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Fibrocystic Breasts

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I have fibrocystic breasts and have had two biopsy surgeries, thankfully both are benign.


     
     
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Health Tip: Protect Your Child From Backpack Injuries

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(HealthDay News)- Loaded backpacks can strain young backs and shoulders, causing pain and injury.

Prevent backpack injuries by lightening the load. Check your child's backpack each day, and remove any items that aren't needed. Also, make sure the child uses both straps, to distribute the load evenly.

Here are warning signs that your child's backpack may be too heavy, courtesy of the U.S. National Safety Council:

* A difference in posture when wearing the backpack.
* Significant difficulty in putting the backpack on or taking it off.


     
     
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Research Uncovers Clues to Lymphoma

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TUESDAY, June 24 (HealthDay News) U.S. researchers say they've spotted an important factor in the development of B-cell lymphomas, one of the fastest growing forms of cancer.

In experiments with mice, researchers at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center, Denver, found that the B-cell receptor on the surface of B-cells can cooperate with the MYC oncogene to accelerate the development of lymphomas. They also found that disrupting signals from the B-cell receptor can inhibit tumor growth.


     
     
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Chronic back pain due to driving! What can I do?

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Hello!

What can be done about back pain due to driving a lot on a daily basis for work? Is there some kind of support brace for drivers or some kind of lumbar support that can be worn to stop the back pain?

Thanks!


     
     
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Is it better to work standing up or sitting down most of the day?

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My husband is a Webmaster, and works 8-12 hour days at his computer. He recently read that it is not good to "sit all day", and that standing is a better alternative, as it helps with everything from circulation to being more creative. So now, he STANDS all day at his computer! I remember my first job working retail, and my back and feet would ache from standing all day. So...which is better?

Is there a good balance between "sitting all day" and "standing all day" when at work?

Thanks!