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October 30, 2016

Deadly Measles Complication May Be More Common Than Believed One more reason to get your child vaccinated against the disease, infection experts say

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Oct. 28, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A deadly complication of measles infection may be more common than thought, researchers report. While a case of…

October 30, 2016

Researchers: We Found Area of Brain That Responds to Placebo Finding could lead to development of more personalized pain medication, scientists say

FRIDAY, Oct. 28, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists say they've pinpointed the brain region linked to the placebo effect. The placebo effect occurs when a fake therapy -- such as…

October 26, 2016

Study Links Disasters to Dementia Losing home was tied to greater mental decline among elderly tsunami survivors

TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters may raise dementia risk for seniors forced to leave their homes, a new study suggests. "In the…

October 26, 2016

Women Reaching Equality in Dubious Habit: Drinking Females also closing the gender gap on health problems from alcohol consumption

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Women have made major strides towards equality with men, but new research shows there's one way in which…

October 26, 2016

Medical Marijuana Not a Lure for Kids: Study Found no change in pot use among children, but that wasn’t the case for people older than 25

By Randy Dotinga HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Are U.S. kids who live in states with legal medical marijuana more likely to smoke pot? The answer…

October 26, 2016

Air Pollution May Even Harm Blood Vessels of Healthy Young Utah study suggests elderly and ill aren’t the only ones hurt by dirty air

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Even young, healthy adults can suffer blood vessel damage from air pollution, a new study finds. Periodic exposure…

October 26, 2016

3 in 4 Teens Think E-Cigarettes Safer Than Tobacco: Survey But devices deliver as much, if not more, nicotine than cigarettes, smoking experts say

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Close to three-quarters of American teenagers believe e-cigarettes are less harmful or addictive than real cigarettes, a new…

October 26, 2016

The Scoop About Healthy Poop ‘Don’t ignore a significant change in bowel movement patterns,’ doctor says

TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Your bowel movements can offer important clues about your health, a doctor says. If bowel movements feel comfortable, then it's likely all is…

October 25, 2016

Women Reaching Equality in Dubious Habit: Drinking Females also closing the gender gap on health problems from alcohol consumption

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Women have made major strides towards equality with men, but new research shows there's one way in which…

October 25, 2016

Smoking Still Takes Big Toll in U.S. Cancer Deaths Habit is linked to close to one-third of fatal cancers in people 35 and older, study finds

MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly one-third of cancer deaths among Americans aged 35 or older are caused by smoking, and the rate is much higher in the…

October 25, 2016

Review Says Calcium Supplements Won’t Harm the Heart Other physicians urge caution, however, and say these findings aren’t conclusive

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Calcium supplements, taken within recommended levels, can be considered safe for the heart, according to new guidelines. Over…

October 25, 2016

Polio Nearly Vanquished: CDC But small pockets of world still have cases of crippling disease, officials add

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Polio is almost a thing of the past, but it still exists in small pockets on the planet,…
Everything You Ever Wanted to
Know About Pregnancy:

But Were Too
Embarrassed or Afraid to Ask

by Idries Abdur-Rahman (Goodreads Author),
Jamil Abdur-Rahman MD, Nikia Bilal (Editor)

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