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Blood & Guts: A Short History of Medicine: Grand rounds *
Although I have not the slightest expertise in matters medical, I come from a family replete with doctors, dentists and nurses, do not flinch at the sight of blood and take great pleasure in an hour immersed in the internal intricacies of The Merck Manual of Medical Information .
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Books on epidemics: Spread the word *
With the SARS fever sweeping the nation, The Globe's ANDREW NIKIFORUK takes a look at books that offer both horror and hope
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Madelyn Miller's Guide to Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Books, 2005-2006 ****
Madelyn's picks for the best new books (and cookbooks) on diet plans, lifestyle improvement and improving your body and health!
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Malaria: 'Forgotten epidemic' rears head *
Shivering and sweating feverishly, Felicia Egbuchue took the malaria medicine her doctor prescribed. Although it had cured her in years past, this time it didn't. She was rushed to the hospital and hooked up to an intravenous drip.
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World's oldest person dies at 114 *
Trinidad Iglesias Jordan, who at age 114 was recognized as the world's oldest person, has died after a bout with pneumonia, her family said Monday.
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Buying medical products & dietary supplements online *
A few tips and cautions about buying medical products & dietary supplements online.
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David Griffiths -- An Introduction *
This is the first of many columns by UK biologist David Griffiths. Here, he talks about how he got into the fields of preventative health support and longevity.
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DNA: The Secret of Life -- Not so elementary, my dear Watson *
If the American biologist James Watson should someday get the three-volume life he deserves, I would be particularly happy if the first volume more or less hurries through his early years...
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Klein learns to love medicare *
For 10 years, Ralph tried to convince us that a U.S.-style health-care system was the way to go. But he has finally thrown in the towel, says author GILLIAN STEWARD.
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Lillian Chan at book signing *
The Wellness Options: Guide to Health -- book signing...
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