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5 things not to do in the Emergency Room

May 16, 2014

5 things not to do in the Emergency Room A Harvard University analysis found that of more than 90,000 U.S. emergency room visits, one in four heart-attack patients waited 50 minutes or more to be seen by a physician. Experts attribute the long wait to too many patients and too few beds. Experts say that…

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Your Smartphone Could Be Causing You Sleep Disorders

May 2, 2014

Sleep Disorders From Smartphones If waking up was hard for you this morning, your smartphone might be the one to blame. Emory Sleep Disorders Laboratory, Medical Director, Dr. David Schulman, reported that using your device right before you go to bed may make it harder to fall asleep. Checking your email, Facebook, Instagram, and other social networks makes…

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What your doctor doesn’t know about your prescription

January 30, 2014

Prescription Medication Secrets It is a scary reality when you do not know if the medication you are taking is good for you or not, and no matter how much your doctor had confidence in the drug, they may not have known that it was harmful. Ben Goldacre who is a best-selling author, broadcaster, medical…

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How to Protect Yourself from Deadly Listeria

December 9, 2013

How to Protect Yourself from Deadly Listeria Being the third leading cause of death from food poisoning and infecting nearly 1600 people every year, Listeria should be raising your eyebrow. At least 90% of people who get Listeria infections are pregnant women and their newborns, people 65 years or older, or people with weak immune systems. Listeria…

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FDA plans on banning artery clogging trans fats

November 11, 2013

FDA plans on banning artery clogging trans fats Although most foods in grocery stores and in restaurants are free from trans fats, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to ensure that all foods are without them.The FDA announced that they are requiring the food industry to gradually phase out all trans fats because…

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Lead Scientist For Gardasil Speaks Out About Negative Side Effects Even Potential Death

July 17, 2013

Lead Scientist For Gardasil Speaks Out About Negative Side Effects Even Potential Death Questions are flying after the lead researcher for Gardasil spoke up about the risks, benefits and aggressive marketing associated with the vaccination. Dr. Diane Harper, the lead researcher in human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine development and director of University of Minnesota’s Gynecologic Cancer Prevention…

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The importance of getting a second opinion on your health

June 12, 2011

The idea of getting a second opinion may feel like you’re betraying your doctor but consider your healthcare like remodeling your kitchen. You are likely to get varying estimates and design plans from many contractors, why not get varying information and treatment options from different doctors? We cannot emphasize this enough: take no chances and do not rush…

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