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Tag Archives: United States
Flu Facts – For the Yound and the Old
Flu Vaccine Puts Kids at Risk Flu vaccine does not help children stricken with influenza stay out of the hospital, but instead, increases their risk of being hospitalized, compared with those who have not had shots, according to a new … Continue reading
Night Light Hikes Prostate Cancer Risk
A new study links high levels of nighttime artificial light with high rates of prostate cancer. The study, conducted jointly by the University of Haifa and the University of Connecticut, analyzed data collected by the International Agency for Research on … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, health, prostate, Prostate cancer, Prostate cancer screening, United States
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Proof folic acid boosts brain power
Folic acid and iron means smarter babies. That’s the conclusion of researchers in the December issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. Scientists examined whether folic acid (a B-vitamin), iron, and zinc supplementation during gestation affected children’s nervous systems … Continue reading
Danger for teens in tanning beds
With prom season fast approaching, and spring break on the way, the American Academy of Pediatrics is warning about sun exposure and teens using tanning salons. The AAP has issued the warning on ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in the March issue … Continue reading
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Tagged American Academy of Pediatrics, American Cancer Society, Melanoma, Sunburn, Ultraviolet, United States
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Planned Parenthood: We Performed 134 Abortions for Every Adoption Referral
Earlier this month Planned Parenthood released their 2008 annual report. Yes, they are a year behind in reporting their information. Not so professional of them, I know. That aside, the numbers they put out reveal a shocking reality about their … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, health, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive health, United States
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Does your brain sleep while you’re awake?
A new study in the journal Nature may be a wake-up call for millions who think they are just as alert with minimal sleep, as they are with a full night’s rest. Scientists studied the electrical activity in the brains … Continue reading
Healthcare is an Act of Treason
Today, the Senate began the Reid Healthcare Plan debate for which we have Louisiana Senator Landrieu to thank. Instead of considering what is best for the nation, Landrieu, blatantly announced that she accepted a three hundred million dollar bribe (not … Continue reading
Hanukah Wishes
Happy Hanukkah! May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a bright and happy new year! My wild ride through my tangled neurons… I found out that I had a learning disability in middle age and a plethora … Continue reading