Science & Technology

Bipolar Depression And Its Impact On Day-To-Day Life
New Insights From a National Survey
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How To Talk To Your Children About "Sexting"
Technology is central to young people's relationships-and parents need to understand what it all means.
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All About The Bundles: Tying Services Together
Bundling telecommunications services together can be an effective way to save money.
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The Power Of Love: Maintaining A Fulfilling Relationship Despite The Challenges Of Alzheimer's Disease
Although there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, there are effective FDA-approved treatments.
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Free Resource For Consumers Considering LASIK
Consumers who are thinking about whether to have LASIK now have a new resource to help them with their decision.
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Words To Live By For Your Health
There's good news for people taking a beta-blocker to control high blood pressure.
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Olympia Dukakis and Louis Zorich Urge Older Adults to Take Advantage of Medicare Diabetes Screening Benefit and to Ask.Screen.Know.
Approximately seven out of 10 adults, age 65 or older, have diabetes or pre-diabetes, and of those people with diabetes, almost half don't know it.
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Just In Time: A New Mosquito "Killing Machine"
Warm weather means mosquito season is upon us, and so is the need to protect ourselves from West Nile and other diseases these flying pests may carry.
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Heart Health Check-Up: New Tool For People With High Blood Pressure
Are you among the 74 million adults in the US who have high blood pressure? There may be a new option to help you control it.
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Avoiding Cell Phone Elbow
With over half the planet going mobile, could "cell phone elbow" be the latest thing we have to worry about?
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Cut Costs, Not Corners For Back-To-School
Consider these tips for making smart choices.
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Understanding Multiple Sclerosis
Many people with multiple sclerosis may have a way to get their disease under better control.
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Unique Opportunities For "A+" Teachers
Students, parents and entire communities have the opportunity to nominate the best teachers to attend an all-expense paid professional development program designed to bolster teaching of math and science.
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FDA Approves New Use Of Drug To Help Thousands of Children
A recently approved drug use may help many of the thousands of children living with a rare but serious disease.
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Just Text Me You Love Me. More Americans Using Their Mobile Phones For Matters Of The Heart
So much for whispering sweet nothings. It seems that texting and social networking sites may be the new way to show you care--and that you don't.
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The Virtual Office: Gateway To Growth
To reach its full potential, a small business needs a comprehensive business plan that helps keep start-up costs low.
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Small Business Owners Find Technology Advice In Their Own Backyards
Setting up shop as an entrepreneur can be as exhilarating as it can be daunting. Entrepreneurs often find the details of managing their businesses are on-the-job training lessons.
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Fishermen Are Helping To Keep Oceans Healthy
Recreational fishermen are helping the government to reel in information on the health of the ocean and its ecosystems.
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Take Charge Of Your Health With Daily At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
According to the Mayo Clinic, at-home blood pressure monitoring is an important part of managing high blood pressure. What many don't realize is that blood pressure monitoring should be a part of their daily routine, just the same as showering or brushing their teeth.
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Vascular Health Quiz
If all your blood vessels were lined up end to end, they could encircle the Earth almost four times.
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Technologies That Can Help Reduce Household Expenses
There are many ways to cut costs while taking advantage of technology, including switching to cell phones exclusively.
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Boosting Your Immune System Response To The Swine Flu
The quick spread of the swine flu, or the A (H1N1) strain of influenza, has people wondering what steps they can take to protect themselves--and, fortunately, there are a few easy ones.
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Tablet Computers Prepare Students For Tomorrow's Technology
Many university students have jumped on the tablet bandwagon.
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Staying Connected Throughout A Residential Move And During Violent Weather
Before, during and after relocating, it's important to stay connected-and make sure essential services don't get interrupted.
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Lighting Could Be New Key To Greener Vehicles
With tougher federal fuel economy and emissions standards, automotive engineers have found what may be a surprising way to wring an extra mile per gallon out of today's vehicles.
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A Couple's Journey With Breast Cancer: Tips For Co-Survival
According to the American Cancer Society, three out of four American families have a family member with cancer.
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Increasing The Options For Those With Advanced Kidney Cancer
A new treatment may offer some good news for those with advanced kidney cancer.
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New Medicines Offer Hope To African-Americans
There's good news for members of the African-American community who are at risk for asthma, diabetes and sickle cell disease.
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Vaccine Research Urgent In HIV Prevention
We are at an important crossroads in developing new HIV prevention tools.
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New Study Aimed At Slowing The Progression Of Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers in the United States and Canada are trying to determine whether the investigational drug bapineuzumab (bapi) can help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
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High School Senior Manages A Rare Disorder While Pursuing Her Dreams
Breanna Hardy, a 17-year-old from Franklin, Wis., was only a few days old when doctors diagnosed her with PKU following a standard heel-prick blood test.
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Cool Gadgets For Dads, Grads This Summer
The latest in electronic gadgetry can make a great gift for dads and grads.
