Does your child have epilepsy?
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3/9/2010, by Greg Goodsell
Your child could stare into space uninterrupted. They could also grab their stomachs and have a terrified expression on their face. They could also lose consciousness temporarily and then suddenly regain it. All of these behaviors could be diagnosed as epileptic seizures. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic ...
Preventing colds in kids: Wash your hands!
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3/9/2010, by Greg Goodsell
Colds, that upper respiratory infection that keeps most of us "under the weather" is very common in the winter months. Colds are especially common in children, where they attend school and come in contact with other children every day. How can you minimize the risk of your child getting the ...
Does junior's ear hurt?
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3/8/2010, by Greg Goodsell
Jimmy or June comes in, holding their head to the side. "Mommy .... my ear hurts," they say as a tear cascades down their cheek. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) – Earaches in children are very common. Children's eustachian tubes are shorter and more narrow than those of adults, and most children ...
'Culturally competent' doctors sorely needed
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3/8/2010, by Greg Goodsell
A study has found that more African-American and Hispanic doctors are needed to address their respective communities in order to provide better health care. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - "What happens with the health outcome, depends upon good communication, the trust and credibility between ...
Secondhand smoke impacts teen health
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3/8/2010, by Greg Goodsell
Secondhand smoke from cigars and cigarettes is never good – and according to a new study, it's even worse than previously feared. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) – The study finds that teenagers exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke are more likely to have changes to their blood vessels that could ...
Dealing with an ankle sprain
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3/5/2010, by Greg Goodsell
It usually happens when we're out for a stroll. We misjudge the height of the pavement or stick or foot in an unexpected gopher hole. After some tears and bad language, we find ourselves with a twisted, or sprained ankle. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - "If your ankle gets swollen and painful ...
Prostate exam? You decide!
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3/5/2010, by Greg Goodsell
It's always been suggested that men 50 years and older should be checked for prostate cancer. The American Cancer Society now says that the decision should be a personal one. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) – In fact, the organization says that men should seriously consider the negatives involved ...
Ph.D. says smile! You'll live longer
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3/4/2010, by Greg Goodsell
According to Mark Stibich, Ph.D., it's important to keep smiling when you're feeling stressed or down. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - Stibich advises people to take this simple test. "Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It's hard. When we smile our body is ...
Opinion divided on use of stents
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3/3/2010, by Greg Goodsell
A U.S. Study has found that people with narrow neck arteries that could lead to stroke can be successfully treated with stents and avoid surgery. The results were reported last week at the American Stroke Association conference last week. However – a similar study has found some discouraging news ...
Healthy employees will cost you extra
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3/3/2010, by Greg Goodsell
According to Chicago Tribune travel columnist Ed Perkins, keeping restaurant employees healthy in San Francisco is being added to the price of your meal ... and it's giving him indigestion. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - "The rationale for this one is to cover the employers' mandatory ...
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