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Oct 09, 2008 -
Blah, blah, sports, blah. Not a popular sentiment, I realize — I mean they're fun to watch and all (I hear) but I'd rather know the names of the leaders of Zimbabwe than whether the World Series has happened yet. I just get concerned over the culture of idolizing athletes — because when has a touchdown ever cured cancer?
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May 03, 2007 -
Good news for soup lovers...
A new study out of Penn State has found that when served a low calorie soup (made of chicken broth, broccoli, potato, cauliflower, carrots and butter) and entree, diners consumed 20 percent fewer calories compared to when they did not have soup.
If you're thinking, "I've got to get my hands on that soup recipe."
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Jul 30, 2009 -
Matt Damon brought The People Speak, his upcoming documentary airing on the History Channel, to the Summer TCAs in Pasadena yesterday. Matt co-executive produced the project based on Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, which also got a famous shout out in Damon's Good Will Hunting. At the panel, Matt talked about reading the Declaration of Independence in the film, calling it an "incredible document" which we should all revisit every year.
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Mar 04, 2009 -
If you didn't grow up in San Francisco, and maybe if you did, you might not have heard of slain gay-rights activist Harvey Milk until Milk hit theaters last year. Sean Penn, who won the Oscar for his portrayal of the nation's first openly gay person elected to major office, wants to continue promoting Milk's legacy. Yesterday in SF, Sean teamed up with state Senator Mark Leno to announce legislation creating a Harvey Milk Day in California.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
- What Causes It?
- Who's Most At Risk?
- Signs and Symptoms
- What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
- Treatment Options
- Prognosis/Possible Complications
- Special Considerations
- Supporting Research
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Rubella, also known as German measles or three-day measles, is a contagious viral infection. Before a rubella vaccine became available in 1969, outbreaks of the disease occured every 6 - 9 years. Now rubella is rare in locations where vaccination is standard practice.
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Sep 21, 2008 -
If you're on your couch right now recovering from last night and wondering whether you should hit church or give your thanks over a Sunday brunch Bloody Mary instead, your prayers have been answered. The Phyrst Church in State College, PA, part of Penn State’s Christian Student Fellowship, is taking their message to the Phyrst Bar to preach the word. That's right.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
Drug Approval
In 2007, duloxetine (Cymbalta) was approved for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Duloxetine is a dual inhibitor antidepressant.
Anxiety Disorders Under-Recognized and Under-Treated
About 41% of patients with an anxiety disorder do not receive any treatment, indicates a 2007 study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
- Signs and Symptoms
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Preventive Care
- Treatment
- Other Considerations
- Supporting Research
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Colorectal cancer -- cancer of the colon and rectum -- is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men and women. Colorectal cancer develops in the digestive system, which processes food for energy and rids the body of solid waste. Together, the colon and rectum form a muscular tube about 5 feet long known as the large intestine.
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Nov 29, 2008 -
Cuban President Raul Castro is ready to listen to what President-elect Barack Obama has to say about US-Cuban relations. But Castro told Sean Penn, who traveled to Cuba to interview the dictator, that the meeting would have to be on neutral ground. Castro said:
Personally, I think it would not be fair that I be the first to visit, because it is always the Latin American presidents who go to the United States first.
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Dec 18, 2008 -
Not ready to leave your college days behind? Masik, a year-old fragrance company, is betting on it. Their small but growing line features scents inspired by various universities.
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