The Checkup Archive: General Health
That lingering cough
Don't think I don't see you glaring at me. Yes, those are my kids, coughing up a storm. And, yes, if they were your kids, I'd be glaring at you. I wish I could hang big signs around my son's and daughter's necks saying "No longer contagious -- we think."...
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Jennifer LaRue Huget
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November 19, 2009; 7:00 AM ET |
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General Health
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Influenza
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When the handwriting on the wall spells autism
A new and very small study shows that kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to have worse handwriting than their non-ASD peers. Of 14 kids with ASD and 14 without who were asked to complete a standardized handwriting test, those with ASD specifically had trouble forming letter shapes correctly....
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Jennifer LaRue Huget
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November 12, 2009; 7:00 AM ET |
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Neurological disorders
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Which diet makes you happy?
In the ongoing debate about which diet is the best, here's a question you may not have heard before: Which diet is most likely to make you happy? A new study, surprisingly, indicates that when it comes to elevating your mood, not all diets are created equal....
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Rob Stein
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November 11, 2009; 7:00 AM ET |
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General Health
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Mental Health
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Nutrition and Fitness
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Obesity
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Psychology
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Women's Health
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Cat catches swine flu
Does the swine flu pandemic pose a threat to your pet? Yes, according to a report out today from the American Veterinary Medical Association. A cat in Iowa has tested positive for the H1N1 virus, state officials confirmed this morning, "marking the first time a cat has been diagnosed with...
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Rob Stein
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November 4, 2009; 12:25 PM ET |
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General Health
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Sneezes spread paranoia
During these days of swine flu fears, common sneezes and coughs are spreading more than just colds and the flu. They're spreading paranoia, according to new research. University of Michigan psychologist Spike Lee and colleagues decided to test whether people's fears of sneezes and coughs spilled over into other areas....
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Rob Stein
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November 4, 2009; 7:15 AM ET |
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Family Health
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General Health
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Health Policy
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Influenza
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Mental Health
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Psychology
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Vaccinations
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Spreading swine flu
People may be able to spread swine flu even after their symptoms have subsided, according to new research. A study of Air Force cadets who came down with the flu this summer found that a significant proportion of them were still "shedding" virus more than 24 hours after their fever...
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Rob Stein
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October 21, 2009; 7:00 AM ET |
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