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A Head Start for Preemies

A head start for preemies: Importance of early intervention One of the most heart-wrenching and challenging experiences that parents can face is having a premature baby. Preterm birth, defined as the birth of a baby before 37 weeks of pregnancy, aff...

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Carbon Monoxide Levels - How Much is too Much?

Carbon Monoxide Levels - How Much is too Much? by: Alexandria Haber What is carbon monoxide? Carbon monoxide or CO is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas. Due to this fact, it is very hard to detect the presence of CO in your environment. It...

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A Head Start for Preemies

ad Start for Preemies by: News Canada (NC)-The presence of too much of a steroid hormone called cortisol, either from a baby's own adrenal gland, or reaching the baby across the placenta from the mother, can lead to premature birth. As well...

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Hair Loss Prevention

Most of the time, hair loss occurs due to heredity. Therefore, it may not be possible to prevent hair loss. However, there are a few things in which individuals can do to prevent hair loss or further hair damage, in the event that the hair is lost du...

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What the heck are crowns, veneers and implants anyway

By Judith Sloan, Washington, DC.—Dentistry has become a hot topic, as writers across the media spectrum are reaching into our mouths for story ideas. Apparently, the making of a beautiful smile makes good copy. “And don’t we all identify in som...

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Under the Knife

Under the Knife: The Risks and Rewards of Surgery Surgery is a common procedure in modern medicine, with millions of surgeries performed every year around the world. However, going under the knife is not without its risks and pitfalls that can cause...

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Vitamin A – The Glow-in-the-dark Vitamin

Vitamin A is an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in maintaining healthy vision, skin, immune function, and reproductive health. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that is found in animal foods such as liver, eggs, fortified milk, and some fish. It...

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The Power of Jazzy Wheelchair

Have you ever seen a person in a jazzy wheelchair zooming past you on the street? It's an incredible sight to see, and there's a lot more to it than just being an efficient and convenient mode of transportation. First of all, let's define what a ja...

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Depression Series: Why Don’t I Respond to Medications? (Part 1)

Depression Series: Why Don’t I Respond to Medications? (Part 1) by: Michael G. Rayel, MD Maria has been feeling depressed for at least two and a half years. About three years ago, her husband of 20 years left her for another woman. Devastated,...

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Colorectal Cancer - Preventable, Curable And Beatable

rectal Cancer - Preventable, Curable And Beatable by: News Canada (NC)-March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and to ensure Canadians have the necessary information to make informed decisions and choices about their colon health, f...

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