Heavy D death caused by pulmonary embolism (Reuters)
Reuters – The sudden death in November of rapper Heavy D was due to a pulmonary embolism caused by deep leg vein thrombosis, the Los Angeles Coroner’s office said on Tuesday.
Year: 2011
Bruce Ratner's Exercise in Bland
By ROBBIE WHELAN Up until now, the design story of Bruce Ratner's mega arena and mixed-use project at Atlantic Yards has involved a feeling of betrayal and then later, a sense of partial redemption. Now there's a new chapter with the unveiling last …
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Obesity tied to older adults’ risk of falls: study (Reuters)
Reuters – Obese older adults may be more likely than their thinner peers to suffer a potentially disabling fall — though the most severely overweight may be somewhat protected from injury, according to a U.S. study.
Avastin Passes Test in Delaying Ovarian Cancer (LiveScience.com)
Ten tips to fuel your New Year's exercise resolutions
By Lya Wodraska This is the time of year when gyms are flooded with folks sweating and grunting through their New Year's resolutions to get more exercise. Unfortunately, many drop their resolutions only a few weeks into their programs because they …
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Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
Columbus Voyage Tied to Syphilis Spread? (HealthDay)
HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) — A new examination of the
origin of syphilis supports the theory that the sexually transmitted
disease was carried to Europe aboard Christopher Columbus’ ships as they
sailed home from the New World.
Know the Signs of Alzheimer’s (HealthDay)
HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Dec. 28 (HealthDay News) — Knowing the warning signs of
Alzheimer’s disease is important because it may lead to an early
diagnosis, experts say.
Avastin May Help Some With Ovarian Cancer: Studies (HealthDay)
APNewsBreak: Colo. seeks new pot classification (AP)
AP – Colorado has become the third state to ask the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to reclassify marijuana in way that allows doctors to prescribe it as a medical treatment.
How do we diet? With apps, healthful foods and smaller portions
| Almost as many (75%) considered the health benefits of weight loss. A technique that worked best for the respondents was reminding themselves about the progress they'd made, and those those who did that tended to stay on their diets longer than those … See all stories on this topic » |
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Crosby exercising, still battling concussion symptoms
(AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is participating in light exercise but remains sidelined indefinitely with concussion-like symptoms. Crosby hasn't played since Dec. 5 and hasn't practiced in three weeks after getting jostled in a 3-1 …
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