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Congressman John Murtha has died
Congressman John Murtha, 77, has died of complications of gall bladder surgery. The decorated Vietnam War veteran was the top Democrat on the committee that determines Pentagon spending. Murtha was the first Vietnam vet elected to Congress and had served 36 years in the House before his death. He made headlines in 2005 when he [...]
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Celebrities Go Red for Women
February 5, 2010 is Go Red for Women Day! Each year the American Heart Association, in partnership with national sponsors Macy’s and Merck, encourage men and women all over the country to wear red to raise awareness about heart disease in women. People can also buy special Go Red products from a variety of sponsors, proceeds of which go to heart health research. A number of celebrities, including Jenny Garth, Marie Osmond, and Joy Behar have lent their “star power” to the event to build awareness.
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UPDATE: Casey Johnson Died of Complications of Diabetes
As we previously reported, Johnson & Johnson heiress, Casey Johnson, 30, was found dead at her home on January 4th. Today the LA coroner ruled that Casey Johnson died of “natural causes,” specifically a serious complication of diabetes called diabetic ketoacidosis.
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Brittany Murphy’s manner and cause of death
According to the Los Angeles County coroner, Brittany Murphy suffered an accidental death from pneumonia complicated by iron-deficiency anemia but also “multiple drug intoxication,” or toxic polypharmacy as we’ve previously described.
Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. Many small germs, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, can cause pneumonia.The infection causes [...] -
Detox diets and cleanses
Today Show personality Al Roker reported this morning on “detox” dieting with the help of Today’s diet and nutrition editor Madelyn Fernstrom. Ms. Ferstrom pointed out that our bodies have built-in systems to eliminate waste products and other “toxins” and these systems include our liver, kidneys, lungs and skin. She also provided the sound, if [...]
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