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Group: Flying economy won't raise blood clot risk CHICAGO — Good news for budget-minded travelers: There's no proof that flying economy-class increases your chances of dangerous blood clots, according to new guidelines from medical specialists. www.rrstar.com
Australian Universities Defend Alternative-Medicine Teaching A group campaigning against alternative medicine has told Australian universities that they are risking their reputations by teaching subjects like chiropractic, homeopathy, iridology and reflexology. www.nytimes.com
Reed Schreck: Healthy ’Hawks improve outlook for ’Hogs’ success Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp recently returning from injuries is the best news possible for the Chicago Blackhawks. That also bodes well for the IceHogs. Now Rockford’s roster is as deep as it can be these days. www.rrstar.com
OSF HealthCare-Rockford Health deal heads to court ROCKFORD — A hearing in federal court this week that aims to delay the acquisition of Rockford Health System by OSF HealthCare could set the stage for an even bigger fight in Washington. INSIDE: Key dates | CEOs' video message www.rrstar.com
Topical BioMedicsOffers Pampering Spa Gift Sets for Men and Women in Time for Valentine's Day Designed for travelers, sports, fitness, health and wellness and outdoor enthusiasts, do-it-yourselfers and anyone who wants to enjoy everyday activities and needs a bit of TLC, Topricin gift sets from Topical BioMedics make thoughtful Valentine's Day gifts for men and women. ... news.yahoo.com
Kathryn Prinz Runs to Fight Cancer KathRUN training to run the New York City Half Marathon on Sunday, March 18 Local businesswoman, Kathryn Prinz, has changed her name to “KathRUN” while she trains with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program. The program’s goal is to raise awareness and funding for the Leukemia a& Lymphoma Society in the fight against blood cancers, such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma ... www.antonnews.com
UK universities drop alternative medicine degree programs Enrollment in acupuncture and other 'complementary medicine' programs has fallen in Britain. A University College London pharmacology professor has led the charge to drop public funding for teaching 'quackery.' www.dw-world.de
Super Bowl ads duke it out during big game's commercial breaks NEW YORK — The pressure was on. The tension was thick. And then, there were yawns in between. The Super Bowl may have been a nail biter, but the ads were a snooze. www.rrstar.com
End alternative medicine degrees say scientists A group of more than 400 doctors, medical researchers and scientists are urging universities to close down alternative medicine degrees. www.news-medical.net
Trends large and small bubbling in spa industry From color therapy and medi-pedis to frigid blizzard rooms and swankier eyebrow bars, fresh trends are surfacing around the world in the $60 billion spa industry, according to an annual forecast. news.yahoo.com
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