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FDA Warns Doctors About Misinterpreting Opioid Warnings
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The opioid crisis has hit sufferers in two equally profound ways. Overprescribing, misuse and abuse have taken their toll on countless lives, with overdose death rates hitting epidemic proportions (130 per day in the U.S. alone!). But on the flip side of that coin, many doctors have become afraid to prescribe opioid pain medications at all, causing people who are genuinely suffering to go without pain... 5/15/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Man's Deafness Cured by 3D Printer
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Is there a cure for deafness? A first-ever medical breakthrough holds the answer. In a revolutionary procedure years in the making, a team of doctors in South Africa cured a 35-year-old male of deafness with a middle ear transplant, without the need for a live donor! The procedure was a resounding success and is giving hope to those who have a particular type of deafness.The patient had trauma-induced... 5/15/2019 4:00:00 AM
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Scientists Restore Brain Function to Clinically Dead Brains, But...
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Once your brain stops functioning, you’re dead, right? The answer may be a little less clear cut now. Researchers at the Yale School of Medicine recently restored some function to pig brains that had been pronounced clinically dead hours earlier, proving that it’s possible to profuse brains and restore basic metabolic functions. But is it ethical? Let's take a look at a few things here...While the... 5/14/2019 7:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Body Temperature: Your Personal Furnace
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The human body operates much like a furnace… it produces heat. Our body is working to keep us alive, and this generates heat. When a person runs cold, the body is trying to communicate that something in the production line isn’t right. Typically, body temperature ranges from 97 F to 99 F for adults, while children have a higher body temperature ranging from 97.9 F to 100.4 F. Everyone’s body temperature... 5/14/2019 7:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Alopecia: More Than Normal Hair Loss
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Hair loss can be embarrassing, concerning, and can even be a sign of a health problem. Hair might start to show up on your pillow, more of it is in the hairbrush, in the shower drain, and in some cases small bald spots have become noticeable.A possible cause of this excess hair loss could be from a condition called alopecia areata, which is an autoimmune disorder. This type of hair loss can also be... 5/14/2019 7:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Body Mass Index: How do You Size Up?
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Body mass index is a measure of body fat that is based upon an individual’s weight and height. Since BMI measures body fatness, it can indicate health problems associated with weight. This is not a direct measure of body fatness but has been shown to have similar results to those indicated by skinfold measurements, bioelectrical impedance, and underwater weighing.Since the 1970s, the prevalence of... 5/7/2019 7:00:00 AM
Kacey Mya
6 Things You Didn't Know About Motion Sickness
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Have you ever experienced motion sickness? With planes, trains, cars and more, it’s easy to get stuck in an uncomfortable situation. But there could be more behind the illness than you realize. From symptoms and causes to tips and tricks, here are six things you may not have known about motion sickness.1. Some are More Susceptible Motion sickness, referred to as kinetosis, occurs when the eyes, inner... 5/2/2019 4:00:00 AM
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8 Healthy Dishes Perfect for Spring
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Blue skies, warm weather and tasty comfort food — what more could you ask for? If you want to eat clean and healthy even during the springtime, you don't have to skip out on some of the best traditions. Take advantage of the season's fresh flavors to craft a healthy menu for spring.1. Grilled Four-Onion PizzaThis recipe makes two tasty onion pizzas, each topped with great ingredients like fresh chives,... 4/30/2019 7:00:00 AM
Ainsley Lawrence
The State of HIV and AIDS Treatment in 2019
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In June 1981, a new virus was discovered that disproportionately affected gay men in Los Angeles. It quickly became an epidemic, spreading around the world. What followed was decades of fear, stigma, and ignorance regarding the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which can develop into the deadly acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The AIDS epidemic has led to 35 million deaths worldwide, and... 4/30/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Can Narcissism Be Cured? Too Many Tricksters Are Providing False Claims
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Can narcissism be cured? It’s an interesting and tantalizing question. Can there be a cure to the absurd and devastating insanity so many partners and their families experienceA cure sounds so lovely, doesn’t it? So promising and so beautiful. With just X, Y, and Z, you can save your marriage! You can rebuild your sanity, and the narcissism just melts away- like a distant memory.Let’s Slow DownLet’s... 4/25/2019 7:00:00 AM
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