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Largest TB Outbreak in Decade Among Homeless in Los Angeles

Largest TB Outbreak in Decade Among Homeless in Los Angeles

Posted by | Mar 7, 2013 | , |

Despite the overall declining number of cases of tuberculosis (TB) across the country it is on the rise among the homeless. Just last month, the Centers for Disease Control sent a group of scientists to Los Angeles to assist local officials with what they are calling the largest TB outbreak in over a decade. Health officials state that 11 people have died from this particular strain of TB since 2007. Most of the cases of TB were found…

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The Fear Response

The Fear Response

Posted by | Mar 7, 2013 | , |

Most of us have felt some degree of fear, but how about outright bone chilling terror like if someone was trying to kill you? Many of us that have experienced fear in turn also experienced the “fight or flight” response that is our built in alarm system…

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The Nuts and Bolts of the Mediterranean Diet

The Nuts and Bolts of the Mediterranean Diet

Posted by | Mar 6, 2013 | , , , |

First of all, there is no one traditional Mediterranean diet. Do not let the books out there fool you. Traditionally, there are several different Mediterranean diets, depending on geographical location, seasonal availability of food, regional traditions, etc. The coastal regions have a diet higher in fish, while goat, sheep, and dairy products are more predominant in the mountains. The French enjoy duck confit and liver pate, while the Greek feast on chickpeas, lamb and stuffed grape leaves…

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Meningiomas

Meningiomas

Posted by | Mar 5, 2013 | , |

Meningiomas are a diverse group of tumors that form in the membranes that cover the central nervous system. The American Brain Tumor Association states that meningiomas are the most common primary brain tumor accounting for at least one third of all primary brain tumors…

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