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_ Medical ProceduresWhooping Cough and The Failure of Some Vaccines By Jane Farrell articleThe startling global resurgence of pertussis, or whooping cough, in recent years can largely be attributed to the immunological failures … Read More→
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_ Mental & Emotional HealthWhen Disaster Strikes, Here are 5 Things to Help You Through By Sondra Forsyth articleEarthquake in Mexico, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, Jose, shootings, and violent protests: Some disasters are predictable and some are not. … Read More→
_ Breast Cancer Cancer CenterIs Breast Cancer Over-Diagnosed? By Jane Farrell articleRoutine mammograms can lead to over-diagnosis and over-treatment of breast cancer, but most American women aren’t aware of these risks … Read More→
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_ Men's Health ParentingMajor Study Reveals Sperm Counts of Western Males Drops Significantly Over 40-Year Period By Karina Erdelyi articleWhile male longevity has increased by an impressive 25 years over the past century, startling new research has revealed that … Read More→
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_ Mental & Emotional HealthExpressive Writing Helps Calm Down Chronic Worriers Before Stressful Tasks By Sondra Forsyth articleChronic worriers, take note: Simply writing about your feelings may help you perform an upcoming stressful task more efficiently. That’s … Read More→
_ Bone Health OsteoporosisSteroid Hormones Could Hold Clue to Future Osteoporosis Treatment By Jane Farrell articleA group of steroid hormones could provide new insight into the bone loss and deterioration that occurs with aging, researchers … Read More→
_ EmotionsCreating Rituals to Encourage Gratitude By Jane Farrell articleThe holiday season is near beginning, when we look back at the fruits of our labors and give thanks for … Read More→
_ DiabetesInsulin Therapy Initially Declined and Delayed by an Average of 2 Years By Sondra Forsyth articleAlmost one-third of type 2 diabetic patients don’t begin insulin when it’s initially recommended, with the average start time being … Read More→
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_ HobbiesSuccessfully Transition Houseplants Indoors for Winter By Sondra Forsyth articleHelp your houseplants make a smooth transition from their outdoor summer home back inside for winter. The lower light and … Read More→
_ Peripheral Artery DiseaseDon't Fall for These Six Internet Myths about Statins By Jane Farrell articleThanks to mailings and websites that claim statin medications are harmful or unnecessary, many patients are confused about whether they … Read More→