The truth behind the health headlines. Here's what you really need to know about four recent news reports
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The FDA has warned about taking too much acetaminophen, found in such painkillers as Tylenol. Pharmacist Susan Winckler says just to be careful not to take more than 4 grams a day. Patti Mantia of the American Council on?Exercise reports that?although there is conflicting research, one should stretch?before exercising to help prevent muscle soreness. Use of a latex condem can lower odds for infection for genital?herpes. Heinz Valtin MD of Dartmouth Medical School reports that there is no scientific proof that everyone needs to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day.?
Publication Name: Glamour
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0017-0747
Year: 2003
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Do we really need the CIA?
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The Aldrich Ames spy case caused many people to question the CIA's value and credibility. Readers are invited to offer their opinions about the agency and explain whether they would like the CIA dismantled and what effect the Ames case had on them.
Publication Name: Glamour
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0017-0747
Year: 1995
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Behind the health headlines
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Numerous headlines can be seen that summarize in-depth medical studies. Many of the headlines seem to contradict one another. Seven questions are listed that will allow one to analyze sensational health research stories.
Publication Name: Glamour
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0017-0747
Year: 1993
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