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Father-son orthodontists help bring braces to all
Inspired by his father, Dr. Benjamin Burris became an orthodontist. In return, Dr. A.G. "Skeet" Burris is carrying on his son's legacy.
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Blood donation site opens this week
Giving blood just got easier for Lowcountry residents. Rather than wait for a mobile blood drive, donors can now roll up their sleeves at a new collection center opening Wednesday in Beaufort County.
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Take control: 10 ways you can stay healthy
If you're ready to take control of your health, start by washing your hands for 15 to 20 seconds, about as long as it takes to sing "Happy Birthday" twice. Doing this simple act, while avoiding certain behaviors -- smoking, excessive drinking and eating too much -- can dramatically improve your health, said internist William Meller, who specializes in evolutionary medicine in Santa Barbara, Calif.
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Stay safe during swine flu outbreak
Federal officials urged against panic last week and asked for patience and understanding as the government works to distribute H1N1 vaccines and contain the spread of the virus. Here we answer some common questions about the H1N1 virus and the government's response to the outbreak.
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'Remarkable' robot
Car enthusiasts will get a chance to test drive something they won't see racing down the highway but might instead see being steered by a surgeon in an operating room.
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Alzheimer's organization reinvents itself, starting with a new name
Alzheimer's Respite & Resource was going through some major changes, including a new facility, longer hours and more participants. And to top things off, a new name -- one that sounded less scary.
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Careful. Some candy is a nightmare for braces
NEW YORK -- For the past two Halloweens, Julie Bonn Heath has gotten into a few battles with her son. It wasn't that he was eating too much candy -- he was just eating the wrong kind.
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Woman shows cancer who's the boss
Cancer first robbed Nancy DeWolf of one of her breasts. Then it took something even more precious -- her confidence and sense of control over her body.
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Wellness guru's latest tome touts 'biology of happiness'
Eastern philosophy guru Deepak Chopra says he has one way to reform the state of health care -- by reconnecting with our spiritual side.
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You don't have to deal with bra discomfort
If your breasts aren't happy -- you know the feeling -- and you race home to remove your bra at the end of the day, something isn't right. A fitting for a new bra might be in order.
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Study: Da Vinci machine not always a masterpiece
CHICAGO -- A new study suggests less-invasive keyhole surgery for prostate cancer might mean a higher risk for lasting incontinence and impotence when compared with traditional surgery.
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Swine flu: Experts say you shouldn't fear the vaccination
Bert Curcio is more afraid of the flu shot than the swine flu itself.
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Research aids in choosing retirement home
So you've decided that you don't want some of the hassles of maintaining a residence, your children live too far away, or you'd just like to be around other folks your own age.
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Father-son team produce documentary about food industry, eating right
TUSTIN, Calif. -- Josh Petrikat looks up from his dinner of spaghetti with soy protein and points at the really tall shelf where his dad stored the Twinkies.
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Did you hear the buzz? It's adult spelling bee time
Hilton Head Island's second annual adult spelling bee might be the only one of its kind where it pays to misspell a word.
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