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85 stories found, listing (1 - 25)

Coke deal costs physicians' group

Published Thursday, November 05, 2009
CHICAGO -- Advice about soft drinks and health from the American Academy of Family Physicians will soon be brought to you by Coke. The academy has prompted outcry and lost members with its alliance with the Coca-Cola Co. The deal will fund educati ... full story

Old-school bypass better, study shows

Published Thursday, November 05, 2009
NEW YORK -- The first big test of "off-pump" bypass surgery produced a surprise: Bypass has fewer problems and is more successful done the old way.Traditionally, a heart bypass is done while the patient is hooked up to a heart-lung machine, or on-pum ... full story

Health & Fitness Calendar

Published Wednesday, November 04, 2009
CLINICOngoing* Brazos County Health Department immunizations. 201 N. Texas Ave. in Bryan: Mondays 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Tuesdays 9-10:30 a.m. (adults only) and 2-5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m. to noon. Lincoln Center in Col ... full story

Health & Fitness Calendar

Published Wednesday, October 28, 2009
CLINICOngoing* Brazos County Health Department immunizations. 201 N. Texas Ave. in Bryan: Mondays 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Tuesdays 9-10:30 a.m. (adults only) and 2-5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m. to noon. Lincoln Center in Col ... full story

Study: Heart failure drug guidelines often ignored

Published Wednesday, October 21, 2009
CHICAGO -- Most hospitalized heart failure patients are sent home without widely recommended inexpensive pills, despite a program to get more doctors to follow treatment guidelines, a study suggests.Only one-third of 12,565 patients eligible for the ... full story

Sugar cereals are 'Smart Choices'? FDA not so sure

Published Wednesday, October 21, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Ever wondered how that "Smart Choices" sticker wound up on the front of Froot Loops or Cocoa Puffs?Well, federal health officials are having similar thoughts, and they're warning food manufacturers.The Food and Drug Administration said ... full story

Health & Fitness Calendar

Published Wednesday, October 21, 2009
CLINICOngoingBrazos County Health Department immunizations. 201 N. Texas Ave. in Bryan: Mondays 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Tuesdays 9-10:30 a.m. (adults only) and 2-5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m. to noon. Lincoln Center in Colle ... full story

'Pregnancy tumor' may be avoided

Published Wednesday, October 14, 2009
During the second trimester of pregnancy, some women develop what is known as a pregnancy tumor, a red or purple growth in the mouth.The growth is non-cancerous and can form anywhere in the mouth. Usually, however, it occurs on the front side of ... full story

Health & Fitness Calendar

Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009
CLINICThursdayShots for Tots. 2-5:30 p.m. St. Joseph Education Annex, corner of East 29th Street and Broadmoor Drive in Bryan. Free immunizations for ages newborn to 12, provided by the Brazos County Health Department. Bring shot record. 731-1231.Ong ... full story

Hydration key to overall health

Published Tuesday, October 13, 2009
People are always advised to drink plenty of water, especially during the hot summer months, but chronic dehydration is a problem many have without even realizing it."For most people, chronic dehydration is just the way they feel all the time, so the ... full story

Health & Fitness Calendar

Published Tuesday, October 06, 2009
CLINICOngoingBrazos County Health Department immunizations. 201 N. Texas Ave. in Bryan: Mondays 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Tuesdays 9-10:30 a.m. (adults only) and 2-5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Fridays 10 a.m. to noon. Lincoln Center in Colle ... full story

Health & Fitness Calendar

Published Wednesday, September 30, 2009
CLINICAL WORKWednesday-Friday-Monday-TuesdayBrazos County Health Department seasonal flu vaccines. Monday--8:30-11:30 a.m.; Tuesday--9-10:30 a.m. (adults only) and 2-5 p.m.; Wednesday--8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Friday--10 a.m. to noon. 201 North Texas ... full story

Health & Fitness Calendar

Published Thursday, September 24, 2009
CLINICAL WORKMondayBrazos County Health Department immunization clinic, 8:30-11:30 a.m. 201 N. Texas Ave., Bryan. All ages: Immunizations, $5/child and $25/adult. Adults: TB skin test $10, tetanus $10. Accepts Medicaid for children. 361-4440.Monday-T ... full story

