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Swallowed Engagement Ring: Couple Marries After Woman Swallows Ring In Milkshake (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 11.11.2009 | Home

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A man decides to pop the question to his prospective bride by hiding her engagement ring in a Wendy's frosty. What could go wrong? She could swallow t...

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Nuclear Power Causes Cancer: What Industry Doesn't Want You To Know

Samuel S. Epstein | Posted 09.03.2009 | Politics

Read More: Childhood Cancer, Nuclear Power Plants, Radiation, Radiation Cancer, Cancer Risks, X-Ray, Politics News
Samuel S. Epstein

Federal health officials, who should be responsible for tracking cancer near nuclear reactors and analyzing their nuclear contaminants, have so far ignored the dangers.

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Beyond the X-Ray: Radiology and The Use of Imaging Guidance For Tissue Sampling

Helene Pavlov | Posted 08.29.2009 | Living

Read More: X-Ray, Health, Radiology, Pregnancy, Living, Medicine, Infections, Allergies, Living News
Helene Pavlov

There are precautions to take with any invasive procedure. These are some things to keep in mind when undergoing tissue sampling.

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The FAQ's of X-Ray

Helene Pavlov | Posted 08.22.2009 | Living

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Helene Pavlov

You hear the expression "you need an X-ray" at the Doctor's office. This primer provides a better understanding of what that expression exactly means.

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How MRI is Being Used to Identify Early Signs of Osteoarthritis

Helene Pavlov | Posted 08.10.2009 | Living

Read More: Insurance, Surgery, Hospital, X-Ray, Potter, Pavlov, Mri, Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Living News
Helene Pavlov

Osteoarthritis is a major health and economic concern, with costs in the US of at least $15.5 billion per year. Worldwide, osteoarthritis has a greater impact on health than diabetes, asthma or HIV.

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Radiology Myth Buster: It is Dangerous to Have an MRI After Knee or Hip Replacement Surgery

Helene Pavlov | Posted 07.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Magnetic Field, Scan, Radiologist, Mri, Knee Replacement, Image, Ct, X-Ray, Health, Living News
Helene Pavlov

The MR exam is important because early diagnosis allows the doctor and patient to determine potential treatment options that may prolong the anticipated benefits expected from the joint replacement.

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Imaging Studies, Radiation and Children

Helene Pavlov | Posted 06.12.2009 | Living

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Helene Pavlov

In order to better understand important safety protocols, here are some key things to think about when your child is having an imaging examination:

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The 1% Solution: A Story of Modern Medicine

Dr. Jeffrey McCombs | Posted 11.21.2008 | Living

Read More: Exercise, Surgery, Adverse Drug Effects, Detox, Meditation, Medicine, Life Force, United States, Health, Nutrition, Mri, Diet, Balanced Life, Digestive Tract, McCombs Plan, X-Ray, Living News
Dr. Jeffrey McCombs

As anyone who "practices" as a doctor knows that what they are being asked to do on a daily basis is somewhat of a miraculous task.

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