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A Ballerina's Triumph Over Diabetes: Zippora Karz Shares Her Personal Journey Through Denial and Rage

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Preventing Dehydration from Flu or Colds: Treating Symptoms is Essential to Avoid Complications

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

H1N1 Debate: To Vaccinate or Not: Choice is Individual but So is Social Responsibility

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Popular Contraceptives Under Investigation: Misleading Advertising Brings Lawsuits and FDA Warnings

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Not Every Case of Flu Needs Medical Attention: Don't Rush to the Emergency Room

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

When to Worry About a Fever: If in Doubt Call the Doctor

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Tips For Staying Well During Flu Season: Avoid Germs and Take Steps to be Healthy

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Taking Medications Correctly: Ask the Pharmacist Before Crushing or Chewing Pills

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Skills for Health Care Workers: Beyond a Desire to Help is a Need for Talents and Abilities

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Acne for Dummies: A Guide to Healthy Skin Book Review

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

How to Become a Nurse Practitioner: Understand the Pathway to this Advanced Practice Role

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Health Care Administrator: Another Rapidly Growing Career Option

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Americans Spent $34 Billion on CAM: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Continues to be Popular

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Conquer the Fat-Loss Code: A Guide to Reducing the Obesity Epidemic in the U.S.

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Confusion Over 2009 Flu Vaccine: Will Two Shots be Needed?

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

The Nursing Shortage is Not Over: Slowed by the Recession Need for Nurses Continues to Grow

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

FDA Recommends Reduced Acetaminophen Dose: Liver Failure Can Result From Intentional and Unintentional Overdose

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

The Compass - a Life Transforming Novel: How to Improve Wellness Through a Journey of Self Exploration

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

West Nile Virus Will be Back: Summer and Abandoned Pools Can Present Health Hazard

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Safe Disposal of Medications: How to Get Rid of Unused Prescription and Over the Counter Drugs

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What Happened to the Swine Flu Pandemic? Did the WHO Overreact or is There Still a Danger?

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Nurses Week 2009: Celebrating Nurses Worlwide

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Pandemic or Epidemic: What's the Difference?

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Swine Flu Pandemic: Handwashing is Best Defense in Preventing Spread

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Resources for Health Care Assistance: Low Cost Prescriptions Offer Help During Recession

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Be Ready to Meet the Needs for Health Care: As Economy Recovers More Professionals will be Needed

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Where Will the New Jobs be in Health Care? How the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Affects Health Care

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Medpie.com - a New Website for Consumers: Physicians Provide Health Care Information to Educate the Public

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Become a Social Worker: Another Important Role in the Health Care Team

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Seasonal Closure of Some Retail Health Clinics: CVS Closing Some Clinics Just as More Americans Need Them

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Review Fix-It and Enjoy-It Healthy Cookbook: Easy to Fix Delicious Healthy Recipes with Nutrition Information

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Lost Your Health Insurance? How to Cope With Illness and Medical Expenses in a Recession

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Review: The Great American Heart Hoax: Dr. Michael Ozner's Suggestions for Preventing Heart Disease

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Review: Hurry Down Sunshine: A Personal Memoir Chronicles the Effects of Bipolar Disease

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Neuropathy from Zinc in Denture Creams: Over Use of Adhesive to Fix Ill-Fitting False Teeth Causes Toxicity

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

2009 Peanut Butter Recall: The List of Possible Contaminated Products is Growing Daily

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Communication is Essential to Safe Patient Care: Another Skill Health Care Professionals Need to Master

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Risks of Shoulder Pain Pump Therapy: PAGCL Linked to Intra-articular Delivery of Medication

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Health Care Careers Offer Renewed Opportunities: After a Lay Off Look to the Health Field for a Future

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

How to Prepare for a Health Care Career: What Courses to Take in High School

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End-of-Life Decisions: Make Your Wishes Known and Put Them in Writing

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Nurses Take Top Honor Again: 2008 Poll Finds Nurses as Most Honest and Ethical Profession

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Review: What to Expect When You Have Diabetes: 170 Tips for Living Well with Diabetes

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

How to Have a Low Stress Thanksgiving: Plan Ahead and Stick to Dietary Plans to be Healthy and Happy

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

How to Support World Diabetes Day: The United Nations is Trying to Raise Awareness of Diabetes

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

How to Cope with a Sinus Infection: Treating the Symptoms Can Bring Quick Relief

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Historic Election Affects American's Health Care: Make an Informed Choice that Fits Your Needs

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Reviving the Broken Marionette: A Comprehensive Look at CFS/ME Treatments

In: Healthcare Research

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

ANA Endorses Barack Obama for President: Health Care and Support of Nurses Play Big Role in Endorsement

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Staying Healthy in the Face of Crisis: How to Maintain Health During the Economic Downturn

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Facts About HPV and the Sex Shot: Book Review: The HPV Vaccine Controversy

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Signs and Symptoms: What’s the Difference and What do They Mean?

