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Elton John forced to cancel several shows due to respiratory problems

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Sir Elton John, who is scheduled to perform in Huntsville later this year, has cancelled three upcoming shows due to health complications. The superstar's rep made the...

Harsh campaign uses former smokers to drive health realities home

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By now you have likely seen the commercials on TV or heard them on the radio. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently launched a hard-hitting ad campaign that...

Harsh campaign uses former smokers to drive health realities home

from:Huntsville Healthy Living Examiner

By now you have likely seen the commercials on TV or heard them on the radio. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently launched a hard-hitting ad campaign that...

POM Juice lawsuit: Company ordered to stop misrepresenting health benefits

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While pomegranates are packed with healthful antioxidants, the juice from this fruit has not been proven to be an effective treatment for cancer, heart disease or erectile...

UAB among 11 Centers of Excellence in Pain Education selected by NIH

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The National Institutes of Health Pain Consortium announced Monday that it has selected 11 health professional schools as designated Centers of Excellence in Pain Education. The...

Study shows statins could help prevent enlarged prostate

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Statin drugs, which are commonly used to lower cholesterol levels, may have another significant health benefit. A new study shows statin drugs, like Crestor, Lipitor and Zocor,...

Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees dies at age 62

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Robin Gibb, a founding member of the Bee Gees, died Sunday. He was 62.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer's death follows a longtime struggle with liver cancer. In 2012,...

Surgery prescribed for 'American Idol' finalist Phillip Phillips

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One of this season's American Idol finalists is expected to undergo surgery immediately following this year's finale.Phillip Phillip's kidney problems have gotten...

Donna Summer, 'Queen of Disco,' dead at 63

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Donna Summer, often referred to as the "Queen of Disco," has died at the age of 63. She perished Thursday following a battle with cancer.The legendary singer and...

Mary Kennedy, estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., found dead in New York

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A probe into the death of Mary Richardson Kennedy is under way. The estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was found dead on the family’s property in Bedford, just north...

Tyra Banks was too fat to model by some industry standards

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Earlier this month, Vogue magazine issued a ban on underage and ultra-skinny models. Supermodel Tyra Banks responded Tuesday, saying the decision of the magazine's editors to...

BrainGate gives paralyzed woman abilities through thought-controlled robotics

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Imagine a paralyzed woman reaching for a drink and taking a sip, all on her own, simply by using her thoughts to direct a robotic arm. It was the first time in nearly 15 years one...

BrainGate gives paralyzed woman abilities through thought-controlled robotics

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Imagine a paralyzed woman reaching for a drink and taking a sip, all on her own, simply by using her thoughts to direct a robotic arm. It was the first time in nearly 15 years one...

'Swamp People' star Mitchell Guist dead after fall on boat

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112 Mitchell Guist, one of the stars of "Swamp People," died Monday from injuries suffered during a fall off his boat. The reality series airs on the History Channel...

Michael Douglas to promote early detection for oral cancer campaign

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Michael Douglas has millions of fans around the globe, including many in Huntsville, who admire his acting and producing skills. Now they have another reason to respect Douglas.On...

Still time to sign up for David McKannan ALS Run for Research Saturday

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So far 170 people have signed up for Saturday's 2012 David McKannan ALS Run for Research, but more are needed to truly impact the cause and celebrate the man for whom this 5K...

Pet food recall expanded after salmonella outbreak sickens humans

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Diamond Pet Foods announced this week that it is expanding a voluntary recall to include nine brands of its pet food formulas. The products, for dogs and cats, may be to blame for...

Jim Nabors to miss Indianapolis 500 due to heart surgery

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Indi 500 fans, including those in Huntsville, will miss a familiar and favorite personality at the annual pre-race festivities this Memorial Day Weekend.On Tuesday, an...

Actor George Lindsey, aka Goober on 'The Andy Griffith Show,' dead at 83

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"The Andy Griffith Show" was one of the most wholesome, yet entertaining shows to hit the airwaves and the charming episodes still run on cable channels across the...

Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch dead at 47

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Adam Yauch, who catapulted into fame as a member of the Beastie Boys, died Friday morning. The former rapper and hip-hop star was 47."I respected him," said Huntsville...

Celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn cooking up acid reflux awareness

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Acid reflux disease is often a chronic condition affecting nearly 19 million Americans. Symptoms, such as persistent heartburn that occurs two or more days a week despite...

National Asthma Awareness Month: What you need to know

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National statistics show that more than 25 million Americans have asthma, including 7 million children. Huntsville youth are especially prone to the disease with the area's...

Body of British aid worker found beheaded in Pakistan

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With Redstone Arsenal at Huntsville's core, most of us know someone who has served in Afghanistan or Pakistan in recent years. That is why we are on high alert whenever we...

KFC ordered to fork over more than $8 million in salmonella poisoning case

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A verdict has been reached in a 2005 food poisoning case in which a young Australian girl was in a coma for six months, only to awaken with severe brain damage. On Friday, the...

Join the fight against prescription drug abuse with National Drug Take-Back Day

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The momentum is getting stronger as the next National Drug Take-Back Day draws near. On Saturday, April 28, there will be hundreds of collection sites across the country,...

