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  The “Iron Lady” Margaret Thatcher Felled by a Stroke

  By Dr. Michele Berman on April 8, 2013

  Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first (and only) female Prime Minister has died at the age of 87. According to her spokesman, Lord Tim Bell, Lady Thatcher...

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  Roger Egert Taking “A Leave of Presence” Due to Cancer Return-UPDATED

  By Dr. Michele Berman on April 3, 2013

  Sad news today from Roger Ebert- his cancer has returned. Ebert, the Pulitzer Prize winning Chicago Sun-Times film critic known for his movie review shows...

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  Louisville’s Kevin Ware’s Terrible Leg Injury

  By Dr. Michele Berman on April 1, 2013

  It was the crack heard around the country. One minute, Louisville Cardinals sophomore Kevin Ware is running down the court, the next, he’s lying on...

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  Sarah Chalke: Real Life Health Scare Portrayed on “Grey’s Anatomy”

  By Dr. Michele Berman on March 29, 2013

  For actress Sarah Chalke, her role on last night’s Grey’s Anatomy hit very close to home. Chalke, who is best known for her role as...

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  Charlie Daniels Gets A Pacemaker

  By Dr. Michele Berman on March 28, 2013

  Grand Ole Opry star Charlie Daniels is resting comfortably after having a pacemaker placed. The 76-year-old, best known for his monster hit, “The Devil Went...

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  DWTS Week 2: Will an Injury Cause Dorothy Hamill to Quit?

  By Dr. Michele Berman on March 26, 2013

  Figure skater Dorothy Hamill knows what it takes to win an athletic competition. The 56-year-old became a household name when she won the gold medal...

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  Carnie Wilson Has Bell’s Palsy

  By Dr. Michele Berman on March 18, 2013

  Singer Carnie Wilson has always been open about her health issues. The Wilson Phillips singer has struggled with weight loss and has undergone both gastric...

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  Kim Kardashian’s Vampire Facial

  By Dr. Michele Berman on March 12, 2013

  Dear Kim: When you said, “I love trying anything that makes you look and feel youthful,” did you really mean having your own blood repeatedly...

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  Why Did Morrissey, Vince Neil and Rihanna Cancel Their Shows?

  By Dr. Michele Berman on March 11, 2013

  It hasn’t been the best week for singers. Three, Morrissey, Vince Neil, and Rihanna had to cancel their shows due to illness. The Smiths frontman,...

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  Kelly Osbourne Hospitalized For Seizure Evaluation

  By Dr. Michele Berman on March 10, 2013

  E! Fashion Police co-host Kelly Osbourne, 28, remains hospitalized after having a seizure during the taping of the show on Thursday. Osbourne told co-host Melissa...

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