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Walking the Rainbow An Arc to Triumph: A Book Review

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Medical Care Impacted by Soaring Gas Prices: Explore Community Resourses Before Forgoing Treatment

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

What is Earwax? How to Get Rid of Excess Earwax

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

The Personal Care Aide: One of the Fastest Growing Jobs in Health Care

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

West Nile Virus Still a Threat: Take Precautions and Know the Symptoms

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Tips For Safe Summer Fun: Avoid Sunburn and Heat Illness

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Fatal Medication Errors Occur More Often at Home: Study Shows Increasing Number of Lethal Errors

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

What is RICE Therapy? Use This Method to Treat Acute Soft Tissue Injury

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Nursing as a Second Career: Many People are Following Their Original Dreams to Become Nurses

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

It's Not Possible to Swallow Your Tongue: Medical Myths and Seizure Precautions

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Book Review: Please Don't Label My Child: A Common Sense Approach to Dealing With Emotional and Mental Health

In: Health Psychology

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Team Approach to Health Care: Managing Chronic Diseases and Preventing Complications

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Pass Those Boards the First Time: Understand What Was Learned and Apply the Knowledge

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Those Dreaded Board Exams: Study Tips to Renew Confidence

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Career Options in the Health Field: Demands and Advances in Technology Create New Opportunities

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

What Is a Glioma? Why Is the Prognosis Poor for Senator Kennedy?

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Measles Outbreak 2008: How to Spot Them, Treat Them and Avoid Them

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Book Review: Skin in the Game: A Must Read for All Politicians and Health Care Consumers

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Ahora Hablo Medical Edition: A Pocket Guide Resource for Health Care Professionals

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

What's in a First Aid Kit? The Well-Stocked Medicine Chest or Emergency Kit Should Have Basics

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Hands-Only CPR: The AHA Introduced a New Technique for Saving Adult Lives

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

How Well Do You Communicate? Language Skills are Vital for Health Care Professionals

In: Health Field (general)

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

EMTs and Paramedics: Projected Job Growth in This Field is 19% Over Next Decade

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Second Career Options Grow: The Art of Caring Draws Many More into the Health Care Field

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Electronic Prescribing Mandates: New Laws May Impose Reimbursement Restrictions for Non Compliance

In: Public Healthcare Issues

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Themes for Nurses Day & Week 2008: Help Honor Local Nurses and Raise Awareness of Nursing Profession

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Health Care Spending to Double: Over the Next Decade Increasing Costs will Push Spending

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Flu Shot May Not Be Effective: Type B Strain Not Covered by This Year's Flu Vaccine Emerging

In: Public Healthcare Issues

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

RN or LPN What's the Difference? Education and Training Dictate Licensure and Scope of Practice

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Mutant Strain of Influenza Found: Tamiflu Ineffective Against this Drug-Resistant Form of Flu Virus

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Is The Information Accurate? Make Sure Your Health Care Information is Current and Relevant

In: Healthcare Research

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

New Devices Meet Health Care Needs: Consumer Technology Expands to the Health Care Arena

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Gastroenteritis is Not a Flu: Influenza Affects the Respiratory System with Specific Symptoms

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Another Case of XDR TB Exposure: Female Exposes 44 Passengers to Rare Form of TB

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Merck Recalls Vaccines: What Concerned Parents Need to Know About Their Children's Risk

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Five Rights of Medication Safety: Avoid Serious Errors by Observing These Tips

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Entrance Exams for Health Care: Most Health Career Education Programs Require Entrance Exams

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Confidentiality in Health Care: Health Care Professionals Must Learn the Rules of Confidentiality

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Trends in Health Care Careers: More Choices are Available Now

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

The Physician Assistant: Career Opportunities in Health Care are Booming

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

What is Pain Control? Addiction is Not Always the Outcome

In: Healthcare Research

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Thinking About a Nursing Career? Steps to Becoming a Nurse

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

It's Cold and Flu Season Again: A Few Tips to Help You Avoid Getting Sick

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

What is MRSA? A Super Bug Kills More Than AIDS?

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Children's Cold Medicines Warnings: The FDA Says Stronger Warning Labels are Needed

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Avoid Medication Errors: Don't Rely on Prescription Labels for Information

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

Teach Kids to Wash Their Hands: Effective Handwashing Can Help to Control the Spread of Germs

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By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

West Nile Virus on the Rise: Canadian Cases Rise Significantly Over 2006 Data

In: Public Healthcare Issues

By: Feature Writer Kathy Quan

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