7 tips for getting a good night's sleep

THE WICHITA EAGL; WICHITA, KS

Who knew? Women, it turns out, sleep better than men, says Wichita sleep medicine specialist Thomas Bloxham. Left to our own devices, we sleep longer and deeper, with fewer problems such as narcolepsy or sleep apnea.

The problem is that we're seldom left to our own devices, adds Bloxham, who practices at the Sleep Medicine Center of Kansas.

When that night hits, or if feeling rested is a problem, here's some advice to consider:

1. Exercise. Being busy isn't exercise. Do something during the day _ late afternoon is a good time _ that... Read more

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In Support of Science

LOS ANGELES TIMES

By Shari Roan CHRIS AND TANYA Bailey of Mission Viejo have a 3-year-old and triplet toddlers, all conceived through in vitro fertilization. After the birth of the triplets, they had 13 embryos left over in cryopreservation. The idea of... Read more

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Treating ADHD Off the Shelf

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These are fidgety times for America's children. Roughly 1 in 12 kids ages 6 to 17 has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, more commonly called ADHD. Add the undoubtedly... Read more

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Medevac Crash Renews Debate on Future of State System

THE WASHINGTON POST

The fatal crash of a Maryland State Police medical rescue helicopter a week ago has reinvigorated a debate about the future of the country's only state-run air ambulance system and added new... Read more

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'We Are at a Saturation Point'; Experts Blame India's Overburdened Health-Care System for High Death Tolls in Attacks

THE WASHINGTON POST

NEW DELHI -- In the frantic moments after five bombs tore through markets across the city, Rama ran to the road, cradling his 17-year-old daughter, Puja, in his arms. Blood rushed from her head.... Read more

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Abducted Girl, 7, Found Unharmed

UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL

Canadian police in Edmonton were searching Monday for a man who abducted a 7-year-old girl from a playground but dropped her off unharmed hours later. Anastasia Whetton and her two brothers, 5... Read more

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Study: Drug Samples Given to Kids Got Safety Alert

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By Gardiner Harris, New York Times News Service A new study suggests that free drug samples, an effective marketing tool for the drug industry, do little to help the poor and may put children's health at risk. The study, being published... Read more

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Vaccines and the Big Picture

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In the Sept. 29 article "From Parents: Doubt and Distrust," Sarah Outlaw states that neither she nor her children has ever had the flu vaccine or the flu. Perhaps she should remember that this... Read more

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Glouco to Hold Women's Health Summit

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By Megan DeMarco, The Philadelphia Inquirer Oct. 6--Gloucester County women seeking health advice will have the opportunity to learn about everything from self-defense to buying cheap and... Read more

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Emergency Workers Need Stress Tools

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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you dialed 911 and no one showed up? Studies from multiple sources show that firefighters and EMS workers are overloaded with stress. Studies also show... Read more

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To Bear Healthy Babies

THE BALTIMORE SUN

To Alma Roberts, Maryland's grim statistics on infant mortality affect more than babies. They serve as an indicator of the state's overall health. And she's alarmed. Maryland has struggled for a... Read more

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Biotechs Race for New Vaccine; Government Bid Calls for Improved Anthrax Shot

THE WASHINGTON POST

By Kendra Marr Developing a next-generation anthrax vaccine is not for the weak of heart -- or wallet. Just two years ago, a revoked federal contract for a purportedly new and improved vaccine... Read more

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Face Time

THE WASHINGTON POST

Thriving in Uncertainty. Author Stephen Ruffa describes how some companies have managed to defy conventional wisdom by applying "lean dynamics" principles. 5 to 6 p.m., 1110 King Engineering... Read more

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Initiative Would Require More Training for Caregivers

THE SEATTLE TIMES

Oct. 6--The scenario is not difficult to imagine: someone who is elderly or disabled being harmed by a caregiver, whether intentionally or not. Will additional training help ensure quality care... Read more

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5 Things You Didn't Know About ... Buying Medication Online

THE MIAMI HERALD

Cynthia Reilly, director of the practice development division of the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists, offers advice for shopping online: Risks: There's an increased chance of... Read more