Injuries Prompt Bowflex Recall
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Hundreds of thousands of popular Bowflex fitness machines are being recalled because of safety problems that have resulted in more than 70 injuries, the government said Thursday.
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Amidst recent prescription drug recalls, health experts have tips for patients to determine the safety of their medications. Merck Pharmaceuticals&#39; September decision to withdraw its widely used arthritis
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Basketball Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom will miss at least the next month because of a sprained right knee. Odom was diagnosed yesterday by team orthopedist Steve Lombardo , a day after the 6-foot-10-inch star was hurt in a 102-94 victory at Houston. Odom was injured in the first quarter when he landed awkwardly after Shane Battier blocked his ...
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When it comes to doling out holiday bonuses, the Celtics cannot give trainer Ed Lacerte enough extra pay for all the injuries and ailments he has handled this season. Add three more names to the less-than-100-percent list: Kendrick Perkins (left foot plantar fasciitis), Delonte West (sprained left big toe), and Wally Szczerbiak (strained gluteus). None of the three ...
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Printer manufacturer Lexmark is recalling 39,400 laser printers following fears over potential electric shocks. The printers could potentially short-circuit and present a danger of injury to users although there have been no reports of any incidents.
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Former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is expected to undergo a medical re-evaluation within the next the few weeks in an attempt to lift a suspension imposed by the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC).
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Research into the causes and treatment of repetitive strain injury is urgently needed, experts say
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In elderly patients with hip fracture, six months of outpatient rehabilitation and progressive resistance training is better than home exercise in improving physical performance and mobility and reducing disability, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
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LOS ANGELES - Beyonce tore a leg muscle rehearsing dance moves with Destiny's Child and her injury could delay some of the group's plan, a record company spokeswoman said Wednesday.    The singer tore her right hamstring, one of the muscles at the back of the knee, while practicing Tuesday in Los Angeles for an upcoming TV special...
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Q I am a 57-year-old male who finally started dieting and exercising over the last few months and lost almost 30 pounds. I was so happy about it and feeling so well. Last Sunday I was playing football with my young son and tripped while running and ended up with a separated shoulder. Two ligaments...
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Take a hot new gaming console, toss in an innovative motion-sensing controller, mix in some athletic games and what do you get? In some cases, a new repetitive motion injury that some doctors have dubbed &quot;Wii-itis.&quot;
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Brooklyn, NY - Kingsway Trading Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling the dietary herbal supplements DOUBLE DEERS FORMULA brand EXPELLIN EXTRACT (CONCENTRATED) and CARDIOFLEX as they contain Aristolochic Acid, and present a serious health risk to consumers.
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The strained ligament in Jermaine O&#39;Neal&#39;s left foot isn&#39;ta source of great concern for the Indiana Pacers. But it&#39;s enough to make him doubtful for the remaining five preseason games.
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A pin suspension system used to keep an artificial lower-leg in place can disrupt circulation within the remaining limb, leading to skin sores, investigators report. They suggest prostheses that use suction attachment are a better choice.
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NEW YORK  - A pin suspension system used to  keep an artificial lower-leg in place can disrupt circulation  within the remaining limb, leading to skin sores, investigators  report. They suggest prostheses that use suction attachment are  a better choice.
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Hasselbeck had X-rays Sunday after injuring his right elbow in a 37-14 loss to the New York Jets. He was hurt in the fourth quarter while he was throwing, and Trent Dilfer replaced him for the rest of the game.
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Magic forward Pat Garrity was placed on the injured list with a sprained left foot. Stacy Augmon was activated to fill the roster spot, making him available to play against Toronto on Wednesday night.