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Report finds U.S. adult smoking rate still falling
June 18, 2013 on Page A2 ATLANTA – Fewer U.S. adults are smoking, a new government report says. Last year, about 18 percent of adults participating in a national health survey described themselves as current smokers. 1
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Companies work to make processed food look homemade
June 18, 2013 on Page A8 NEW YORK – Here’s the latest goal for food makers: Perfect the art of imperfection. When stretching out the dough for its premium “Artisan Pizzas,” Domino’s workers are instructed not … 1
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Ruling could lower generic drug costs
June 18, 2013 on Page A10 WASHINGTON – Deals between pharmaceutical corporations and their generic drug competitors, which government officials say keep cheaper forms of medicine off the market, can sometimes be illegal and therefore can …
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Sedation eases dental procedures for panicky patients
June 18, 2013 on Page C1 Chuck Gamache’s wisdom tooth was impacted, growing sideways in his jaw. It had to come out. This was terrifying, considering Gamache’s dental history: the pain of a childhood in-line skating … 1
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The Slice: Formally done with kindergarten
June 18, 2013 on Page C1 Sometimes it’s difficult to pinpoint the exact origin of a trend. But in this instance, perhaps we can mark it down as “June 12, 2013.” 1
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Horoscope
June 18, 2013 on Page C2 For 06-18-2013
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Calling attention to PTSD sufferers
June 18, 2013 on Page C2 Dear Annie: As a military war veteran and someone raised in the midst of inner-city violence, I have suffered from and learned a great deal about post-traumatic stress disorder. There … 3
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Benefits of chelation inconclusive
June 18, 2013 on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I have heart disease. Will chelation therapy help reduce my risk of a heart attack? DEAR READER: That’s a timely question, because a recent study of chelation …
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Easy ways to improve posture
June 18, 2013 on Page C3 We’ve been told to stand up straight as long as we’ve been able to stand. We know why we should do it: Good posture looks good, feels good and makes …
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Vaginal cream isn’t intended for your face
June 18, 2013 on Page C3 Q. A friend recently told me that she used a vaginal cream as her facial moisturizer. Have you ever heard of this, and is it dangerous? A. If the vaginal …
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Late-night TV
June 18, 2013 on Page C4 Jim Gaffigan is scheduled on “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” (11 p.m., Comedy Central) … Heather Locklear is booked on “ Chelsea Lately” (11 p.m., E!) … Jeremy Scahill …
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Study connects sleep apnea, memory loss
June 18, 2013 on Page C5 MIAMI – When Shary Smith noticed that she was forgetting details she should’ve easily remembered, she never suspected that her cognitive impairment had anything to do with her snoring. But … 1
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Blood Bank
June 18, 2013 on Page C5 Bloodmobile locations Today – Coeur d’Alene City Hall, 710 E. Mullan Ave., Coeur d’Alene, 8-10 a.m.; Silverwood Theme Park, 27843 N. Highway 95, Athol, Idaho, 8-11 a.m.; Spokane City Hall, …
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Health Bulletin Board www.spokesman.com/livewell
June 18, 2013 on Page C5 New listings Alternatives to Psychiatric Medications – Sean Smitham, a licensed clinical psychologist, will provide information on ways to address mental health issues naturally. Saturday, 3-5 p.m., Sun People Dry …
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Court: ’pay to delay’ generic drugs can be illegal
June 17, 2013 WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court says deals between pharmaceutical corporations and their generic drug competitors, which government officials say keep cheaper forms of medicine off the market, can sometimes be … 4
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West Nile virus found in Yakima mosquitoes
June 17, 2013 YAKIMA, Wash. — West Nile virus has turned up in two samples of mosquitoes collected in Yakima County.
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Hand transplants for kids planned
June 17, 2013 on Page A1 A Boston hospital is starting the world’s first hand transplant program for children, and doctors say it won’t be long until face transplants and other radical operations to improve appearance … 3
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Today’s children enjoy multiple options on road to education
June 17, 2013 on Page C1 Brian and I fill suitcases with diapers, documents, tiny clothing and dreams. An airplane like a magic carpet carries us 6,000 miles into the night over the Brazilian rain forest. … 3
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Column: Buffet of life experiences needs small plates
June 17, 2013 on Page C1 The Spokesman-Review’s outdoors guru, Rich Landers, led a hike at Riverside State Park during recent festivities celebrating the park’s 100th anniversary. He got a good crowd, and what I appreciated …
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The Slice: Let’s make this one a double
June 17, 2013 on Page C1 ‘On the second day of Father’s Day, my true love gave to me …” Oh, well. Never hurts to try.
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Annie’s Mailbox: Husband hiding calls with ‘friend’
June 17, 2013 on Page C2 Dear Annie: I have been married to the love of my life for several years. I recently learned that over the past few months my husband has had numerous telephone …
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Horoscope
June 17, 2013 on Page C2 For 06-17-2013
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Miss Manners: His new ring leaves wife feeling left out
June 17, 2013 on Page C2 DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband and I have been married 12 years. He once lost his original wedding band, and we got another one. (Maybe 10-plus years ago – a …
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Boomers can’t deny brush with junk food
June 17, 2013 on Page C3 We baby boomers were the first fast-food/junk-food generation. Lucky Charms – sugar lumps in the guise of a breakfast cereal – was created in 1962. 1
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Ford targets small-car seekers
June 17, 2013 on Page C3 Millions of empty-nesters and millennials are in the market for smaller cars and crossovers, and Ford Motor Co. wants to capture their attention with a new advertising campaign. The campaign …
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Writer’s Bloc: The Wonder of Aging
June 17, 2013 on Page C3 Tennis racket in one hand and pen in the other, I am a man who no longer moves with the same vigor he felt in his youth. I see the …
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Late-night TV
June 17, 2013 on Page C5 Linda Cardellini is scheduled on “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” (11 p.m., Comedy Central) … Sean Hayes is booked on “ Chelsea Lately” (11 p.m., E!) … Olympia Snowe …
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Prescription for addiction
June 16, 2013 on Page A1 A Gonzaga University nursing student working in a local hospital this spring noticed something odd on the medication logs. A patient who didn’t need painkillers was receiving the drugs every … 17
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Concussions: All must use heads to prevent lasting injury
June 16, 2013 on Page C1 Joseph Guerrinha doesn’t remember anyone talking to him about the dangers of concussion in his sport. Since soccer is played with the feet, he supposes, people don’t make the connection. …
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Rypien witnessing worrisome outcome of athletes’ trauma
June 16, 2013 on Page C1 The charity golf events he hosts and plays in are a joy for Mark Rypien. The causes are close to his heart, someone’s swing is bound to be source of … 1
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