The Checkup: November 30, 2008 - December 6, 2008
States of Good Health
Most of us probably don't consult the United Health Foundation when it comes to choosing a place to live. But maybe we should. The 19th annual "America's Health Rankings: A Call to Action for Individuals and Their Communities" released Wednesday by the UHF in partnership with the American Public Health...
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Jennifer LaRue Huget
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December 5, 2008; 7:00 AM ET |
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General Health
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Does Abortion Traumatize Women?
Does abortion leave some women severely emotionally traumatized? That question has been the focus of a long bitter debate, with some claiming that abortion can cause a syndrome similar to post-traumatic stress disorder dubbed "post-abortion syndrome." A new study out today is wading back into this hot-button question --and concludes...
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Rob Stein
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December 4, 2008; 7:00 AM ET |
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Women's Health
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Vaccines: Bad Business for Doctors?
We in America seem to take the ready availability of vaccines for granted. Every so often there's a shortage of one vaccination or another, but for the most part we feel confident that we and our children will have access to the shots that protect us against a wide range...
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Jennifer LaRue Huget
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December 3, 2008; 7:00 AM ET |
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The Business of Health
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Take the Holiday Challenge! Start by Stopping Stress.
The Health section's annual Holiday Challenge is now underway, and the question is: Can you enjoy the holiday season without gaining any weight? Today's "Eat, Drink and Be Healthy" column offers strategies for doing just that -- not trying to lose weight, but simply holding the line on holiday weight...
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Jennifer LaRue Huget
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December 2, 2008; 7:00 AM ET |
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Nutrition and Fitness
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How to Mark World AIDS Day? How About Getting Screened?
Twenty years ago today was the first World AIDS Day. I remember it well. The museum at which I then worked had a ceremony; when it was over, I hugged a dear friend, who was gay, and begged him to be careful. That was back when most of us thought...
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Jennifer LaRue Huget
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December 1, 2008; 7:00 AM ET |
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Family Health
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