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Maryland task force recommends banning crib bumpersMaryland could become the first state in the nation to ban the sale of bumper pads that line the inside of cribs after a state panel... |
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For singles who brave the jungles of online dating, there's nothing like an experienced friend or two to offer advice. "Should I Photoshop out my Marilyn Monroe mole?" "What does it mean that her favorite movie is 'The Exorcist'?" "Do my smoldering eyes in this profile photo say, 'I'm yours' or 'I'm in pain?'" Why are unhealthy people so reluctant to change their lifestyles?Nobody's perfect. We all have bad habits we just can't seem to shake. Cigarettes have a hold on some people; others can't say no to alcohol,... Karen Voight: Good Form: Seated pose helps back, hipsDevelop strength and balance in your back muscles as well as flexibility in your hips with this seated pose. Remember to keep your back... |
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Sure, there are loopholes in the new pill mill law, as critics have been quick to point out. What is important, however, is that the pill mill law was approved by the Florida Legislature after much debate, and it beats the alternative, which would be no bill at all in a state that leads the nation in prescription drug abuse. Today's Consider This is an Orlando Sentinel editorial. |
'Hypersexual disorder' might make DSM-5
Tiger Woods' mistresses. Arnold Schwarzenegger's secret child. Bill Clinton's sexual escapades in the Oval Office. Every case of a prominent...
A two-for-one workout
Most people wouldn't think of combining seemingly polar opposite pursuits such as Pilates and boxing. But the odd pairing makes perfect...
A key diagnostic deadline draws near
Psychiatrists are in the thick of a years-long effort to produce the latest edition of the essential textbook for diagnosing mental...
Photos: The health week in review
A visual stroll through this week's health news, medical findings and the latest trends in diet, fitness and more.
New lupus drug treatment wins green light in Europe
Lupus causes a range of symptoms including arthritis, kidney damage, chest pain, skin rashes, severe fatigue and other problems. Symptoms...
McDonald's defends its right to advertise to children
Critics hammered McDonald's executives not only for offering unhealthful menu items but also for marketing fast food to kids with its Ronald...
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More young women may be suffering from gall bladder diseaseIt was a few days after Christmas when 16-year-old Amanda Custer and her mom made a rare stop for a takeout burger. The indulgence ended... |
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Coalition unveils next steps to improve access to dental care in MarylandMembers of a statewide coalition formed after the death of a 12-year-old boy from Prince George's County from an untreated tooth infection... |
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Baltimore lead paint victim struggles for justiceJustice has eluded Ronnell Doughty, perhaps even failed him. |
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Tell us about your abdominal routine and win a fitness bookBetween now and Sunday night, give us a description of a core/abs exercise that's working for you. |
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Remember sun protection at outdoor festivalsOutdoor festivals like the Preakness can mean hours in the harsh rays. Most people know that the sun can be damaging yet still don't... |
Jay Hancock: Urologists resist push to end radiology self-referralsThere is little question that Maryland legislators intended to "substantially restrict" the ability of urologists and other prescribing... |
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