By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant You’d surely notice the tell-tale odor of cigarette smoke on your child if he or she were lighting up. But
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Cancer: Can Complementary Medicine Help?
Experts say a number of therapies can help in the treatment of cancer and its side effects By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant All any patient
Complementary Medicine Becoming Mainstream
One third of Americans report using some form of complementary medicine By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant About one-third of Americans use complementary or “integrative” medicine,
David M. Holmes, M.D.
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Sprint into Spring
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Blood Pressure: Understanding the New Guidelines
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8 Health Issues Affecting Baby Boomers
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Occupational Hearing Loss is Preventable
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Thomas J. Madejski, M.D.
Buffalo-area doctor, elected president of Medical Society of the State of New York, wants to focus on preventive care to curb obesity, diabetes By
Aquatic Therapy: The Healing Power of Water
By Kyra Mancine You don’t even need to know how to swim to participate. Aquatic therapy is a way for people with a variety