Alabama smokers could face higher cigarette user fees with proposed legislation

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Everyone knows that smoking cigarettes can be fatal. National statistics show that it causes an estimated 443,000 deaths each year, including approximately 49,400 deaths due to...

Fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, April 28

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According to national statistics, prescription drugs claim more lives than heroin and cocaine combined. Now one government agency is doing its part to reduce the number of...

Robin Gibb of Bee Gees fame regains consciousness

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Much to the delight of Bee Gees' fans everywhere, former band member Robin Gibb, 62, awoke from his coma. According to his website, "Robin has confounded his doctors by...

Join the fun at the YMCA with Healthy Kids Day 2012

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Summer is right around the corner and it is as good a time as any to jump start your family's healthy lifestyle. The Heart of the Valley YMCA's annual Healthy Kids Day...

Heart attack claims life of TV legend Dick Clark at 82

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When Americans ring in 2013, it will be without Dick Clark, who started hosting his popular "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" TV broadcasts on December...

Chin implants latest plastic surgery craze

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When you thnk of cosmetic surgery, breast augmentation, nose reconstruction and tummy tucks often come to mind. Now the chin implant is taking the U.S. by storm.The American...

Ryan O'Neal battling stage 4 prostate cancer

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"Thank you all for the kind words and the prayers. I will be fighting hard and every bit counts." Those are words of hope and encouragement Ryan O'Neal shared via...

Former Bee Gee Robin Gibb critically ill with pneumonia

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Robin Gibb may have been born on the Isle of Mann, just outside the United Kingdom, and raised in Australia, but the former Bee Gee has been adored by fans around the world,...

Premature baby declared dead in Argentina later found alive in morgue

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Every year, thousands of babies are born prematurely and many are either stillborn or die, despite the greatest efforts of doctors like those at Huntsville Hospital's...

HudsonAlpha Double Helix Dash a hit with area runners

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The inaugural Double Helix Dash 5K and 1-mile Twilight Run, hosted by the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, was a tremendous success. Approximately 400 runners signed up...

Olympic gold medal diver Mark Lenzi dead at 43

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Mark Lenzi was only 43 when he died Monday in a North Carolina hospital. The Olympic diver, who took the gold in the 1992 men's springboard, had been hospitalized for two...

Huntsville Hospital employees' generosity made new simulation lab possible

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It is an exciting time for employees at Huntsville Hospital. Not only are they getting a state-of-the-art Simulation Lab, they understand that their donations made much of the...

Easter is time of renewal for spiritual and physical health

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Christians around the world celebrate Easter as the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is seen by many as a time for renewal, which many apply to their spiritual lives. It can,...

Longtime '60 Minutes' journalist Mike Wallace dead at 93

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For years, Mike Wallace was considered one of the nation's toughest, yet most personable and genuine journalists. On Saturday, the "60 Minutes" legend died,...

Intermezzo: A new sleeping pill for middle-of-the-night insomniacs

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It's 1 a.m. and you awaken in the middle of the night again. As always, you can't seem to go back to sleep. You grow increasingly frustrated as you realize you are in for...

Small plane crashes into Publix supermarket in Central Florida

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Publix, a popular grocery store chain in the Southeast, has several locations in Huntsville. It is one of the top supermarkets in the Rocket City known for its fresh, healthful...

Enhanced video shows gash on George Zimmerman head after Trayvon Martin killing

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The killing of a Florida teen by a community watch volunteer takes another turn. On Monday, ABC released enhanced video of George Zimmerman being taken into custody by police...

60 Minutes poses controversial question: Is sugar toxic?

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National statistics show that Americans consume nealry 130 pounds of sugar every year. That includes regular sugar, as well as high fructose corn syrup. And the Department of...

More than 26,000 pounds of Artisan Fresh chicken apple sausage recalled

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If you are a fan of the Artisan Fresh chicken and apple sausage products, you will want to double check your freezer stock.On Saturday, Eddy Packing Company out of Texas recalled...

Crestwood Medical Center announces newest in high-tech robotic surgery

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Robotic-assisted surgeries have come to Huntsville. Crestwood Medical Center announced it will be the first in Huntsville to offer its patients the advantages of the da...

Stanford community mourns the loss of sophomore volleyball player Sam Wopat

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The Stanford University community is mourning the loss of student-athlete Samantha "Sam" Wopat. The volleyball player died Sunday. Wopat had reportedly been...

Get moving with HudsonAlpha's first Double Helix Dash 5K and 1-mile Twilight Run

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Whether you are a serious runner or simply want to improve your lifestyle by increasing your physical activity, check out HudsonAlpha's Double Helix Dash 5K and 1-mile...

Whitney Houston ex Bobby Brown arrested on suspicion of DUI

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According to statistics, some 900,000 Americans are arrested for driving under the influence every year; one-third of those are repeat offenders. DUI arrest rates for Alabama are...

Reese Witherspoon expecting her third child, first with hubby Jim Toth

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Reese Wtiherspoon, at 38, is reportedly expecting her third child. This will be her first child with husband, Jim Toth, whom she married last spring. Witherspoon is a Hollywood...

Cocaine use said to have contributed to Whitney Houston's drowning death

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Huntsville residents were among those wanting to know: What caused Whitney Houston's death? Weeks of speculation have come to a halt now that Beverly Hills officials released...