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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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Most Americans say no to smoking in their homes, cars
Most Americans say no to smoking in their homes, cars
Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.More >>
Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.More >>
Materials in some household products tied to lung damage
Materials in some household products tied to lung damage
Ihaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says.More >>
Ihaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says.More >>
Rich 'cougar,' 'sugar daddy' stereotypes might not mirror reality
Rich 'cougar,' 'sugar daddy' stereotypes might not mirror reality
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More >>
The notion of wealthy "sugar daddies" with young, pretty wives and well-heeled "cougar" women with handsome, young husbands may be more fiction than fact, new research suggests.More >>
Obesity crisis may be fueling big jump in sleep apnea cases
Obesity crisis may be fueling big jump in sleep apnea cases
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.More >>
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.More >>
Everyday noise levels may affect the heart
Everyday noise levels may affect the heart
Even the minor noise that fills everyday life, from the ring of a cell phone to the conversation that follows, may have short-term effects on heart function, a small new study suggests.More >>
Even the minor noise that fills everyday life, from the ring of a cell phone to the conversation that follows, may have short-term effects on heart function, a small new study suggests.More >>
Fast food hasn't gotten much healthier
Fast food hasn't gotten much healthier
Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says.More >>
Next time you have a craving for fast food, don't kid yourself that choices today are much healthier, a new study says.More >>
Money motivates weight loss -- one step at a time
Money motivates weight loss -- one step at a time
When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.More >>
When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.More >>
Omega-3s no help against age-linked eye trouble
Omega-3s no help against age-linked eye trouble
Adding omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients to standard antioxidant vitamins doesn't give older people any added protection against a leading cause of blindness, a new study finds.More >>
Adding omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients to standard antioxidant vitamins doesn't give older people any added protection against a leading cause of blindness, a new study finds.More >>
Only 1 in 5 Americans gets enough exercise
Only 1 in 5 Americans gets enough exercise
Most Americans are falling short when it comes to exercise, a new government report shows.More >>
Most Americans are falling short when it comes to exercise, a new government report shows.More >>
Lipsticks, glosses contain toxic metals
Lipsticks, glosses contain toxic metals
Lipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists that contends the products contain toxic metals.More >>
Lipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists that contends the products contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other toxic metals.More >>

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Flesh-eating disease victim gets prosthetic hands
Flesh-eating disease victim gets prosthetic hands
A metro Atlanta woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease was on her way back from Ohio Friday after being fitted with prosthetic hands.More >>
A metro Atlanta woman who lost both hands, her left leg and right foot after contracting a flesh-eating disease was on her way back from Ohio Friday after being fitted with prosthetic hands.More >>
Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway
Rising consumer demands aids organic industry sway
The organic food industry is gaining clout on Capitol Hill, prompted by rising consumer demand and its entry into traditional farm states. But that isn't going over well with everyone in Congress.More >>
The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand.More >>
WHO says single yellow fever shot is enough
WHO says single yellow fever shot is enough
The World Health Organization says a yellow fever booster vaccination given 10 years after the initial shot isn't necessary.More >>
The World Health Organization says a yellow fever booster vaccination given 10 years after the initial shot isn't necessary.More >>
Correction: New Virus story
Correction: New Virus story
Global health officials say a deadly new respiratory virus related to SARS has apparently spread from patients to two health care workers in eastern Saudi Arabia.More >>
In a story May 15 about a new SARS-like virus spreading from patients to health care workers in Saudi Arabia, The Associated Press reported erroneously the location of the 20 deaths attributed to the virus. There have been...More >>
Tiny preemies get a boost from live music therapy
Tiny preemies get a boost from live music therapy
As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his eyes.More >>
As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his eyes.More >>

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