Nov 27, 2009 -
It's a holiday weekend, which means extra days to check out the week's celebrity headlines. Us kicks things off exploring John Mayer's many relationships, while People examines why Oprah decided to announce the end of her talk show. Life & Style takes us behind the scenes on Angelina and Johnny's upcoming big screen collaboration, and Star takes a look at celebrity bikini bodies.
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Nov 24, 2009 -
Everyone says that you are what you eat. But could your political party affiliation be the driver of what goes on your plate, too? That's what food trend analyst Phil Lempert (of koodie fame) is arguing.
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Nov 24, 2009 -
I know, I know, you've heard this one before, but now The Examiner is quoting an inside source at Apple who says a camera will be coming to the iPod touch this Spring. Rumors and theories have been circulating ever since the Nano was released with a video camera, and the iPod Touch was not. In September, Steve Jobs explained the reasoning behind the missing camera, that the iPod Touch is meant to be primarily a gaming device, and Apple's goal was to keep the price down as much as they could.
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Nov 17, 2009 -
If you've been following the story of Cleveland's alleged serial killer Anthony Sowell, you know it's horrific. Eleven female bodies have been found in and around the man's home, leaving the public wondering how could these crimes go on undetected for years. Writing in the Daily Beast, Cleveland journalist Mansfield Frazier says he knows why: Sowell was able to kill drug-addicted women without anyone noticing because the war on drugs targets women.
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Nov 10, 2009 -
If your chocolate cravings are any indication, you may have already suspected that high-fat foods are a woman's go-to snack when stressed. Now there's evidence to confirm your suspicions — UCSF recently conducted a study to examine the relationship between eating habits and chronic stress.
Researchers surveyed 600 overweight or obese women regarding their diet and stress.
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Jun 12, 2009 -
Trina is afraid she’ll murder someone. Nidia has a phobia about her bowel movements. Rick can’t stop compulsively exercising, adding up the numbers on license plates, or turning clockwise at regular intervals.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- How the test is performed
- Why the test is performed
- Normal Values
- What abnormal results mean
- Special considerations
- References
Illustrations
Male reproductive anatomy
Testicular anatomy
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Definition
Testicular self-examination is an examination of the testicles. The testicles (also called the testes) are the male reproductive organs that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone. They are located in the scrotum under the penis.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Alternative Names
- How the test is performed
- How to prepare for the test
- How the test will feel
- Why the test is performed
- Normal Values
- What abnormal results mean
- What the risks are
- Special considerations
- References
Illustrations
Ear anatomy
Medical findings based on ear anatomy
Otoscopic exam of the ear
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Definition
During an ear examination, the doctor looks inside your ear using an instrument called an otoscope.
Alternative Names
Otoscopy
How the test is performed
The health care provider may dim the lights in the room.
A young child will be asked to lie on his or her back with the head turned to the side, or the child's head may rest against an adult's chest.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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An otoscope is a tool which shines a beam of light to help visualize and examine the condition of the ear canal and eardrum. Examining the ear can reveal the cause of symptoms such as an earache, the ear feeling full, or hearing loss.
Review Date: 2/12/2007
Reviewed By: Alden J.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
A typical physical examination includes:
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Inspection (looking at the body)
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Palpation (feeling the body with hands)
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Auscultation (listening to sounds)
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Percussion (producing sounds)
Review Date: 1/22/2007
Reviewed By: Benjamin W. Van Voorhees, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
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