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Do airport security scanners cause cancer?

Q. Is the radiation from those full-body airport scanners harmful? — C. Reilly, via email A. “Assume the position: Put your hands on your head. Spread your legs. Say cheese!” Read More

Judge: Federal law trumps state's medical pot law

A judge has ruled that Montana's medical marijuana law doesn't shield providers of the drug from federal prosecution, delivering a new blow to an industry reeling from a state and federal crackdown. U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy on Friday dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by 14 individuals and businesses that were among more than two dozen medical marijuana providers raided by federal agents last year across Montana. Read More

Malkin scores winner as Penguins nip Capitals 4-3

Dustin Jeffrey, Michal Neuvirth
Evgeni Malkin pounded home a rebound 1:31 into overtime to lift the streaking Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday. Malkin, the NHL's leading scorer, banged a long carom off the end boards past Washington's Michal Neuvirth for his 26th goal of the season. Malkin added two assists to give him a league-leading 58 points on the season. Read More

Legendary blues singer Etta James dies in Calif.

Etta James' performance of the enduring classic "At Last" was the embodiment of refined soul: Angelic-sounding strings harkened the arrival of her passionate yet measured vocals as she sang tenderly about a love finally realized after a long and patient wait. Read More

Getting the right blood pressure numbers

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Q. How low is too low for the bottom blood pressure number, and how high is too high for the top one? My dad’s numbers have been shifting somewhat. I’m calling his doc tomorrow for an appointment to see what’s going on, but what’s so high or low that I should take him to the emergency room? — Teresa, via email Read More

Sandwich caregivers balance dual responsibilities

The sun was barely up when Evelyn Volk, bleary-eyed with toothbrush in hand, tossed a pile of clothes into the washing machine, the first of several loads of the day. She glanced at the wall clock that was deliberately set 10 minutes fast. Time to rustle her two teenage kids out of bed and check on her elderly mother, who suffers from dementia. Read More

If your legs hurt, get out and walk more

Your legs hurt when you walk. Perhaps the best thing you can do to reduce the pain is to walk more, according to a recent study on the leg pain medically labeled claudication. Read More

If your legs hurt, get out and walk more

Your legs hurt when you walk. Perhaps the best thing you can do to reduce the pain is to walk more, according to a recent study on the leg pain medically labeled claudication. Read More

At 100 years old, an Ohio doctor is still in

The 100-year-old doctor still makes house calls. He must, explains Dr. Fred Goldman. That's where the patients are. "If they're sick and can't leave home," he said, "I go to see them." Read More

Palm-sized baby, 2nd smallest in US, is growing

Melinda Guido
At birth, Melinda Star Guido was so tiny she could fit into the palm of her doctor's hand. Weighing just 9 1/2 ounces — less than a can of soda — she is among the smallest babies ever born in the world. Most infants her size don't survive, but doctors are preparing to send her home by New Year's. Read More
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