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Health Tip #1: McKeown Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Health Tip #1: McKeown Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Did you know that laser treatments are not only used for hair removal, wrinkles and uneven pigmentation, but also for acne? The laser targets and destroys the bacteria in the skin that cause acne.
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Did you know that laser treatments are not only used for hair removal, wrinkles and uneven pigmentation, but also for acne? The laser targets and destroys the bacteria in the skin that cause acne.
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Health Tip #2: Vein Solutions
Health Tip #2: Vein Solutions
Treatment options for spider veins include sclerotherapy, or injections, and laser light therapy.More >>
Treatment options for spider veins include sclerotherapy, or injections, and laser light therapy.More >>
Health Tip #3: The Hermitage
Health Tip #3: The Hermitage
Different communities may define "Assisted Living" differently -- make sure any community you consider matches your understanding.More >>
Different communities may define "Assisted Living" differently -- make sure any community you consider matches your understanding.More >>
Health Tip #4: Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists
Health Tip #4: Virginia Cardiovascular Specialists
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults, and high cholesterol can increase your risk for heart disease. If these risk factors apply to you, see a cardiologist to learn about your cholesterol level.More >>
Health Tip #5: The Center for Pediatric Dentistry and Sedation
Health Tip #5: The Center for Pediatric Dentistry and Sedation
If a child has an injury to their teeth, immediate evaluation by a dentist is necessary to determine the best treatment for specific injury.More >>
Health Tip #6: Virginia Cancer Institute
Health Tip #6: Virginia Cancer Institute
Protect yourself from the sun. Sun exposure is the most common cause of skin cancer, which is one of the most common types of cancer and also one of the most preventable.More >>
Health Tip #7: Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists
Health Tip #7: Richmond Allergy and Asthma Specialists
Asthma is often complicated by common allergens. If you see these symptoms in you or your child, see an allergy and asthma specialist soon. More >>
Health Tip #8: Virginia iSpine Physicians
Health Tip #8: Virginia iSpine Physicians
A burning, "electrical" pain shooting down your leg, Sciatica, may be coming from a nerve in your spine. Although it can be serious, Sciatica can be successfully treated with lasting relief.More >>

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Gene variants may play role in obesity
Gene variants may play role in obesity
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Two new studies offer some solace to those who can't control their weight despite diet and exercise by providing more evidence that genetics may play a role in obesity.More >>
Skipping breakfast may raise diabetes risk
Skipping breakfast may raise diabetes risk
Eating breakfast every day may help overweight women reduce their risk of diabetes, a small new study suggests.More >>
Eating breakfast every day may help overweight women reduce their risk of diabetes, a small new study suggests.More >>
Tobacco laws for minors may cut adult smoking as well
Tobacco laws for minors may cut adult smoking as well
Strict controls on the sale of cigarettes to youth may also reduce adult smoking, a new study suggests.More >>
Strict controls on the sale of cigarettes to youth may also reduce adult smoking, a new study suggests.More >>
Your summer cold may actually be an allergic reaction
Your summer cold may actually be an allergic reaction
Sneezing, watery eyes, scratchy throat? What you think is a summer cold may actually be allergies, an expert says.More >>
Sneezing, watery eyes, scratchy throat? What you think is a summer cold may actually be allergies, an expert says.More >>
Pregnancy stay-fit secrets
Pregnancy stay-fit secrets
Exercise may help you deal with pregnancy aches and pains, give you more energy and help you sleep better.
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Exercise may help you deal with pregnancy aches and pains, give you more energy and help you sleep better.
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TV commercials may spur junk food habit in kids
TV commercials may spur junk food habit in kids
The types of TV shows that families watch influences the amount of junk food that preschool children eat, a new study suggests.More >>
The types of TV shows that families watch influences the amount of junk food that preschool children eat, a new study suggests.More >>
Deep brain stimulation studied as last-ditch obesity treatment
Deep brain stimulation studied as last-ditch obesity treatment
Researchers have shown that implanting electrodes in the brain's "feeding center" can be safely done.More >>
Researchers have shown that implanting electrodes in the brain's "feeding center" can be safely done -- in a bid to develop a new treatment option for severely obese people who fail to shed pounds even after weight-loss surgery.More >>
Tobacco ads spark teen smoking
Tobacco ads spark teen smoking
The more tobacco advertising teenagers see, the more likely they are to start smoking, according to a new study.More >>
The more tobacco advertising teenagers see, the more likely they are to start smoking, according to a new study.More >>
Only 5 percent of restroom patrons wash hands properly
Only 5 percent of restroom patrons wash hands properly
A recent study of hand-washing habits found only 5 percent of people who used the restroom scrubbed long enough to kill germs that can cause infections.More >>
A recent study of hand-washing habits found only 5 percent of people who used the restroom scrubbed long enough to kill germs that can cause infections.More >>
Short strolls after meals may lower diabetes risk
Short strolls after meals may lower diabetes risk
Older adults at risk for getting diabetes who took a 15-minute walk after every meal improved their blood sugar levels, a new study shows.More >>
Older adults at risk for getting diabetes who took a 15-minute walk after every meal improved their blood sugar levels, a new study shows.More >>

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Especially grim encephalitis toll feared in India
Especially grim encephalitis toll feared in India
A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season, with officials worried it could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a...More >>
A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season in what officials worry could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a decade.More >>
Nonprofit launches campaign to reach uninsured
Nonprofit launches campaign to reach uninsured
A nonprofit that's helping spread the word about President Barack Obama's health overhaul is launching a campaign that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans.More >>
A nonprofit group helping to spread the word about President Barack Obama's health care overhaul launched a campaign Tuesday that will target states with high numbers of uninsured Americans and tackle their skepticism...More >>
Medicare: Cost-saving changes coming for diabetics
Medicare: Cost-saving changes coming for diabetics
Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar - but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new...More >>
Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar - but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new system.More >>
Report: Slowdown in health care costs to continue
Report: Slowdown in health care costs to continue
There's good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America's slowdown in medical costs may be turning into a trend, rather than a mere pause.More >>
There's good news for most companies that provide health benefits for their employees: America's slowdown in medical costs may be turning into a trend, rather than a mere pause.More >>
Report: US adult smoking rate dips to 18 percent
Report: US adult smoking rate dips to 18 percent
Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says.More >>
Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says.More >>

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