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Time for flu shots, and some may get a tiny needle
WASHINGTON - It's flu vaccine time again - and some lucky shot-seekers will find that the needle has shrunk.
James Peterson: Get green, then build your salad
The basic building block for a great salad? Greens, of course.
Can't afford lobster? Try a seafood salad roll
Lobster rolls seem to just scream summer. And they scream it with lots of dollar signs.
Grilled cheese with a tech twist in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO - Jonathan Kaplan made it easy for consumers to shoot cheesy home movies when he founded the company behind the Flip Video camcorder. Now, he's h…
Healthy school smiles
With everybody so busy with back to school shopping and planning a new school year for your kids, there is one important thing not to forget... your kid's teeth. This will become very important when school pictures…
Need a C-section? Protection from blood clot urged
WASHINGTON - New advice for pregnant women: If you're getting a C-section, special inflating boots strapped on your legs may lower the risk of a blood clot.
Back to school, back to basics
It's approaching fast. The new outfits have been found, fresh school supplies bought and although not quite ready, everyone is prepared to go back to school. But is your or your child's spine ready?
Yo-Yo dieting: Part AYo-Yodieting: Part A
As attested to by the many ads in the media, we are a nation of dieters. According to the Surgeon General of the United States, "The greatest threat to our country isn't terrorism, it's obesity." Perhaps more of us…
Report: Vaccines generally safe, some side effects
WASHINGTON - A major review declares that vaccines overall are safe, although like any kind of health care, certain ones can cause some side effects.
Teen vaccinations against cervical cancer lagging
ATLANTA - Only about half of the teenage girls in the U.S. have rolled up their sleeves for a controversial vaccine against cervical cancer - a rate well below those for two other vaccinations aimed at adolescents.
Help when shen eeded it the most
Sue, a resident of North Idaho, has been living in Coeur d'Alene for 67 years. She knows these streets like the back of her hand, "Even the light on Fifth that can't decide if it wants to stay or not," she says jok…
Don't let boring chicken be the death of your diet
Skinless chicken breasts have become the new cottage cheese - the ubiquitous base upon which so many weight-loss diets are built.
Healthy 'bytes' from your phone
Instant nutrition gratification... that's what you get with a touch of a button on your smart phone. These new phones provide immediate access to a smorgasbord of health and wellness information, so no more excuses…
Faring well with fair food
The fair is almost here and with it food temptations lurk around every corner. It may seem impossible to find healthy foods at the fair but if you look hard enough the fair offers some delicious and somewhat health…
Help finding child care available
Heather Heidt started her hunt for child care at the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) at the Panhandle Health District (PHD). She was pregnant with her first …