDay News) — Pulmonary hypertension occurs when the
arteries inside the lungs narrow, restricting blood flow and increasing
blood pressure in those arteries.

Ultrasound May Determine Heart Attack Risk in HIV Patients (HealthDay)

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HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, July 13 (HealthDay News) — People with HIV are at
increased risk for blood vessel blockages, and new research shows heart
ultrasounds can help determine if these patients are more likely to suffer
a serious or fatal heart attack.

HIV

Pulmonary Embolism Risk from Sitting Too Long (ContributorNetwork)

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ContributorNetwork – A pulmonary embolism or blood clot in the lung can be caused by high blood pressure, pre-existing cardiovascular disease, smoking and taking birth control pills. Now, a study conducted by Christopher Kabrhel reveals that prolonged sitting can double the risk of pulmonary embolism in women, compared to those who sat for the least amount of time.

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Prior Depression Can Leave People Sensitive to Life’s Woes (HealthDay)

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HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) — People who experience
serious adversity early in life and those who’ve had prior episodes of
depression become more easily depressed than others when confronted with
relatively minor misfortunes, researchers say.

For People With Diabetes, Pets May Pose Unusual Hazards (HealthDay)

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HealthDay – MONDAY, July 11 (HealthDay News) — Pet owners are familiar with cats
pouncing on their feet under the covers or a pooch who nibbles their toes
in bed.

Foods with Baked Milk May Help Kids Overcome Allergy (LiveScience.com)

07/13/2011 majac Your Health Matters

LiveScience.com – Some children with milk allergies may be able to outgrow them faster by consuming measured amounts of foods containing baked milk.

Doctors threaten Medicaid cutoff in Puerto Rico (AP)

07/13/2011 majac Your Health Matters

AP – Physicians are threatening to stop serving nearly a million Puerto Ricans as a result of a dispute between the island’s government and an insurance company over reimbursements for treating poor people.

Puerto Ricans

Millions of Americans Lack Access to Dental Care: Report (HealthDay)

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HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, July 13 (HealthDay News) — More than 33 million
Americans live in areas with too few dentists to meet their needs, and
millions of children and retirees lack access to good oral health care
because they can’t afford it, a new report finds.

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Flip-Flops, Baseball Caps May Raise Risk of Skin Cancer (HealthDay)

07/13/2011 majac Your Health Matters

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, July 13 (HealthDay News) — Wearing flip-flops and baseball
caps can increase your risk of skin cancer, an expert warns.

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