It is deep into November, the days are cooler and shorter, and Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us. For many of us, this time of year is filled with special […]
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Select the Most Secure, Convenient Deadbolt
Dear James: There have been several break-ins in our neighborhood, so I would like to install a good-quality deadbolt on my front door. Is there much difference in quality, and […]
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L.A. Zoo Welcomes Two Baby Chimpanzees
The Los Angeles Zoo is extra thankful this holiday season after recently welcoming two male baby chimpanzees to the troop at Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains, which now includes five […]
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Clear Skies in Cygnus
When astronomers set out to use an observatory or telescope on the surface of our planet, they are always hoping for a clear sky. How else are they going to […]
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Giving Thanks with Flavor
As the holidays draw near, we all look forward to delicious food and creating memories with family and friends. It’s also a time to give back to those in need. […]
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Cardiac Stress Tests Are Often Performed Too Frequently
Annually, hundreds of thousands of healthy Americans have a stress test to screen for coronary artery disease. The stress test can be done in one of two ways. The heart […]
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Three Glasses of Milk Daily Increases Risk of Early Death by 40 Percent
Is there anything more American than milk and apple pie? Maybe the apple pie contains too many calories, but milk, particularly 2 percent or fat free is the perfect drink. […]
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Spice Up the Holiday Season
Whether you’re preparing for a big gathering or hosting a small dinner with loved ones, make any get-together a special occasion with a twist on delicious, seasonal classics. Impress your […]
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CSUN Festival to Celebrate Culture of Latin America
The first-annual Latin American Cultural and Film Festival will celebrate the rich artistic contributions of a region that stretches from the tip of South America to Mexico during a weeklong […]
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Osteoporosis Is the Major Risk Factor of Fatal Hip Fractures in Men New
I was recently asked to see a male patient, in his early 80s, who four months before fell in his bathroom and broke his hip. Two days later, hip surgery […]