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How Did a Pregnant Firefighter Overcome Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

July 21, 2014

North Madison, Ohio – Community members gather together in support to a pregnant firefighter suffering from ALS along with her unborn daughter, who they will name “Peanut.” Joyous Baby Shower The North Madison Volunteer Fire Company was filled with more than 200 families, friends, and colleagues as they celebrated a “Jack and Jill” theme baby

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How Can Parents Limit Their Children’s Excessive Screen Time

July 21, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Two national surveys say that United States children spend excessive screen time in front of their television sets and computers every day despite the expert advice of limiting ‘screen time.’ Government Study The United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claims that kids aged between 12 and 15 spend

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Discover the Health Benefits of Hydrogen Sulfide (Also Found in Fart)

July 20, 2014

Devon, United Kingdom – Professors at the University of Exeter releases a study identifying the health benefits of hydrogen sulfide, also found in farts. Potential Health Benefits A new study, which took place at the University of Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom claims potential health benefits of hydrogen sulfide that is also found in the fart.

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Dangerous Acne Products – Identified and Consumers Warned

July 20, 2014

White Oak, Maryland – FDA warns the public of dangerous acne products that could cause allergy risks. Life-threatening Allergic Reactions The United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warn the public of the dangers posed by acne products on the market. Over-the-counter (OTC) facial wash, lotion, pimple treatment, and cream products can result to life-threatening

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Changing Food Nutrition Labels for Easier Readability and Understanding

July 20, 2014

Ottawa, Canada – Health Canada proposes changes in food nutrition labels, making them easier to read. Order of Nutrients The Canadian Health Minister Rona Ambrose said that the Canadian government proposes changes to the nutrition facts on food labels. She believes that this proposal will address the concerns of most parents. Ambrose said that labels

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Salmonella Outbreak Causes Foster Farms to Withdraw Their Chickens

July 19, 2014

From an order from the Department of Food and Agriculture, Foster Farms has already recalled some of their products due to salmonella outbreak. The outbreak has been causing illnesses for over a year already. There was an antibiotic-strain of salmonella found directly on some of the products of the company. Specifically, these are the skinless

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Health Care Units Are Failing in Providing Nutrition Care

July 18, 2014

New study from American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition suggests that right nutrition care is not provided to the public. However, health care units are doing well when it comes to screening the patient. There is a serious need for a longer term solution for malnutrition. Screening will only help in urgent cases. However,

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Fish Oil and Its Benefits Can Have Several Faults on Its Benefits

July 18, 2014

Brisbane, Australia – An Australian study shows that several benefits from taking fish oil have been overstated. There may have been several effects that were misinterpreted. This, however, does not mean that one should already forget about taking fish oil. The idea is just to be more cautious when taking medicines. This can easily help

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FDA Gives a Go Signal to the Beleodaq Treatment for Lymphoma

July 17, 2014

Maryland, United States – The newest announcement from the US Food and Drug Administration gives a go signal for the use of the Beleodaq treatment. This can specifically treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This has already been an approved drug since 2009. However, its use is not that wide since there were no verifications coming from the

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Dark Chocolate Can Help People Avoid Artery Problems

July 17, 2014

According to the Journal of the American Heart Association, dark chocolates will help those who have artery problems, especially in their legs. This will easily help them walk longer and faster. The polyphenols in the chocolate is the reason behind this urgent care. They can actually widen the arteries in some parts of the body

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Chikungunya Virus Is Found in Boston After Tourists Came Home

July 16, 2014

Boston, Massachusetts – According to a report, four incidents of Chikungunya Virus are found in Boston. The virus is already in the United States. However, it only covered most of the southern part of the country. It is already found in Oklahoma, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee. The resources say that it came from travelers who

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Brisk Walking Can Easily Help Out Patients with Parkinson’s

July 16, 2014

A new study shows that exercise, even brisk walking, can easily help minimize the effects of Parkinson’s disease. This is a very common motor system disorder. Usually, it also has effects on the mind. Some patients experience depression when they are diagnosed with such illness. The study showed that walking at approximately 2.9 miles per

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