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May 2007 Archives

Almost two thirds of all Americans will take a trip some time during the next three months. Here are some tips for making your break a vacation from s...
While some people may joke that they are addicted to their Blackberry, the wireless handheld device that allows users to email, text and web browse, o...
A: "You need to be checked by your oncologist yearly," says Christy A. Russell, M.D., co-director of the Lee Breast Center at USC/Norris Cancer Hospit...
If you're suffering a mild case of diarrhea – that is, no blood or fever, which might indicate a bacterial infection – then taking over the counter me...
A: Occupational therapists work with individuals with a variety of conditions in order to enhance participation in everyday activities, says Julie McL...
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than five million Americans and is the most common form of dementia. Recent research points towards potential t...
The month of May has been nationally designated as Skin Cancer Awareness Month in the United States. To mark the occasion and help raise awareness, US...
With wildfires raging in numerous parts of the country this past week, the air quality around these fires has been severely compromised. "People who l...
A. The short answer is no, according to Thomas Chen, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of neurological surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. "...
Is tea worth all its recent healthy hype? Two USC researchers give an expert scoop on whether or not tea lives up to the claims of liquid salvation. ...
A: It's possible, since gums usually bleed because they are infected with gingivitis, says Jennifer Holtzman, D.D.S., M.P.H., assistant professor at U...

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