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Charities Find Innovative Ways To Cut Costs
Even in tough economic times, Americans have found ways to help those in need.
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Technology Ties Families Together
Keeping the family's electronics organized is an essential part of making a home into a comfortable nest.
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A New Decor Can Be Just A Click Away
Now, with several new home technologies, decorators and do-it-yourselfers can shop for the home--in the comfort of home!
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Digital Storybooks
A new line of storybooks merges digital technology with classic tales to inspire children to read.
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Tech Therapy For The Workaholic
Mobile technology is more popular and affordable than ever before.
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Web Site Shows How To Set Up Electronics
For people who need help setting up their audiovisual components, a new Web site, www.CEAConnectionsGuide.com, offers tips on getting connected.
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Call The Repairman? Appliances Do It For You
Today's appliances "know" when something's wrong--and can even contact the repair center.
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The Next Green Frontier: Your Home Office
Whether you work from home occasionally or every day, there are several simple things that can be considered when setting up a home office to go green--and save money.
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Patient With Potentially Life-Threatening Blood Clotting Disorder Shares Her Story
Leigh Logan felt the first of many bouts of excruciating pain and swelling in her calf as an 18-year-old college sophomore.
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Treating Chemotherapy Complications
There may be reassuring news for those facing chemotherapy.
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Five Questions To Ask Your Health Care Team About Your Type 2 Diabetes
Learn how to manage diabetes and live a long, healthy life.
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Getting More Out Of Your HDTV
If you're like a growing number of Americans, you're tuned in to the idea of watching high-definition television (HDTV).
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A Doctor--Miles Away--Will See You Now
While some communities have hospital stroke centers with teams trained to treat stroke around the clock, many areas of the country do not. This is why some hospitals are using telemedicine.
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What Follows After Surviving Childhood Cancer
The prognosis has improved for children with cancer.
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Finally, One Thing Moms, Dads And Grads Can Agree On
There's something besides worrying about tuition bills that unites moms, dads and grads.
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Tips To Help Spark Your Child's Interest In Science
Parents can help their children appreciate science and generate enthusiasm to discover the world around them in several ways.
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More Crops And A Better Environment
Here's food for thought: Scientists have discovered a way to help farmers grow more and better crops while having less of an effect on the environment.
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Celebrate Earth Day Every Day-Four Ways Technology Can Help
There are things you can do year--round to help save the environment.
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E-mail: A Must-have For Seniors And Their Children
Getting e-mail can be a life-enhancing experience for both receivers and senders. Same-day photos help bring extended families closer together.
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Protecting The Interests Of American Inventors
Recycling a piece of failed legislation is not the best way to protect American inventors and spur innovation.
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Eye-Opening Facts About Glaucoma
More than 2 million Americans have glaucoma, a progressive eye disease that can lead to blindness if left untreated, and millions more are at risk of having it some day.
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New Research Study Testing An Investigational Medication For Nausea And Vomiting Following Chemotherapy
A new clinical trial, currently open for enrollment, will study an investigational medication that may help prevent nausea and vomiting from occurring during chemotherapy.
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Disaster Preparedness And Wireless Service: Is Your Small Business Ready?
A disaster communications plan can help small businesses adapt should emergency strike.
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Young Woman Finally Diagnosed And Treated After Years Of Suffering From Rare Blood Disorder
Megan Railling was a normal high school student whose life was abruptly put on hold when she was stricken with persistent, severe abdominal pain at the age of 16.
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Treatment Option In Metastatic Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States.
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Free Videos Explain Vascular Conditions
Do you know if you should be concerned about having a stroke?
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Laboratory Tests Can Help Save Lives And Money
There's good news for those with diabetes and those at risk for the condition.
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Winning The War Against Cancer
There's encouraging news in the fight against cancer. Not only are researchers learning more about what causes cancer, but new medications are being developed to treat it.
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A Research Study For Emphysema Sufferers
A new study may help many of the 4 million Americans living with emphysema.
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Tips To Help Women Keep Their Cool
Here are a few steps you can take to reduce hot flashes.
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Is Your Shower Hurting Your Looks?
Minerals in tap water can weigh down hair while drying out and irritating skin.
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Reaching Students In The Digital Age
Today's classrooms use a variety of digital technology to help engage students.
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Science And Math Scholarships
Each year, hundreds of high school students from around the world receive a science and math scholarship to attend a weeklong program in Washington, D.C.
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Is Your Business Ready For The Mobile Web?
Increasingly, businesses are turning to the small screen of a mobile phone to mine for big opportunities.
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Digital Cameras Help Keep The Focus On Sharing
For many consumers, digital cameras are all about sharing.
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Survey: Consumers Fed Up With Wireless Charges
Wireless customers are getting increasingly frustrated with all the taxes and surcharges on their bills.
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Celiac Disease: More Than A Digestive Illness
Doctors can do something for people with a condition most don't even know they have.
