Daily Archives: June 4, 2008

Santa's helper and throat cancer

June 4th, 2008 - 9:51 pm

Remember the story “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer?” When bad weather almost stopped Santa from delivering gifts on Christmas Eve? Well, the same thing almost happened to the Santa’s helper you’re about to meet. But instead of dealing with bad weather, this jolly … Continue reading →

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Lice

June 4th, 2008 - 9:43 pm

Lice. The word is enough to make your head itch. And like it or not, all children are at risk of getting lice, no matter how good their hygiene. Mayo Clinic has some advice on ways to get rid of … Continue reading →

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Corneal Transplant

June 4th, 2008 - 9:41 pm

Sight is one of those things many of us take for granted. But imagine what life would be like if you were losing your vision, and the world around you was getting blurry and dark. It’s a reality for many … Continue reading →

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New Crohn's Drug

June 4th, 2008 - 9:40 pm

Every year up to 30 thousand Americans are diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. It’s an inflammatory condition of the intestines that causes pain, cramping and constant diarrhea. There is no cure for Crohn’s disease, but treatment keeps getting better. More on … Continue reading →

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