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• Survey: Many believe cancer myths
cnn.com
Falsely believe surgery can allow cancer cells to spread through the body.

• Blood test predicts heart attack
webmd.com
May help doctors spot patients in immediate danger of a major attack.

• More about Traveller's Diarrhoea
healthday.com
TD is more common in younger adults than older people, for reasons unclear.

• An unexpected test of love
telegraph.co.uk
In half of all infertility cases, the problem is down to men.

 Children
• When we see a nosebleed...
drgreene.com
Blood can flow from the nose for many reasons, most of which are not serious.

• Stranger danger
about.com
Warning kids about 'stranger danger' has gone out of favour in recent years.

• Spoiled brat screening quiz
about.com
Articles and advice on effectively disciplining your child.

 Conditions & Ailments
• What is scabies?
about.com
An itchy red rash on certain parts of the body could signal scabies.

• What are pinched nerves?
about.com
Sciatica, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, are conditions related.

• Arthritis quiz: Myth or fact?
about.com
Arthritis is a complicated disease with many myths and misconceptions.

 Diet & Fitness
• Low back pain: Active healing
about.com
Patients are being called upon to take an active role in healing up their back pain.

• Obesity costs soar tenfold in 10 years
cnn.com
Americans' losing battle against the bulge also bears a burgeoning price tag.

• Pelvic power
about.com
This pelvic floor is a key component in healthy posture and efficient movement.

• Botox and pain
about.com
Botox is being studied for its effects on chronic headache pain.

 Alternative Therapies
• Study questions value of acupuncture
healthday.com
Migraine headache sufferers who use acupuncture get no more pain relief.

• More about essential oils
about.com
The ancient practice of aromatherapy can help with chronic pain.

• Use of alternative medicine on the rise
medindia.net
More than one-third of people use at least one form of alternative medicine.

 Women
• New treatments for breast cancer
about.com
Treatment for metastatic breast cancer is constantly evolving.

• Brooke Shields: Postpartum depression
about.com
She bares her soul about experiences with postpartum depression.

• Top 10 myths about birth control
about.com
Women led to believe much about reproductive health that is simply untrue.


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