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Local Doctor William Graber Discusses Weight Loss Surgery – Lap Band vs Gastric Bypass vs Gastric Sleeve

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:39:43 +0000

Local weight loss surgeon Dr. William Graber joined WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning to talk about rapid weight loss, and the different types of surgeries.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Doesn't Want Large Women in Their Stores — Is It Fair?

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:00:34 +0000

Fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is coming under fire for its decision not to stock XL or XXL sizes for women, ostensibly because they don't want that type of buyer in their stores.

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'The Rock' Eats a Small Grocery Store Every Day to Stay in Shape

Jeff Schiller — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:56:10 +0000

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is a mountain of a man. He's always been a big dude but it seems the last couple years he's bulked up. A lot of jokes have been thrown around questioning his methods, but there is no denying The Rock looks like he came straight off the pages of a comic book

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Is Crossfit a Good Way to Get Into Summer Shape? — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:00:07 +0000

"Is Crossfit a good way to train to get into summer shape?" - Derek, 24, Cincinnati

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What Cities Are the Worst for Spring Allergies?

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:07:50 +0000

Finishing at the top of a list of the worst cities for allergies is nothing to sneeze at.

Or is it?

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13-Year-Old Girl Has Had the Hiccups for 10 Weeks

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:20:41 +0000

Poor Emily Marsh. Her condition has left her at a loss for words.

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Light Weight, High Reps or Heavy Weight, Low Reps — Which's Better? — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:30:11 +0000

"Is it better to use light weight for high reps or heavy weight for low reps?" -- Tyrone, 23, Wichita

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Dental Patients May Have Been Exposed To Blood-Borne Illnesses In Oklahoma, Tulsa Health Department Conducts Public Health Investigation

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:17:43 +0000

The Tulsa Health Department, the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry, and the Oklahoma State Department of Health are investigating a private dental practice that may have exposed more than seven thousand patients to HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

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Utica Rome Listed In Top Metro Areas Scoring For Lowest Well-Being

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:47:31 +0000

The Utica-Rome metro area made the Huffington Post, but it may not necessarily be something about which locals want to brag.

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Joe Weider, Schwarzenegger's Fitness Mentor, Dies at 93

GuySpeed Editors — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:26:08 +0000

Fitness and bodybuilding icon and mentor to Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Weider, has died, according to reports.
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'Is It Better to Do Cardio Before or After Lifting Weights?' — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:41:36 +0000

I've read articles stating cardio should be done before weights but some people swear it should be done after. Which is correct? -- Telly, 24, Nevada

In my opinion, too many people take a candy ass approach to training and that is why we have gyms full of men who lift like girls. No offense girl
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New Facebook App Will Help You Find Out Who Gave You the Flu

Donald Deane — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:00:46 +0000

After last year's flu season, which health officials say was one of the mildest in the past 30 years, the illness is back with a vengeance. Well, if you're unlucky enough to currently have the flu, at least a new Facebook app can help track down the diseased jerk who gave it to you in the first place.

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Utica Hospitals Offer Flu Safety Tips

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:43:51 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Get your flu shot. That's the message two local hospitals are trying to spread this flu season.
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DiNapoli Calls Out State Obesity Epidemic

Ted Muehl — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:24:45 +0000

New York State is facing a growing obesity problem that costs nearly $12 billion each year, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a speech Wednesday to the Association of New York State youth bureaus.

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It's Time to Get Your Seasonal Flu Shot

Ted Muehl — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:21:09 +0000

Influenza is a serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently.

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Local UW Opens Micro-Grant Opportunity Door For Nonprofits

WIBX — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:53:13 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Does your program target Health, Education, or Financial Self-Sufficiency causes in the community?
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Air Quality Health Advisory Issued For Most Of State

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:17:01 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - The Department of Environmental Conservation and State Department of Health have issued an air quality health advisory for our area.
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