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Idaho Statesman stories

Weight

  • Meet Idaho's "Biggest Loser": Reality TV show helped Boisean find herself
    • An interview with Linda Houseman Woodall
  • A journey to weight loss
    • An interview with Cheryl Ginsberg
  • Easy, fun foods can help you watch your weight
  • Resources to get started on the road to weight loss
  • Your health is in your hands
  • New rules for exercise

Addiction

  • Quitting a habit that kills
    • More resources to quit smoking
  • Help for addicts is hard to come by
  • Will the story of these lungs help you quit?
  • Chantix is effective - but under scrutiny
  • Hypnosis: one possible option to help you quit

Heart

  • Against all odds
    • An interview with Rick Pew
  • Your children will follow your example
    • Local places for your child to get some exercise - and fun
  • What we don't know can kill us

Mental Health

  • Unraveling a mystery
    • "What the Heck is Asperger's?"
    • Find help for autism disorders
  • Help for your child
  • More information about Treasure Valley psychiatrists
  • Don't neglect your mental health

Cancer

  • Cancer centers offer 'integrative' options
  • Is laughter the best medicine?
    • An interview with Lura Fellows
  • Connect with others facing the challenge of cancer
  • Some Idaho cancer screening rates are lowest in nation

Health Heroes

  • Treasure Valley health heroes
    • Q&A with Joe Harris of Extra Hands for ALS

Expert topics

  • Air Ambulance: Emergency medicine takes to the air
  • Cardiology: Everyone is at risk for coronary artery disease
  • Dialysis: The lowdown on dialysis
  • Dupuytrens: Dupuytren's Disease (Morbus Dupuytren)
  • Family Medicine: Family doctors focus on relationships with patients
  • Gastric Bypass: Surgery takes weight loss to the operating room
  • Immediate Care: Urgent care centers see continued growth
  • Lap-Band Weight Loss: Providing an adjustable weight loss option
  • Maternity: The pregnancy timeline
  • Medical Imaging: A valuable tool
  • Neurosurgery: Branching beyond the brain
  • Oncology: The fight against cancer continues
  • Orthopaedics: Medical advancements help bring life back to old joints
  • Podiatry: Foot care is essential for optimal health
  • Sleep Disorders: Most adults need seven to eight hours
  • Surgery: Preparing for your surgery
  • Trauma Medicine: From battlefield to neighborhoods

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