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Parents pressure doctors to delay childhood vaccinations
by November 26 2015
This is one in an occasional series about children’s health issues. We know that many of our readers ...
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Brain abnormalities leading to tinnitus pain identified
by November 19 2015
There is one unwelcomed commonality shared by Ronald Reagan, Barbra Streisand, Charles Darwin and Alex Trebek. Give up? ...
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Cancer Society suggests fewer breast cancer screenings
by November 19 2015
The American Cancer Society in October announced new breast cancer screening guidelines for the first time since May ...
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VNA extends “Shoo the Flu” clinics through Nov. 21
by November 18 2015
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The VNA’s "Shoo the Flu" public vaccination clinics are being extended until Saturday, Nov. 21. ...
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VNA offers no-cost blood pressure, blood sugar screenings
by November 16 2015
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — VNA Home Health and Hospice is offering the following no-cost blood pressure and blood sugar ...
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Sleep apnea often misdiagnosed as depression
by November 12 2015
A new study from the University of Western Australia found that more than 70 percent of people with ...
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Nuclear cardiology: Not as scary as it sounds
by November 12 2015
“Nuclear” and “cardiology,” are two words that are rife with less-than-pleasant connotations. The word “nuclear” can instantly conjure ...
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Frequent dizziness may indicate a serious health problem
by November 12 2015
It’s probably a pretty safe bet that most of us have, on occasion, felt a moment or two ...
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Triple-teaming breast cancer with more detection
by November 05 2015
Jenifer Baumgardner and Emily Boeckman don't want to give breast cancer a fair fight. In fact, they actively ...
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The Great American Smoke-Out coming to Vero
by November 05 2015
Smoking can be a tough nut to crack. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says nicotine dependence ...
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Scientists find liver-regenerating cells ‘very exciting’
by October 29 2015
Even people with a modest knowledge of the human body know the liver is one tough organ. In ...
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Area hospitals upgrade wound care capabilities
by October 29 2015
Wound care has come a long way since the days when Mercurochrome and gauze bandages were considered an ...