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Flu: Could be bad year with an earlier-than-normal season and more severe illness, health leaders say Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 07:05 PM PST California has only sporadic flu activity so now is the time to get vaccinated, experts advise. Health Events Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 06:59 PM PST TMS, DRUG-FREE TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION, 4-6 p.m. presentation at Winter Haven Hospital Center for Behavioral Health, 1201 First St. S., Winter Haven. Includes explanation of transcranial magnetic stimulation, demonstration, question-and-answer session with psychiatrist Dr. Takkallapelli D. Rao and refreshments. RSVP with Tiffany Justice at 863-291-5915. Minimally Invasive Surgery Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 06:57 PM PST Spectrum Health Medical Group takes a look at surgeries that require minimally invasive operations. … McIntyre to wed Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 06:56 PM PST Certified health care training in 6 to 8 weeks, not months. Ask if you qualify for financial assistance. Teen worker health and safety video contest now open Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 06:55 PM PST A teen worker health and safety video contest is now accepting submissions from high school students, the Oregon Occupational Safety & Health Division announced Monday. Sports Epidemic: 10 NFL Players Who Committed Suicide [PHOTOS] Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 06:53 PM PST NFL players from the past, and present are in need of help, whether they know it or not. Unlike other figures in the spotlight, the mental health of professional players isn't always looked at until it's too late. Pomona College cited for safety violations Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 06:53 PM PST CLAREMONT - Pomona College has been cited for five violations impacting the safety of employees, several months after dining hall workers filed a complaint with the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Fired health employee speaks out Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 06:52 PM PST VICTORIA â€" A former health ministry employee, fired in a conflict-of-interest investigation, is now suing the province and the Minister of Health for defamation and wrongful dismissal. Ron Mattson worked for the government for 28 years and serves as a … Continue reading â†' Portland police locate missing elderly woman Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 06:52 PM PST The Portland Police Department said it has located a missing 80-year-old woman who suffers from dementia. Police said Martha Davis walked away from her Marshall Street residence at about 3 p.m. Monday. Police said she was located at about 7:45 p.m. at a neighbor's house. Police said she was in good health. Caffeine beneficial for some students, but excess consumption is problematic Mon, 03 Dec, 2012 06:49 PM PST Research demonstrates that there are some health benefits to drinking coffee, but excessive caffeine consumption â€" especially when energy drinks are part of the mix â€" are causing sleep problems and anxiety for a significant percentage of college students, who aren't great at handling stress in the first place. Read more

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