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President Bush Moved to Intensive Care Unit

By Chris Chaberski December 27, 2012

Former President George H.W. Bush has been moved to the intensive care unit at Methodist Hospital in Houston, due to a fever that is not responding to treatment.

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Everyone Should Get A Flu Shot

By Jack Peterson November 28, 2012

The best way to protect yourself from the flu is to get a seasonal flu shot.  That's the word from Southcoast Health System's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Robert Caldas. 

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Is It Unhealthy To Live Near Wind Turbines?

By Phil Paleologos November 13, 2012

On Tuesday's show, John Methia of Wind Wise was my guest, as we discussed newly released scientific peer studies that show serious medical conditions in people living and working close to the turbines.

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Massachusetts Feeling the Affects of Illegal Drugs and Tobacco

By Jack Peterson November 13, 2012

Massachusetts is continuing to struggle with the health affects of illegal drugs and tobacco.

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Massachusetts Leads Nation In Health Coverage

By Jack Peterson November 12, 2012

Massachusetts is number one in the nation when it comes to health insurance coverage.

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New Study Reveals Magazines In The Doctor’s Office Could Be Getting You Sick

By Neal White October 24, 2012

I don't know when this happened, but I am constantly washing my hands! I guess it's because I don't want to get sick!

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Phil Is Heading Off On a Spiritual Retreat – Why This Sort Of Thing Is Important

By Phil Paleologos October 19, 2012

This weekend, I'll be getting away, to a remote location, with 40 other guys for the purpose of reconnecting with myself through prayer, conversation and listening to our spiritual teacher, Fr. Stan. spiritual

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Dr. Stephen Dann

Massachusetts, Rhode Island Warn Of Peanut Butter Risk

By Jim Phillips September 22, 2012

Massachusetts and Rhode Island health officials say a peanut butter product is being tested for a possible link to a nationwide Salmonella outbreak that has sickened people in their states.

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Research Reveals Disturbing New Side Effect of Secondhand Smoke

By Mike Adams September 13, 2012

Most of us are aware by now that not only is smoking detrimental to the health who do it, but also to everyone in their vicinity, as secondhand smoke has been labeled a culprit in diseases like respiratory infections, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and lung cancer.

Oops -- and we almost forgot memory loss.

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Standing Up Is an Easy Way to Improve Your Health

By Shauna Wright August 27, 2012 | TSMInteractive.com

You exercise, eat well and don’t smoke, but if you think that’s all it takes to be healthy, think again.

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