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Doctors Working Together Means Better Patient Care
In the face of ever-increasing costs and challenges to our health care system, consumer advocates, policymakers, insurance providers, patients and doctors are looking for ways to reform the system so that everyone receives high-quality, affordable care.
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Making The Digital TV Switch Easier
It's important for everyone to help people get hooked up so that the digital TV conversion is ready for prime time.
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Advances In Breast Cancer: Simple Blood Test Aids in Treating Late Stage Patients
By combining advanced drug therapies, routine mammograms, advanced breast ultrasounds and MRIs, doctors are making strides in fighting many metastatic cancers more effectively.
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Be Sweet to Your Feet If You Have Diabetes
Be sweet to your feet by following these foot care tips.
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State-Of-The-Art Medical Imaging Technology Helps Provide Lifesaving Stroke Detection
There is new technology that is able to diagnose stroke symptoms faster than ever before.
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World Glaucoma Day Raises Awareness Of Glaucoma: A Silent But Preventable Sight Thief
Here is what you should know about glaucoma.
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TMD: What Everyone Should Know
Jaw joint disorders can cause headaches and neck pain. Fortunately, they can be treated by specially trained dentists.
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Women Should Take Gum Disease To Heart
Proper oral care can improve heart health.
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Free Iron Screening For People Living With Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Do you or someone you know suffer from myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)? Did you know that multiple blood transfusions can put you at risk for a serious condition?
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Simple Steps Can Make A Big Difference In Managing Nasal Allergies
Set a day each week to wash bedding in hot water (130ø F) and dry bedding in a hot dryer to help kill dust mites.
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Tips To Help Keep Electronic Gizmos From Becoming Obsolete
New electronic devices are designed with new features and should be updated periodically.
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Top Medical Treatment Found In Middle America
Advanced technology for brain and spine surgery is available in more places than many people realize.
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Air: The Sky's The Limit
Chemistry plays an important role in protecting the environment and reducing our carbon footprints.
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Making Green By Going Green
If you've been talking about greening up and making some extra cash, you might want to start with your cell phone.
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Effective Online Marketing Has A New Address
A new business directory adds social networking and e-commerce features to its listings.
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Smart Toe Implant Lets Foot Surgery Patients Go Wireless
It's no wonder that millions of Americans suffer from some form of foot pain. The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) estimates that by age 50, the majority of people have logged 75,000 miles on their feet.
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New Treatments May Further Reduce Fatality Rates
There's encouraging news about two of the leading causes of early death in America today--heart disease and stroke.
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Don't Lose Sight Of Your Eye Health
A comprehensive eye examination can catch problems with your eyes well before your vision is affected.
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COPD: Learn More About It
What's the difference between awareness and understanding? The answer could save your life.
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Social Media Provides Opportunities For Small Business
By using all aspects of the Internet, small businesses can reach a greater consumer base.
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Digestive Disease Makes Food Unbearable For Sufferers
Imagine having difficulty swallowing every time you eat.
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An Energy-Efficient Way To Switch To Digital TV
There's good news for budget-minded consumers who want to keep using their analog TV sets once the national switch to a digital signal takes place.
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Cold Weather Advice For Healthy Skin
Experts say that the winter months can take a serious toll on skin and remind us to follow skin care regimens to adapt to cold temperatures, strong winds and harsh conditions.
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New Advances Improve Outlook For People With Cancer
Cancer incidence and death rates are declining, thanks to advances in cancer research.
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Paralyzed From The Chest Down, Triathlete Takes Second In The Handcycle Division Of The Ford Ironman World Championship
Crossing the finish line in second place at the 2008 Ford Ironman Triathlon World Championship is a dream that almost didn't come true for 34-year-old Jason Fowler, who was one of five wheelchair qualifiers.
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It's Time To Move It To End MS
There's encouraging news for people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
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A Day With The Atom
Life would not exist without radiation.
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Keep Home Technology Running Smoothly
Steps you can take to head off a computer meltdown.
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Iraq Vet's New Enemy: Chronic Pain
Darisse Smith got back the life she refused to give up.
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Prevention Key In The Fight Against Heart Disease
Heart disease is largely preventable.
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Tips To Help The Tech-Obsessed Disconnect
According to a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive and sponsored by Intel, 65 percent of adults feel they "cannot live without Internet" access.
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From Outer Space To The Eye Clinic
Out-of-this-world medical research may have a down-to-earth effect on sight.
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New Science Helps Fight Aging
You might not think time is on your side when it comes to fighting the effects of aging, but science is.
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Untangling The Mysteries Of The Brain
Novel approach to treating Alzheimer's disease.
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Easing Treatment For People With Kidney Troubles
A new way to treat kidney disease may make life a lot easier for many.
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Living With Bipolar Depression
The more you know about a condition such as bipolar disorder, and in particular the depressive episodes of the condition, the better able you may be to manage it if you or someone you care about is ever among the estimated 8 million American adults who may be living with the disorder.
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Boosting The Economy
The aerospace and defense industry is seen as a key part of reviving America's economy.
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