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How Antidepressant During Pregnancy Affect the Unborn Child?

September 1, 2014

Boston, Massachusetts – A new study revealed the use of antidepressant during pregnancy could increase the risks of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to the unborn child. Previous studies have revealed that the use of antidepressant among pregnant women was linked to an increased autism risk in their unborn child. These studies scared off some

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EV-D68 Made Hundreds of Midwest Children Hospitalized

September 1, 2014

EV-D68 has caused the need for urgent care given to hundreds of children residing in the Midwest. The respiratory disease has been traced by the late few weeks. The health officials also disclosed information about the illness causing this health outrage. The health experts, as interviewed by medical reporter of Liz Szabo of USA TODAY,

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Debunking Cosmetic Product Warnings Myths and Facts

August 31, 2014

The recent reports disclosed that your commonly used hygiene or health products may be dangerous to your health. You thought everything is alright and you are looking after your physical beauty and health correctly. But in truth, you are not guaranteed safe in using cosmetic product all the time. Headlines emerged and lately, sun cream

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Consumers Are Asked to Stay Away from New Powdered Products

August 31, 2014

Suffolk County, New York – Federal officials warned consumers of the emergence of powdered products, saying these innovative powdered alcohol and caffeine are dangerous. The county health department urged consumers to stay away from powdered pure caffeine. Consuming such product will require the consumer to visit an urgent care clinic due to its dangerous effects.

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Chief Medical Officer Expressed Support for Mental Health Prioritization

August 30, 2014

The chief medical officer of England, Dame Sally Davies, declared that mental health prioritization must be pushed through. Davies claimed that doubled funding protection must be provided to the mental health sector. She also disclosed that funding cuts are traced when the economy of England is on the rise. She believes that mental health is

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21st Century Concept of Gender-Based Medicine Pushed Through

August 30, 2014

Gender-based medicine is evidently developing the new generation concept of medication among people. Presently, Ambien, a sleep medication, is only the prescribed medicine in the United States having doses specifically designed for different genders. According to studies, women have a slower pace of processing Ambien compared to men. In other words, a different dose must

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Fail to Adhere to Prescribed Medication

August 29, 2014

Manchester, United Kingdom – A study conducted by the University of Manchester indicated that the majority of patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis fail to purchase expensive and take prescribed medication. The study involved 286 patients with rheumatoid arthritis, who suffered from the condition for at least 7 years. The participants also attended 60 Rheumatology clinics

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How LSU Administrators Handle Different Health Issues of Students?

August 29, 2014

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Classes are underway, but college students don’t seem to follow the rhythm of campus life as they struggle with different health issues and adjustments after the summer vacation. Julie Hupperich, wellness and promotion director at the Louisiana State University (LSU) said students, especially those on their own for the first time

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Why Alzheimer’s Disease Should Qualify for Medical Cannabis Program?

August 28, 2014

Santa Fe, New Mexico – The health secretary denied the petition to add the Alzheimer’s disease to the medical condition list eligible for the medical cannabis program despite the unanimous decision of the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Board to add the disease and neurodegenerative dementia as qualifying conditions. The Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological ailment

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Health Services at Kean University Keep Students in Tip-top State

August 28, 2014

Union County, New Jersey – Health services at Kean University has helped students to be in tip-top condition physically, mentally, and emotionally. The Kean University has been dedicated in their health services and facilities, considering it as a notable facet of their campus. Ensuring the health of the students has been a major urgent care

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UAB Awarded with $19 Million for Hypertension and Pregnancy Study

August 27, 2014

Birmingham, Alabama – The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has been granted $19 million for a comprehensive study on the relation of hypertension and pregnancy. The UAB has been granted a total of $19.3 million by the National Institutes of Health. The R01 grant was awarded to the UAB’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

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State Issues Public Health Warnings over Mislabeled Products

August 27, 2014

Columbus, Ohio – The state department of agriculture issued public health warnings on mislabeled meat and poultry products, alerting consumers that such products could have been produced without proper inspection. Urgent care is needed to address the ongoing issues involving the Tank’s Meats Inc., located in Elmore, west of Sandusky County. The meat and poultry

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