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Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board
Dual Recovery Anonymous, 12-step peer support meeting, 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at 625 Court St. Framework of recovery for those with addiction and emotional or psychiatric illness. For more information … UnityPoint Health – St. Luke's Outpatient… Continue reading

The Guantanamo Exception

The Guantanamo Exception
Here's one reason we shouldn't worry: we have highly secure facilities on U.S. soil (such as Supermax, in Florence, Colorado) that hold appallingly violent individuals who have the potential to pose a great risk to society. Why… Continue reading

Donations Sought – Family Seeks Help With Genetic Test

Donations Sought – Family Seeks Help With Genetic Test
He'd knocked over the candle and was eating the wax,” Desiree said. “He had blisters all over his hand … No one seemed to have any real answers as to why… Continue reading

Hypoxia Boosts Walking Ability in Spinal Cord Patients

Hypoxia Boosts Walking Ability in Spinal Cord Patients
Asked to comment, Michael G. Fehlings, MD, PhD, professor, neurosurgery, University of Toronto, and medical director, Krembil Neuroscience Centre, Toronto Western Hospital, Ontario, Canada, said it was "a very nicely done" study… Continue reading

Not All Meals Are Created Equal

Not All Meals Are Created Equal
Research over the past 10 to 20 years shows that children who have an under supply of certain chemicals and minerals can lead to depression, anxiety, irritability, hyperactivity, and cognitive problems. All of which… Continue reading

Is My Mom Right in Her Argument About Anorexia?

Question by Kori: Is my mom right in her argument about anorexia?
I’m 14.
So, I ate some fast food Sunday night, which I haven’t done in awhile, and boom, Monday morning I’m not feeling so well. I did not… Continue reading

Young Sault Woman Battling Depression Works Herself Back — Albeit Slowly

Young Sault woman battling depression works herself back — albeit slowly
There were hospitalizations here and in London, Ont., for seizures and stomach problems, as well as treatment for what Cutler describes as "major depressive disorder and anxiety." About… Continue reading

Walmart, Lowe's Workers Get Free Joint Surgery

Walmart, Lowe's workers get free joint surgery
Nancy E. Gin, medical director for Kaiser's Orange County facilities, credits her group's efficiency, experience and collaborative approach for its selection. She said that Kaiser is … That doesn't include surgeon's fee, rehabilitation… Continue reading

Naperville Health Briefs

Naperville health briefs
The agency's counseling services and prevention and early intervention programs are designed around families because if one family member is impacted by anxiety, depression, or an eating disorder, the entire family is affected by it, officials said… Continue reading

National Cholesterol Education Month Advice: Brush Up on Your Knowledge

National Cholesterol Education Month Advice: Brush Up on Your Knowledge
4, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — September is National Cholesterol Education Month and leading cardiologist Dr. Carl Lavie, Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention at the John Ochsner… Continue reading