Health

Ed Blonz: Prepare for pregnancy with good nutrition

Advice from a Kensington nutritionist with a doctorate

Raising Latino awareness of stroke prevention and recognition

In an effort to educate the Spanish-speaking community about the dangers and warning signs, the American Heart Association will launch an awareness campaign in five Western metropolitan areas including San Jose on Jan. 22.

Portable EKG device program expands in East Bay

Contra Costa paramedics now have the same capability as their Alameda counterparts -- and more hospitals are assisting them.

How to eat while sick

Change your life in 2009 with these 52 tips

The Doctor Is In: Shingles vaccine may protect seniors from debilitating pain

Down economy may be causing more sleepless nights

Dr. Donohue: Difficult to correct potassium deficit with food

Contra Costa Health Plan members have new online search tool

Phthalate ban in children's products now in force in California

Health News from the Mercury News


	Brain pacemaker helps Parkinson's, but with risks CHICAGO — Parkinson's sufferers who had electrodes implanted in their brains improved substantially more than those who took only medicine, according to the biggest test yet of deep brain stimulation. CNN: Gupta approached about surgeon general post Steve Jobs' weight loss may be linked to his earlier cancer, medical experts say San Jose girl recovering after rare brain surgery Raising Latino awareness of stroke prevention and recognition Fremont center provides health care for elderly nuns

Health News from the AP


	Brain pacemaker helps Parkinson's, but with risks CHICAGO—Parkinson's sufferers who had electrodes implanted in their brains improved substantially more than those who took only medicine, according to the biggest test yet of deep brain stimulation. Full Story MySpace is research place for busybody 'Dr. Meg' Shaping good health as teens outgrow pediatrician Nursing industry desperate to find new hires Cell phone soap operas deliver safe-sex message Doctor, former patient now colleagues in Detroit

Healthy Recipes


	Stuffing Muffins Preparation time is 35 minutes, start to finish. Makes 12 muffins. A tasty way to recycle leftovers Sun-Dried Tomato and Parmesan Couscous Mix Versatile couscous a guilt-free fast food Potato, Tomato and Cheese Tart Lightening up on fatty crusts cuts a lot of calories from tarts

Ed Blonz


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Linda Buch


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