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Health Briefs

Allergist to present study’s findings Dr. W. Donald Cooke will attend the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology meetings this week in Houston, Texas. Cooke ...

DATE: Feb 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Health Briefs

Dementia discussion to be held Wednesday “Tea at 10: A Discussion on Dementia” will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sunshine Gardens Senior Assisted Living Community, 25 S...

DATE: Feb 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Carbs: A diet villain?

In moderation, they’re fine; overconsumption is your enemy

DATE: Feb 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

The downside of positive thinking

Too much optimism can dull your drive to succeed

DATE: Feb 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

For smokers, bad news just gets worse

More diseases shown to be tied to deadly habit

DATE: Feb 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Measles vaccine is smart choice

Late last month, health-care providers across the nation were notified about a significant national outbreak of measles. This multi-state outbreak of the virus, also known as rube...

DATE: Feb 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: La Plata Health Watch

Taking a shot at measles

Health department recommends vaccination

DATE: Feb 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

How much sleep do you really need?

Age matters when it’s time for bed

DATE: Feb 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Music training limits loss of listening skills

Playing when young shows benefits much later in life

DATE: Feb 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

Health Briefs

Thyroid assessment will be offered Friday The thyroid gland is known as the master gland of metabolism because it controls our ability to make energy. Poor thyroid fu...

DATE: Feb 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Health

It’s not easy to change your mind

When a child dies from a head injury, an “undetermined” manner-of-death certification may be seen as an act of cowardice or an act of courage. Brookelynn Palmer, the 13-month-old ...

DATE: Feb 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Coroner's Report