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Pain Medication Policies – Balancing the Dual Concerns on Abuse and Proper Use

July 23, 2014

San Diego, California – The state of California shows progress on pain medication policies. Widespread Abuse of Pain Medications Prescription pain medications have been abused in the recent years. Similarly, campaigns on how to stop such drug abuse have been advocated in many states. A report from the San Diego County Medical Examiner said that

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New Set of Guidelines to Protect Pregnant Workers Against Discrimination

July 22, 2014

Washington, D.C. – The United States officials issue a new set of guidelines to protect pregnant workers against discrimination. Updated Guidelines The government has finally updated the 30-year old guidelines to protect pregnant workers against discrimination. The guideline cites, “the persistence of overt pregnancy discrimination, as well as the emergence of more subtle discriminatory practices.”

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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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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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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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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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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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Women Are More Likely to Consult Their Mental Health Problems Than Men

July 15, 2014

Toronto, Canada – Recent studies show that women will most likely go to the doctor for their mental health problems rather than men. It also showed that women will pay urgent care clinics earlier in the stages of the illnesses than men. The study was based on men and women who have chronic physical diseases

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US Supreme Court Tries to Look at Work Laws during Pregnancy

July 14, 2014

Based on a report, the US Supreme Court is trying to explore the options on the work laws during pregnancy. They will try to look at the different angles on how they can make things better for expectant mothers. There could be more aspects in the review that they are doing. It will not be

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The United Kingdom Mental Health Services Is in a Total Crisis

July 13, 2014

London, United Kingdom – The mental health services in the United Kingdom are experiencing serious problems. Meanwhile, the secretary of health is not taking the matters seriously. There have been loads of programs that were primarily made to ease this problem. However, until now, the department is still in deep trouble. There are real pressures

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