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Debilitating migraines a near-daily mix of tension headache and torture

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By Brie Zeltner, The Plain Dealer

May 03, 2010, 3:30PM
My brain, like 36 million other Americans, behaves differently from those of people who have never had one of these headaches. Our brains are hypersensitive, demanding little brats that throw earsplitting, room-rocking tantrums at the slightest provocation.  Full story »

Losing daughter spurs couple to raise research money for childhood cancer

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By Angela Townsend, The Plain Dealer

May 04, 2010, 9:56AM
Not long after his daughter's death, Steve Crowley and his wife, Cynthia Van Lenten, began raising money for pediatric cancer research. They also began traveling to Washington, D.C., and Columbus with other advocates and supporters to lobby politicians for more research money. Full story »

Cleveland Clinic dishes gone, but some healthy options remain at Progressive Field

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By Kaye Spector, The Plain Dealer

May 04, 2010, 8:15AM
Some healthful foods still are available from Progressive Field vendors. And, you can carry in your own so long as it's in a soft sided cooler, the Cleveland Indians say. Full story »

Treadmills for swimmers? Special pools enable swimming in place

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By Zachary Lewis, The Plain Dealer

May 04, 2010, 7:15AM
The concept, unlike actual swimming, is simple. At the heart of every model is an engine generating a current of resistance strong enough to hold you in place as you swim. Full story »

Eating fruits, veggies modestly linked to lower cancer risk, study says

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By Kaye Spector, The Plain Dealer

May 03, 2010, 2:28PM
A new study highlights a problem with research studies that attempt to link diet and health. Full story »
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Lowering your daily salt intake can help improve your health (video)

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By Plain Dealer guest columnist

May 03, 2010, 11:15AM
Getting enough salt in your diet is simple. The trick is cutting it back. But lowering how much you consume can help lower your blood pressure and keep your heart healthier. Full story »

Protesters rally at St. John Medical Center

By Brie Zeltner, The Plain Dealer

May 02, 2010, 4:46PM
About 50 people gathered across from St. John Medical Center in Westlake Sunday afternoon to protest the closure of two primary care practices that operated in the hospital. Full story »

FDA investigating recall of children's medicine

By Associated Press business staff

May 01, 2010, 6:12PM
The recall involves children's versions of Tylenol, Tylenol Plus, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl, because they don't meet quality standards. Full story »

Aid mission to Honduras from Fairview Hospital offers lessons about life

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By Plain Dealer guest columnist

May 01, 2010, 8:45AM
A brigade from Fairview Hospital goes abroad to help improve health for people in Santa Lucia, Honduras. And while their contribution was important, the author suspects the Hondurans contributed something far more significant. Full story »

Cleveland Clinic reports six operating room fires in past year, three patients injured

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By Diane Suchetka, The Plain Dealer

May 01, 2010, 6:00AM
The Cleveland Clinic has told health inspectors that six operating room fires broke out at the hospital from April 2009 through March 2010. Three people suffered minor injuries as a result. And the Clinic has taken steps to prevent further problems. Full story »

Exercise becomes important with aging to preserve mobility and ward off muscle loss

By Plain Dealer guest columnist

April 30, 2010, 8:45AM
Regular exercise can help seniors preserve mobility, promote overall wellness and stave off muscle loss. Full story »

Cleveland Clinic's 8th annual Minority Men's Health Fair draws 1,500 participants

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By Tonya Sams, The Plain Dealer

April 29, 2010, 9:59PM
Men of all ages are treated at more than 30 stations on three floors, getting checked for diabetes, prostate cancer, HIV, glaucoma, high blood pressure and many other health issues. Full story »

Fears of swine flu boosts numbers for seasonal shots to record high

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By Associated Press health & medical staff

April 29, 2010, 3:50PM
A record 40 percent of adults and children got the vaccine. The jump was most dramatic in children, but vaccinations also increased in healthy adults under 50. For all ages, the highest rate previously was about 33 percent in the 2008-2009 season. Full story »

Fighting Fat bloggers: Don't ruin a good week dwelling on disappointment

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By Robert Higgs, The Plain Dealer

April 29, 2010, 12:30PM
Bloggers from the Fighting Fat Blog Network share their stories about trying to fight fat, eat better and live healthier. Full story »

What does a vegan diet look like?

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By Kaye Spector, The Plain Dealer

April 29, 2010, 10:00AM
I adopted a vegan-based diet almost a year ago. The most common question I get is,"What do you eat?" So here is the answer, a bite-by-bite account of what I ate this week.  Full story »

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