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<title><![CDATA[Arkansans Participate in 'Bike to Work Day']]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Several Arkansans pedaled to work on Friday in an effort to help improve air quality.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 21:29:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Garland Co. Confirms 9th Case of Rabies in 3 Months]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Garland County isn&#39;t the only area seeing several cases of rabies, however.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 21:49:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Are Wellness Programs Changing The Culture Of Corporate Arkansas?]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A look at some Arkansas companies taking employee wellness to the next level...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 13:41:23 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Health Matters: Apps to Help Patients Remember Meds]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Whether or not patients take their medications on time and as prescribed
 by their doctors can make a major difference in their recovery.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2013 23:53:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Alzheimer's: A Personal Journey]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[North Louisiana woman diagnosed with the disease is fighting back by keeping her mind as sharp as possible.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 2 May 2013 15:07:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tick Season is Here, How to Keep Them off You]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of cases of tick-related illnesses were reported in Arkansas last year.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 1 May 2013 22:21:16 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[UAMS Medical Students Give Tips to Teens on Sun Safety Day]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Thursday is Sun Safety Day, and some UAMS medical students got a chance to pass along some tips to younger students.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:59:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Free Dental Clinic for Underserved Arkansans Coming to Arkadelphia]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Uninsured and low-income Arkansans suffering pain and discomfort from 
poor oral health will find needed relief at the seventh annual Arkansas 
Mission of Mercy (ArMOM) on May 31 - June 1 at Henderson State 
University in Arkadelphia.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:23:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Health Matters: New Procedure Cures Acid Reflux]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It may not seem like a serious medical problem, but for those suffering
 from acid reflux, it&#39;s more than just daily discomfort, as doctors say 
it can even lead to cancer.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:13:40 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[UAMS to Offer Free Oral, Neck & Head Cancer Screening on Friday]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is offering free 
oral, head and neck cancer screenings from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 19 on the
 sixth floor of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:41:42 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Healthy Living: Red Meat & Energy Drinks]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A surprising connection between red meat and energy drinks could have an impact on your health. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 9 Apr 2013 12:29:57 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Free Dental Care Tuesday at Benton Clinic]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The line is expected to be long. As many people as possible will be seen, but only from 8:00 a.m. to noon.]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 8 Apr 2013 20:39:18 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Health Matters: Dangers of Doubling Up on Cold, Allergy Meds]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It&#39;s a time of the year many doctors admit can be tricky for patients, 
when the cold season isn&#39;t quite over, yet the allergy season is already
 underway.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 3 Apr 2013 23:27:52 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Working to Solve Physician Shortage in Northwest Arkansas]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[While recruiting is underway, emergency rooms are getting crowded.]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:45:07 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Skunk with Rabies Found in Maumelle]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Animal discovered in the Edgewater subdivision (neighborhood is near Lake Willastein).]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:30:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[High School Students Raise Awareness on Dangers of Tobacco Use]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[It may be spring break for kids in South Arkansas, but 
that&#39;s not stopping some El Dorado students from working to spread 
awareness about the dangers of tobacco use.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:26:23 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Benton County Ranked Healthiest in Arkansas]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[New study reveals Ouachita County as Least Healthy.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:35:48 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Dr Richard Hixson: Sedation Dentistry]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Sedation during an oral procedure is nothing to be afraid of.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:16:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tobacco Companies Agree to Give State of Arkansas Settlement Millions]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Ends long-running dispute over funds intended for the Natural State.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:19:10 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Health Matters: New Link Between Exercise, Quality of Sleep]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The link between alertness and exercise is not a new discovery, but now 
doctors say there&#39;s new evidence linking exercise with the quality of 
sleep you get.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:29:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Team Up Autism Conference Coming to Little Rock April 1]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1 in 88 
children are diagnosed with autism, and it can be difficult for families
 to find out where to get help.]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:26:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Health Matters: Center Helps Toddlers With Disabilities Build Independence]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[There are eleven ascent children learning centers across the state of Arkansas, and for parents of children with disabilities, they&#39;re a huge help.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 6 Mar 2013 23:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[St. Vincent Heartbeat: Mediterranean Diet]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Living under the Tuscan sun has always been romanticized as a better way of life, and now there&#39;s proof to back that up.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 6 Mar 2013 23:47:30 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[AR Children's Hospital Mourns Passing of Dr. Betty Lowe]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Former pediatrician had retired in 2001 after 25+ years of service.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 6 Mar 2013 22:38:40 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Monticello Residents Notified of Water Supply's 'Relatively' High Sodium Content ]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[People on low-sodium and salt-restricted diets advised to take appropriate measures.]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 6 Mar 2013 14:32:21 GMT</pubDate>
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