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No matter where you stand, if you have an opinion on vaccines it’s likely to be a strong one. We all do our best, but with so much information (and misinformation) being circulated, it can be hard to determine the right medical decisions for you and your loved ones. Some teens of anti-vaxx parents are making the decisions for themselves, going against their parents’ wishes and getting vaccinated for...
3/30/2019 7:00:00 AM
Like something out of a science fiction novel complete with mad scientists, the world’s first designer children now live among us. A prominent scientist in China conducted the experiments in secret, revealing his breakthrough only after the first children, genetically altered twin girls, were born. Officials are condemning the work, citing multiple ethical violations, but the question still remains......
3/28/2019 7:00:00 AM
California farmers have had a rough year for recalls, and the list of contaminated foods is only growing. Now a crop of avocados could be putting people at risk for listeria infections and has led to yet another recall. Luckily, the recall only affects a handful of states. See if yours is one of them...Check the stickers on your avocados if you live in California, Arizona, Florida, New Hampshire, North...
3/27/2019 7:00:00 AM
The manufacturer of OxyContin, the very popular and highly addictive opioid painkiller drug, Purdue Pharma LLP, currently faces multiple lawsuits that could add up to tens of billions of dollars in settlements and judgments against it. Several states and thousands of individuals are accusing the OxyContin manufacturer of deceptive marketing practices leading to an explosion of drug addiction and death....
3/23/2019 7:00:00 AM
Roughly 1.5 million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is an autoimmune disease that causes systemic inflammation, commonly leading to intense joint pain and swelling in the extremities. Current treatment regimens can slow its progression, reducing pain and swelling, but they can't stop the progression of the disease. A recent discovery could lead to more effective medications against...
3/13/2019 7:00:00 AM
Exercise is critical to good health. Just as important is a regimen that complements your age and skill level. Get the most out of your exercise routine by tailoring your workout to your specific age group.While exercise is essential for all age groups, not all age groups should treat exercise the same. Children, young adults, the middle aged and seniors each have different needs and potential restrictions....
3/11/2019 7:00:00 AM
Packaging errors have sparked a voluntary recall of two popular birth control pills. If you use Drospirenone or Ethinyl Estradiol, you’ll need to check your prescription as soon as possible. Four different lots of the drugs have been recalled due to faulty packaging, and possibly even the presence of placebos. Women who continue to rely on them could be at risk for pregnancy.Nationwide RecallThe makers...
3/6/2019 8:00:00 AM
Do you need to get away? We live in a hectic world, and we all need to refuel from time to time. A wellness retreat might be just what you need to recharge your spirit and body and keep you performing at your best. Wellness retreats allow you to let go of day-to-day stressors while caring for yourself in new and healthy ways.Check out these 5 relaxing retreats and see what a little added wellness might...
3/5/2019 8:00:00 AM
Purdue Pharma, which manufactures OxyContin and a few other opioid painkillers, has received a patent for a “new” medication to treat opioid addiction. This is in the wake of a $3.4 million donation to Harm Reduction Therapeutics, manufacturer of naloxone—or Narcan, a nasal spray used to counteract deadly overdoses. These new advances have left some consumers wondering: Have company leaders grown a...
3/4/2019 8:00:00 AM
Stress is par for the course for most Americans. Nearly everyone feels the weight of its tug, but where you live could determine which type of stress is most likely to pull you down. Comparisons in stress caused by work, finances, family, health and safety helped to determine this list. According to the report, the most common stressors are low income, poor health, divorce and surrounding crime rates....
3/4/2019 8:00:00 AM