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Tips fitness info News stories Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:50:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d19-The-healthiest-black-Friday-deals-for-2009?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Secretary-Sebelius-advises-against-new-mammogram-recommendations?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Sebelius speaks (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)As women find themselves more confused than ever about mammograms and early breast cancer screening, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius advised women to ignore the new recommendations ... medical info breast cancer News stories Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:48:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Secretary-Sebelius-advises-against-new-mammogram-recommendations?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Nicole-Richie-admitted-to-the-hospital-for-pneumonia?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Nicole Richie in August (AP Photo/Mark Davis, file)A representative for Nicole Richie confirms that "The Simple Life" star has been hospitalized with a case of pneumonia.  The 28 year-old actress and mother of two young children, chec... communicable disease News stories Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:17:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Nicole-Richie-admitted-to-the-hospital-for-pneumonia?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Elmo-will-help-to-keep-your-kids-safe-from-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Elmo's sneeze techniques (APPhoto/Sesame Workshop)Sesame Street's beloved character Elmo will lend a helping hand against the swine flu by performing several public service announcements geared toward children.  The Boston Globe reported that E... medical info communicable disease H1N1 information Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:13:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Elmo-will-help-to-keep-your-kids-safe-from-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Controversy-over-new-mammogram-recommendations?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Photo by: Ensign Ann-Marie Al Noad (U.S. Navy)A government task force has concluded women do not need to have mammograms in their 40's unless they are at high risk for breast cancer.  High risk groups for the disease are those with a family his... medical info breast cancer News stories Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:39:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Controversy-over-new-mammogram-recommendations?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d12-CDC-swine-flu-fatality-numbers-were-wrong?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Long lines for vaccines (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)After months of statistics and numbers relating to the swine flu virus, the Centers for Disease Control admits it was very wrong about the fatality numbers relating to the virus.  Instead of the 100... medical info communicable disease News stories H1N1 information Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:52:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d12-CDC-swine-flu-fatality-numbers-were-wrong?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Follow-these-three-rules-to-get-in-shape-this-winter?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Photo by: darkpatatorLooking good next spring will take some effort and dedication from you this fall and winter.  Adapting a healthy lifestyle may sound overwhelming and daunting, but making small changes in your daily living can help reap huge... Tips Heart Health local healthy venues fitness info Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:59:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Follow-these-three-rules-to-get-in-shape-this-winter?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Maclaren-stroller-company-recalls-over-1-million-strollers?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner various brands of strollers (photo by: Joe Shlabotnik)Maclaren stroller company is issuing an important recall today that will get the attention of many parents with young children.  This morning, the company recalled over 1 million strollers d... News stories Safety recalls Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:30:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Maclaren-stroller-company-recalls-over-1-million-strollers?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Carter-Blood-Care-needs-donors-after-Fort-Hood-mass-shooting?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Photo by: Garrett AlbrightAs details begin to emerge from the horrific mass shooting at Fort Hood military base in Texas, people across the country are trying to cope with the tragedy that left 13 people dead and dozens of others wounded.  When... medical info News stories Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:45:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Carter-Blood-Care-needs-donors-after-Fort-Hood-mass-shooting?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d3-The-latest-on-the-swine-flu-and-the-H1N1-vaccine?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Swine flu vaccine prepped (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)As the H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu, continues to spread rapidly across the country, families are becoming more concerned about keeping their households healthy.  Health officials insist... local healthy venues medical info communicable disease News stories H1N1 information Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:40:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d3-The-latest-on-the-swine-flu-and-the-H1N1-vaccine?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d28-5-candies-that-wont-wreck-your-diet-this-Halloween?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Calories in candy can be scary! (photo by: Sister72)Most people watching their waistlines try to avoid candy at all costs.  But, Halloween provides pitfalls for all those harboring a secret sweet tooth.  If chocolate, suckers, taffy, and g... dietary info Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:36:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d28-5-candies-that-wont-wreck-your-diet-this-Halloween?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d24-President-declares-swine-flu-a-national-emergency?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Obama on Friday Night (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)On Friday night, President Obama declared the H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu, a national emergency.  The declaration gives Kathleen Sebelius, the nation's Health and Human services chief... local healthy venues medical info communicable disease News stories H1N1 information Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:59:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d24-President-declares-swine-flu-a-national-emergency?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Scandals-like-that-of-ESPNs-Steve-Phillips-and-David-Letterman-can-devastate-families?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Dave tells his side on the "Late Show" (AP Photo/CBS)By now you have heard about the sex scandals involving David Letterman and most recently, ESPN baseball analyst Steve Phillips.  Both men are famous, married, fathers who participat... sexual health News stories Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:16:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Scandals-like-that-of-ESPNs-Steve-Phillips-and-David-Letterman-can-devastate-families?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Plum-Organics-recalls-baby-food-for-fear-of-contamination?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Photo credit: RavedaveToday, Plum Organics announced a recall of some of its baby food because of possible contamination.  The company stated that its apple and carrot flavored pouch baby food did not meet FDA requirements and could possibly ca... dietary info medical info News stories Safety recalls Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:52:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Plum-Organics-recalls-baby-food-for-fear-of-contamination?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Swine-flu-and-seasonal-flu-update--statistics-vaccines-and-how-to-protect-yourself?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner H1N1 nasal mist vaccine (AP Photo/Don Ryan) As cold and flu season gets underway, people are finding themselves more concerned than ever.  The swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, has already caused widespread disease across 41 U.S. states.... local healthy venues medical info communicable disease H1N1 information Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:44:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Swine-flu-and-seasonal-flu-update--statistics-vaccines-and-how-to-protect-yourself?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Senator-Snowe-breaks-from-the-Republican-party-and-backs-health-reform-bill?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Sen. Snowe with Sen. Baucus (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) Senator Olympia Snowe admitted she had misgivings about the sweeping health care plan that was voted on today by the Senate Finance Committee.  However, the Republican Senator from Ma... News stories health care reform Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:42:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Senator-Snowe-breaks-from-the-Republican-party-and-backs-health-reform-bill?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d13-5-workouts-to-beat-the-cold-weather-fitness-blues?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Photo by: jo-hIt is mid-October and in Metro Detroit there is a lot going on.  Pumpkin patches are popping up everywhere,  cider mills are busy, and leaves are colorful and plenty.  One thing you won't find in the Motor City in mid-Oc... Tips fitness info healthy celebrity profile Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:13:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d13-5-workouts-to-beat-the-cold-weather-fitness-blues?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Breast-Cancer-breakthrough-scientists-use-DNA-decoding-for-major-finding?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Photo by: leah.jonesOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month and a major breakthrough in scientific research should help increase awareness of the fight to end the terrible disease that could take the lives of over 40,000 women this year.  Cana... medical info breast cancer News stories breast cancer awareness month Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:58:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Breast-Cancer-breakthrough-scientists-use-DNA-decoding-for-major-finding?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d7-The-first-H1N1-vaccines-become-available?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner Photo credit: (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, Pool)As cold and flu season is getting underway, health officials have made the first round of H1N1vaccines available to the public.  The vaccine campaign began on Monday and every state in the nation is p... medical info pregnancy health medication info communicable disease News stories H1N1 information Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:34:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14846-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d7-The-first-H1N1-vaccines-become-available?cid=exrss-Detroit-Womens-Health-Examiner