Health & Fitness Calendar

Published Friday, September 18, 2009
CLINICAL WORKMondayBrazos County Health Department immunization clinic, 8:30-11:30 a.m. 201 N. Texas Ave., Bryan. All ages: Immunizations, $5/child and $25/adult. Adults: TB skin test $10, tetanus $10. Accepts Medicaid for children. 361-4440.Monday-T ... full story

Early flu season -- what everyone needs to know

Published Friday, September 18, 2009
WASHINGTON -- Flu season's in full swing two months early this year -- and nearly all the cases are the new swine flu strain that so far is targeting mostly children and younger adults.That doesn't mean older people are off the hook. They sometimes c ... full story

Health & Fitness Calendar

Published Thursday, September 10, 2009
CLINICAL WORKMondayBrazos County Health Department immunization clinic, 8:30-11:30 a.m. 201 N. Texas Ave., Bryan. All ages: Immunizations, $5/child and $25/adult. Adults: TB skin test $10, tetanus $10. Accepts Medicaid for children. 361-4440.Monday-T ... full story

Kids need meningitis protection

Published Thursday, September 03, 2009
By LAURAN NEERGAARDAssociated PressWASHINGTON -- Fever, chills, vomiting: It starts like a stomach bug or the flu. But bacterial meningitis can go on to kill terrifyingly fast -- one of the few infections in the U.S. where someone can feel fine in th ... full story

Health & Fitness Calendar

Published Thursday, September 03, 2009
CLINICAL WORKMondayBrazos County Health Department immunization clinic, 8:30-11:30 a.m. 201 N. Texas Ave., Bryan. All ages: Immunizations, $5/child and $25/adult. Adults: TB skin test $10, tetanus $10. Accepts Medicaid for children. 361-4440.GET MOVI ... full story

Milo's wife shares her workout pet peeves

Published Friday, August 28, 2009
Hello everybody, no Milo today. I'm swiping Milo's computer for this column. I'm Tracy, his wife. In the interest of full disclosure, I must say that I'm not as big of a fitness nut as he is. But I occasionally get to the gym. I'm probably more like ... full story

Health & Fitness Calendar

Published Friday, August 28, 2009
CLINICAL WORKMondayBrazos County Health Department immunization clinic, 8:30-11:30 a.m. 201 N. Texas Ave., Bryan. All ages: Immunizations, $5/child and $25/adult. Adults: TB skin test $10, tetanus $10. Accepts Medicaid for children. 361-4440.GET MOVI ... full story

FitFlop: Get a workout while you walk?

Published Friday, August 28, 2009
MIAMI -- A flip flop that firms and tones as you walk sounds too good to be true.Is it? The makers of FitFlop -- the shoe sold at 4,500 stores around the world -- say the sandal was designed to be a workout while you walk, with "side effects" of com ... full story

Health & Fitness Calendar

Published Thursday, August 20, 2009
CLINICAL WORKMondayBrazos County Health Department immunization clinic, 8:30-11:30 a.m. 201 N. Texas Ave., Bryan. All ages: Immunizations, $5/child and $25/adult. Adults: TB skin test $10, tetanus $10. Accepts Medicaid for children. 361-4440.GET MOVI ... full story

Taking issue with 'Time' myth

Published Thursday, August 20, 2009
I just read an article in Time magazine that must be responded to. Usually these things can be ignored.Not this time.It irritated me on two levels: as a personal trainer and as a writer who spent 15 years as a journalist. Time features the article, " ... full story

Health & Fitness Calendar

Published Thursday, August 06, 2009
CLINICAL WORKMondayBrazos County Health Department immunization clinic, 8:30-11:30 a.m. 201 N. Texas Ave., Bryan. All ages: Immunizations, $5/child and $25/adult. Adults: TB skin test $10, tetanus $10. Accepts Medicaid for children. 361-4440.GET MOVI ... full story

Strengthen feet with special barefoot shoes

Published Thursday, August 06, 2009
I've never been one who goes gaga over a product. Sure, there are programs, such as the Titleist Performance Institute and Functional Movement Systems, that excite me. But products are few and far between. Typically, that's because the products are a ... full story

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