| Your Family's Health |
Vol I - June
99
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Karen's
Story - Part II
After weeks of frustrating delay, Karen was ready to begin her radiation
treatment when a suspicious shadow is seen on an ultrasound.
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Letters
to Karen
In response to the article about Harris County Pct. 4 Constables Deputy
Chief Karen Moore's battle against breast cancer, her friends wanted her
to know they were thinking about her. Send her your thoughts, too.
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Hurricane!
Frank Marshall, Director of the CCEMS Comm Center, was on duty when
hurricane Alicia hit Houston. With predictions for a busy hurricane
season this summer, here's how to get ready... |
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Flee,
Fleas...Please!
The hot summer months bring out those nasty blood-sucking fleas to torture
your pets. Here's how to get them before they get you. |
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Complete Denial
The Graying of America is finally here and hundreds of thousands of
Baby Boomers are wondering what they'll do with their aging parents...
and what their kids will do with them... |
An
Old Problem...
This health topic was considered taboo...but now women are finding that
there are treatments available for an old problem.
My
Feet Hurt!
MY FEET HURT! How many times have you said it? They are not supposed
to hurt, you know. Read on...
Why Kids
Are Fat...Not Fit
Many fear that the dramatic increase in the number of overweight children
in this country constitutes a national health crisis. A pediatrician
suggests that it's better to seek help sooner rather than later...
Heart
Burn
Everybody is talking about it and TV ads tell us what to do about it.
But what if those remedies don't work? How do you spell R-E-L-I-E-F?
Reshaping
With Implants...
From the time a girl begins to "develop" -- as her mother might have
referred to it -- until her breast matures when she's a young woman, many
are preoccupied with their bra size. A plastic surgeon explains
the myths and realities of breast implants.
Fun
in the Sun
The Volunteers of Cypress
Creek EMS offer some suggestions for staying safe this summer.
High
Blood Pressure
High blood pressure has been called the Silent Killer and can lead to
heart attack and stroke. A cardiologist answers your questions about
this potentially dangerous condition.
Medics
on Patrol
Highly trained Medics on Bikes patrol community events...and helped
to save a life on a golf course.
Bike
Safety
Quiz
Hey, Kids! Take this bike safety quiz to find out if you know
the "Rules of the Road."
Alzheimer's A to
Z
What was your happiest moment...your favorite story? How do you
turn on the TV? Thousands of people live in a world where the answers
to these -- and other -- critical questions elude them... What if
you or someone you love got Alzheimer's Disease. Here's what one
woman did...
First
Do No Harm
Many non-traditional therapies are gaining acceptance by both
patients and their physicians. In spite of this progress, some
experts say more research is necessary...
Greatest
Gift
Ever hesitate about participating in a Blood Drive? Here's a true short
story that might make it easier for you...
Don't
Let Fear of Cancer Keep You From Obtaining a Diagnosis
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