Reuters – More and more Americans are landing in the hospital due to poisoning by powerful prescription painkillers, sedatives and tranquilizers, according to a report released today. City-living middle-aged women seem particularly vulnerable.

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Prescription drug overdoses on the rise in U.S. (Reuters)

Norwich – Lumbar spinal stenosis, a common condition that causes back pain, will be the topic of two talks at The William W.

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Back pain topic of talks at Backus (The Day)

Here is health news from across Southwest Florida:LecturesThe following lectures will be held at Physicians Regional Medical Center-Pine Ridge, 6101 Pine Ridge Road, Naples:* Dr. Aldo R

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Health news from Southwest Florida (Naples Daily News)

Former vice president Dick Cheney suffered “a mild heart attack.” He was admitted to the hospital Monday after complaining of chest pains. Dick Cheney – Chest pain – Myocardial infarction – Heart disease – Health

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Dick Cheney Had ‘Mild Heart Attack’ (ABC News)

MANITOWOC Kyle Pauly is no stranger to the hospital operating room.

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Beating the odds: Manitowoc native wants to help others as her doctors helped her (Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter)

Only a few days ago, Carrie Ann Inaba was admitted to the hospital where she underwent surgery to treat spinal stenosis. The condition had caused Carrie to have stiffness and pressure in her back and neck areas, which rendered her unable to dance. Keep reading to hear how Carrie is recovering… Even though she had only SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Carrie Ann Inaba Doing Great After Spinal …

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Carrie Ann Inaba Doing Great After Spinal Surgery (Reality TV Magazine)

AFP – For the residents of Mocajuba Island, dirt-poor folk who sleep in wooden shacks under the Amazon’s vast canopy of green, the once-a-year visit by the hospital ship is an occasion akin to Christmas.

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Hospital ship plugs health gap in Brazil’s Amazon (AFP)