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July 23, 2008
Ask Karen: What is the best product for age spots?
“Good Housekeeping” found two products that can help fade the dark spots that form from sun damage.
July 16, 2008
How do I stop nocturnal leg cramps?
My husband gets bad leg cramps, mostly when he is sleeping
July 09, 2008
Ask Karen: Sneezing, wheezing and scratchy eyes — is it mold?
Dr. Luis Matos with Asthma and Allergy Center in Roanoke and Lynchburg says, “Whenever it gets muggy, then definitely the mold spores are out.”
July 02, 2008
Could my pet have MRSA?
QUESTION: You had a story a while back about pets getting MRSA. Are the warning signs for pets the same as people, and is it common?
June 30, 2008
Surrounded by serenity
TAMPA - It can’t replace Novocain for a root canal, but dental office decor designed for maximum soothing can be a powerful tranquilizer.
June 25, 2008
Which self tanning method is the best?
QUESTION: I saw a story on WSLS this past week about self tanners — those with immediate results and those with results over time. Could you provide
me with the results of the best products?
June 18, 2008
Ask Karen: I’m worried about tomatoes
QUESTION: I have a question about the tomatoes with salmonella. Does this also affect things like salsa, pasta sauce, pizza sauce or anything that has tomatoes in it, whether cooked or uncooked?
June 16, 2008
Retailers to phase out certain baby bottles
Word starting spreading like wildfire last month on mommy blogs, in play groups and at day cares.
June 13, 2008
Virginia kids do well, with 1 exception
Virginia remains in the top third of states in an annual review of the well-being of children, but a decades-old phenomenon still haunts the state’s juvenile justice system.
June 11, 2008
New allergy procedure not a cure all for sufferers
QUESTION: I was watching the 12 o’clock news and caught the end of the story about a new procedure for allergy sufferers. Can you tell me the name of that procedure and where it can be done locally?
June 10, 2008
Sun’s dangers more than skin deep
It’s hot outside, the kids are itching to go play at the beach, and you know everyone’s epidermis needs some level of protection. But the latest news about skin safety is so overwhelming, sitting in a dark room seems the only safe option.
June 06, 2008
Rash of new baby books delivers
Motherhood: The wonder, the excitement, the sleepless nights spent wondering what you’re supposed to do next. Insert baby books here. Three new manuals are on the market, each covering a different but equally important aspect of motherhood: the mom, the mom with baby and the baby.
June 04, 2008
Ask Karen: What is BPA; Is it harmful?
There have been some reports in the last few weeks about BPA and its harmful effects on people, especially on babies from their bottles. Can you straighten out the information? I cannot seem to find a straight answer anywhere about why it is bad and what the harmful effects are.
May 28, 2008
Martial arts can provide full-body workout
Muay Thai. Krav Maga. Jujitsu.
How useful is high-level SPF sunscreen, anyway?
QUESTION: Dear Karen, I have heard that after a certain SPF level in suntan lotion, anything higher is useless. Could you please answer what the benefits of a higher SPF are?
May 21, 2008
Healthwise, which tea is best
QUESTION: I would like more information about teas and which ones are best for you. I had always heard green tea was so healthy, but I’ve heard white tea is good too. Can you help sort this out?
May 20, 2008
It’s less fitness than fitting
TAMPA - Nicole Seabury is sweating over her wedding, though the big day is still three months away.
Depression A Dark Secret Of Men
He might be found curled up in bed as the clock ticks into Saturday afternoon. Maybe he’s the guy grinning through gritted teeth as he pushes his next customer into a used car, still going after a 12- or 14-hour day. He might be behind the wheel, screaming at that damned woman who pauses too long at the four-way stop.
May 14, 2008
Get Ready! Ticks are coming
When removing a tick, use tweezers and get as close to the skin as possible. When pulling the tick off make sure you pull straight up and down to try to prevent leaving any of it in the skin.
May 09, 2008
How about a fitness-friendly Mother’s Day gift?
Your mom spends all year worrying about her family’s health - and ends up neglecting her own.
May 07, 2008
Ask Karen: Hospitalists: Medical tag-teams
I’m wondering now about what our primary care physicians call “hospitalists” that prescribe meds and treatment while a patient is hospitalized, rather than your primary care physician visiting the hospital.
May 06, 2008
The Agony and The Allergy
Pollen, grass and mold wreak havoc on 17 percent of the nation’s adults and children. A recent nationwide survey shows just how significantly these youngsters’ quality of life is affected.
May 02, 2008
$1.35 million awarded in birth defect settlement
CHARLOTTESVILLE — When the papers were signed yesterday ending a years-long court fight to help his son, David Morris couldn’t hold back the tears any longer.
April 30, 2008
Compact fluorescent bulbs are hazardous when broken
Carefully recycling CFLs prevents the release of mercury into the environment and allows for the reuse of glass, metals and other materials that make up fluorescent lights.
April 23, 2008
As more girls play sports, more hurt knees
Ahshante Branch was always the exception on the basketball court.
Research before trying new procedure
According to articles that we have read on the Internet, laser spine surgery is safer, has a much lower recovery time and much better results
April 16, 2008
Is aspartame too dangerous?
I have condensed this week’s question because it was in e-mail form asking about an e-mail going around regarding aspartame and possible dangers associated with it.
April 09, 2008
Ask Karen: Just because you read it online doesn’t make it true
Please read the interview with a vaccine researcher before you recommend giving flu shots to 6-month-old babies. Ask yourself who benefits, the baby or the pharmaceutical company?
April 07, 2008
Aging boomers find arthritis a real pain
Baby Boomers — once the generation of peace and love — have evolved.
April 05, 2008
In total care, quality of life for MS patient becomes the goal
Jeff Holdren has had active MS for 12 to 15 years, the kind classified as progressive.