Canadians want thin, but spend obese - United Press International

BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- New studies suggesting vitamin supplements do not prevent cancer, rejecting earlier studies saying they did, confuse patients, the author of a U.S. study says. HINES, Ill., Jan. 7 (UPI) -- Deep brain stimulation to help ...

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Putting your best foot forward - Tuscaloosa News

The strong, flexible human foot — which has 26 bones, more than 100 ligaments, 30 joints and 19 muscles — is an engineering marvel. Over the course of a day, we subject our feet to weight loads equivalent to several hundred tons. Pain often ...

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Walking is a real pain in the arch - The Sun

This is probably caused by a strained ligament in your foot. Using an arch support and taking some anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen should solve the problem. If it gets worse, especially if you’re in pain while at rest, you should ...

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Company set to add 800 jobs in St. Lucie - Palm Beach Interactive

PORT ST. LUCIE — Beleaguered by a busted housing market, St. Lucie County is about to get some relief. Diabetes-equipment firm Liberty Medical, already one of the county's largest private employers, revealed Tuesday that it plans to expand its ...

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Feedback Blog - Reading Eagle

News that a township supervisor was charged with assaulting a police officer has left some Lower Alsace residents questioning his ability to lead. "It's disturbing, to say the least," township resident Jim Boyer said. "You want your public officials ...

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Winter Is Tough on Feet - KRNV

MONDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Winter can be a tough season for feet, according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. "Foot ailments caused by snowy and icy conditions, as well as those caused by wearing improper footwear, are just ...

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Week in Review - Tuesday, Jan 6 - Delaware Online

In a battle between the top two ranked reams in the state, the No. 1 St. Mark’s High girls basketball team used a strong third quarter to top No. 2 Caravel Academy 51-40 in a nonconference girls basketball game at Caravel tonight. Join the Delaware ...

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