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HSC Med Students Get Marching Orders On Match Day
Last Updated: 6:33 PM 03/18/10 - March 17th was St. Patrick's Day and Thursday, March 18th is Match Day. It's not as well known as St. Patty's Day, in fact the only ones who celebrate it are medical school students.
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Melanoma Survivors at Higher Risk of Other Cancers
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Last Updated: 5:11 AM 03/18/10 - A new study found that people who survive one melanoma skin cancer, are about nine times more likely to develop a second melanoma. (Full Story)
Falls & Wrecks Cause Most Brain Injuries
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Last Updated: 5:08 AM 03/18/10 - A new government report finds one-point-seven million brain injuries happen every year in the U.S. (Full Story)
Impotence Strong Predictor of Heart Attacks
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Last Updated: 8:25 AM 03/17/10 - Men with erectile dysfunction and heart disease are twice as likely to suffer from heart attacks and twice as likely to die compared to men who only have cardiovascular disease. (Full Story)
Number of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers Growing
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Last Updated: 8:26 AM 03/16/10 - Non-Melanoma skin cancers are on the rise. (Full Story)
School Lunches Linked to Kids' Obesity
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Last Updated: 8:13 AM 03/16/10 - Children who eat school lunches are more likely to be overweight or obese than kids who bring lunch from home (Full Story)
Preventing Sports Injuries
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Last Updated: 11:02 PM 03/12/10 - Spring is almost here and outdoor activities including sports will be enjoyed by many. But since sports in Texas can be played all year long, more and more children are getting injured all year long. (Full Story)
Students Urged to get Vaccinated Before Spring Break
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Last Updated: 9:45 AM 03/12/10 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reminding college students that the best way to stay healthy for Spring Break is to get the H1N1 vaccine. (Full Story)
Children Turning to Inhaling to Get High
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Last Updated: 9:46 AM 03/12/10 - Health experts are warning that more children are inhaling chemicals found in your home in order to get high. (Full Story)
Overuse Causes Child Sports Injuries
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Last Updated: 8:17 AM 03/11/10 - With more kids playing sports year-round, doctors warn they should be watched very closely for injuries. (Full Story)
Botox to Treat Muscle Spasms
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Last Updated: 8:13 AM 03/11/10 - Botox is not just for wrinkles any more. (Full Story)
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