Health
Is there really such a thing as a broken heart?
On Valentine's Day, people who have been unlucky in love are sometimes said to suffering from a "broken heart."
Feb 8, 2012
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Dark chocolate and red wine are the heart-healthy food, drink of love
Forget the oysters and the champagne this Valentine’s Day. If you want to keep your true love’s heart beating strong, dark chocolate and red wine are the food and drink of love, said Susan Ofria, clinical nutrition ...
Feb 6, 2012
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Dentistry
Dentist appointment "do's and don'ts" for best results
Many dread a trip to the dentist, but there are important things you need to do, and not do, beforehand to have a successful visit. Communicating with your dentist before the visit is often critical.
May 19, 2014
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Health
Kids who specialize in one sport may have higher injury risk
Competitive young athletes are under increasing pressure to play only one sport year round, but such specialization could increase the risk of injuries, a Loyola University Health System study has found.
May 2, 2011
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Other
Bacteria in urine could contribute to overactive bladder
Contrary to popular belief, urine is not sterile and the bacteria in it may be associated with overactive bladder (OAB) in some women, according to research presented today at the annual meeting of the American Society for ...
May 18, 2014
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Ophthalmology
'Lazy eye' childhood condition can be treated in adults
When Aleksandra Pryszczewska was a toddler, she often stumbled and bumped into things because of an eye condition called strabismus, or lazy eye. Her left eye veered to the far right, altering her line of vision causing her ...
Jun 9, 2016
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Health
Top 5 winter activities to land you in the ER
(Medical Xpress) -- The first day of winter was Wednesday, Dec. 21, and many states are bracing for a season of snow and ice. Broken bones from snowboarding and sledding top the list of common visits to the Emergency ...
Dec 22, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Landmark CAR-T cancer study published
Loyola University Medical Center is the only Chicago center that participated in the pivotal clinical trial of a groundbreaking cancer treatment that genetically engineers a patient's immune system to attack cancer cells.
Dec 10, 2017
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Ophthalmology
Patients who suffer dry eyes find relief from wide-diameter contact lenses
(Medical Xpress) -- Susan Loughman is among the tens of millions of Americans who suffer dry eyes. She has an especially bad condition, which makes it feel like there's sandpaper in her eyes.
Mar 22, 2012
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Health
Chicago's reputation as one of 'worst place to live with spring allergies' just got worse
Budding trees and greening grass may bring a sigh of relief to some Chicagoans, but for 40 million other Americans the signs of spring leave them gasping for breath.
Apr 13, 2011
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