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Handling the strain

When physical therapist Vanessa Gurie assesses the condition of her clients, she often looks way up into the rafters of an arena to see them fly and flip and tumble in astonishing displays of … more

By John Fleming
St. Petersburg Times | 6/29/09 | 153 views

Menu education act could help Americans make healthier choices

If you knew that plate of french fries had a whopping 600 calories, would you try to share them? Health experts think so, and the government is starting to listen. Since 1990, when the Nutrition … more

By China Millman
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | 6/29/09 | 124 views

The spaciness of the long-distance runner

One day, Erik Skaden was on a long training run with fellow ultra elite Tom Johnson. The two usually have plenty to chat about while tearing up the trails, but this time Skaden was quiet. Forty … more

By Sam McManis
Sacramento Bee | 6/29/09 | 110 views

Doctors not always forthcoming with results, prognosis

Does your doctor tell you everything? Or should you assume, after medical tests, that no news is good news? A new study suggests that may not be the case. It found that doctors and their staffs … more

By Lee Bowman
Scripps Howard News Service | 6/29/09 | 217 views | 1 comment

Almost 15 percent of teens expect to die young, survey finds

CHICAGO — A surprising number of teenagers — nearly 15 percent — think they’re going to die young, leading many to drug use, suicide attempts and other unsafe behavior, new … more

By Lindsey Tanner
AP Medical Writer | 6/29/09 | 88 views

Trial tests treatment for acid reflux

Casey Donahoe was no more than 10 when he began experiencing the bitter taste of stomach acid in the back of his throat. Donahoe had GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, but it wasn’t … more

By Pohla Smith
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | 6/22/09 | 309 views

Teen texting prompts health worries

When Bernadette Bove started teaching eight years ago, it was fairly easy to block students’ line of communication with their peers in class by intercepting the notes they passed back and … more

By Laura Keeley
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | 6/22/09 | 265 views

While Net used for research, most still visit doctor

Do you Twitter when you’ve got flu symptoms? Blog about your blahs? E-mail your doctor when you need a prescription refilled or search for treatment alternatives and information even before … more

By Lee Bowman
Scripps Howard News Service | 6/22/09 | 115 views

ER doctors want say in care reform

Emergency room physicians want to play a substantial role in the crafting of health-care reform, especially because the driving force of discussions has been coverage for the uninsured and access to … more

By Liz Freeman
Scripps Howard News Service | 6/22/09 | 134 views

Computer-related injuries up 732% since 1994

As if computers already didn’t come with plenty of risks — carpal tunnel syndrome, blurred vision, back pain — now, researchers say, reports are growing on the number of people who get … more

By Elham Khatami ?
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | 6/22/09 | 175 views