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Radiation Exposure in Japan May Be Worse Than Reported

were exposed, and the early symptoms are typically nausea and vomiting. A small dose of radiation exposure will give the person nausea and vomiting in 2-6 hours after exposure and will resolve in less than a day.

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Are Anti-Oxidants Really Good For You?

Are oxidants a bad thing? We used to think oxidants were linked to heart disease, cancer, and aging. Recent studies show that’s NOT true, and our bodies actually need oxidants to maintain healthy functions.

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Flu Shot or Not?

Got the flu? Antibiotics don’t help it get better faster. Patients call me wanting a Z-pack, or some antibiotic because they have the flu. Antibiotics don’t make the flu go away any sooner. The flu is caused by a virus

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Dogs and Health

If you have dogs you know how pets easily become members of the family. Walk your dogs often, for their stimulation, and your exercise.

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Get the H1N1 Vaccine

The exact numbers of death is difficult to determine- some say 25 million in the first 25 weeks (the population of the earth at this time was estimated to be one billion people) — and the estimates of fatalities go up from there.

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Specialty Surgical Hospital

We have invited other weight loss surgeons to the facility, and we are going to become the major weight loss center in Arizona, already doing more LAP-BAND surgeries than any other facility in the Arizona.

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Vaccinations- Why They Are Important to Me

Balto, as you may recall, led the sled dogs on the Iditerod trail to Nome, bringing with him vaccines against diphtheria. They arrived in time, and many were saved. While most recall the heroic dog and his master, few will recall that the reason was to bring vaccines to a population that would have been wiped out.

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The Myth of Second Hand Smoke

The scientific evidence is disputable: secondhand smoke is not a mere annoyance. It is a serious health hazard that can lead to disease and premature death in children and nonsmoking adults.

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