CDC offers contraception advice for women with weight-loss surgery, medical conditions

CDC offers contraception advice for women with weight-loss surgery, medical conditions
ATLANTA – U.S. health officials have for the first time released contraception safety guidelines for more than one million women who have had weight-loss surgery or have certain medical conditions.
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Medical calendar for May 26

Medical calendar for May 26
Blood drives BLOOD DRIVES: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 27 at St. John’s Bank, 2897 Highway K in O’Fallon; 2-6 p.m. May 28 at Faith United Methodist Church, 2950 Droste in St. Charles. Sponsored by the American Red Cross. For more information, call 800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.
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Harvard Medical School adviser

Harvard Medical School adviser
QUESTION: I get pain and stiffness in my knees from time to time. My doctor said I’m developing osteoarthritis and suggested that I take ibuprofen. But what can I do to protect my joints from further damage and make routine tasks easier?
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Medical calendar for May 19

Medical calendar for May 19
Blood drives BLOOD DRIVE: noon-6 p.m. May 28 at Truesdale Knights of Columbus Hall, 700 South St. Sponsored by the Warren County Ambulance District and American Red Cross. To make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code WarrenCoAmDist. Donors will receive a T-shirt and should bring photo ID.
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Medical calendar for May 12

Medical calendar for May 12
Classes AUTISM: Autism Education and Support Services hosts Strategies for Challenging Behaviors from 6-8 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at The Center for Autism Education, 105 Sheriff Dierker Court in O’Fallon. Classes are designed for parents, grandparents, baby sitters, friends or other family members who want to learn more [...]

Medical calendar for April 28

Medical calendar for April 28
Blood drives BLOOD DRIVE: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 2 at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake Saint Louis Blvd. Bring photo ID. For more information, call 636-561-8951.
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Red Bank Man on Mission to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Tennessee

Red Bank Man on Mission to Legalize Medical Marijuana in Tennessee
A 25 year old Red Bank man takes his fight to the State Capitol to change minds and perceptions about medical marijuana. Vote in our poll in the right column. read more
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Tennessee: Medical marijuana study advances in House

Tennessee: Medical marijuana study advances in House
The House Health and Human Resources Committee today approved legislation urging the state boards of pharmacy and medical examiners to study issues related to the medical use of marijuana.
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Medical specialist waits are longer for women

Medical specialist waits are longer for women
Canadian women were less likely than men to see a medical specialist within a month, Statistics Canada reports.
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Medical calendar for April 7

Medical calendar for April 7
Classes AUTISM: Autism Education and Support Services hosts Strategies for Challenging Behaviors from 6-8 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at The Center for Autism Education, 105 Sheriff Dierker Court in O’Fallon. Classes are designed for parents, grandparents, baby sitters, friends or other family members who want to learn more [...]

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