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Los Angeles County won two stimulus grants Friday worth $32 million to fight obesity and smoking, the largest sum ever dedicated to these public health problems, officials said.
"This is really a win for the county," said Dr. Read Full Artice...
Torrance Memorial Medical Center on Friday was designated a Blue Distinction Center for spine surgery and knee and hip replacement. Read Full Artice...
For all the hype that's gone into decoding the human genome, researchers have concluded that a five-question test already used to determine breast cancer risk is just as accurate as looking at genetic variants. Read Full Artice...
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ANDERSON SENIOR CENTER
Activities. Tuesday's Senior Club features bingo, table games, bridge and nutrition. 828 S. Mesa St., San Pedro. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays. Bingo at 12:15 p.m. Call 310-548-7596.
WEDNESDAY CLUB
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Focus on good health with this week's meetings and events.
Today
Health lecture. Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro presents a free panel discussion titled "Caring for Your Aging Parents. Read Full Artice...
Should I see a specialist for my bladder infections?
Urinary tract infections are extremely common, accounting for 8 million doctor visits each year. Read Full Artice...
ATLANTA - A prominent cardiologist accused leading heart organizations of being too cozy with industry and allowing those ties to influence its policies and education programs for doctors.
Cleveland Clinic cardiology chief Dr. Read Full Artice...
ATLANTA - A new study shows a high dose of popular cholesterol pill Lipitor lowers risk of heart attack and stroke in some patients with both heart disease and kidney disease. Read Full Artice...
Federal safety regulators recalled a line of Christmas-themed bracelets Thursday, expanding their effort to purge children's jewelry boxes and store shelves of items containing high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.
The latest action by the U.S. Read Full Artice...
CHICAGO - Too much cancer screening, too many heart tests, too many cesarean sections. A spate of recent reports suggest that too many Americans - maybe even President Barack Obama - are being overtreated. Read Full Artice...
My 6-year-old still wets the bed. Is this normal?
Bed-wetting (nocturnal enuresis) is a common problem. It can be primary (has always been there) or secondary (comes back after an extended absence). Read Full Artice...
I know what antibiotics are, but what are probiotics?
The term "probiotics" refers to dietary supplements or foods that contain beneficial, or "good," bacteria that are similar to those normally found in your body. Read Full Artice...
I'm overweight and am worried that I'm on the road to diabetes. What is pre-diabetes?
Pre-diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough yet for a diagnosis of diabetes. Read Full Artice...
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