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August 2, 2016

Generic Biologic Drugs Seem as Effective as Originals Biologics are made from living cells and more complicated to replicate, researchers said

MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Generic biologic drugs are similarly effective to brand-name counterparts in treating rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis, a new study says. Biologics…

August 2, 2016

Injuries Soar as Trampoline Parks Expand Broken bones, fractures the most common complaints

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- As trampoline parks spring up across the United States, injuries to kids have jumped, too, a new study…

August 2, 2016

Lots of Red Meat, an Earlier Grave? People who eat more plant-based proteins lower risk of dying younger, study suggests

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- If you turn to red meat as your main source of protein, you could be shortening your life,…

July 29, 2016

Florida Reports 1st Locally Transmitted Zika Infections in U.S. 4 cases likely originated from area mosquitoes, CDC says

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The United States is apparently experiencing its first local outbreak of the Zika virus, with four human infections…

July 29, 2016

Treating Psoriasis May Reduce Risk for Other Ills This chronic skin disease can affect overall health, dermatologist says

FRIDAY, July 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Treating the skin disease psoriasis might reduce your risk for other health problems as well, a dermatology expert says. About 7.5 million people…

July 29, 2016

Is Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Real? Study finds distinctly different biological changes than those from celiac disease, wheat allergy

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 29, 2016, (HealthDay News) -- Gluten sensitivity appears to be a real medical problem, and not a figment of the popular imagination conjured…

July 29, 2016

Cancer Surgeons Advise Against Removal of Healthy Breast For most women, risk of disease in unaffected breast is low, group says

FRIDAY, July 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Only certain women with cancer in one breast should have their healthy breast removed in an attempt to prevent cancer, a leading group…

July 29, 2016

Eczema’s Effects More Than Skin Deep Itchy skin condition also linked to a number of other ills, skin specialist says

FRIDAY, July 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- People dealing with the itchy skin condition known as eczema may have other medical conditions to cope with as well, including heart disease,…

July 29, 2016

Archeological Finds Push First Known Cancer Back 2 Million Years Discoveries challenge belief that it is a modern-day disease

FRIDAY, July 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers report that they have unearthed the earliest evidence of bone tumors and cancers, dating back almost 2 million years. The discoveries challenge…

July 29, 2016

Fentanyl-Laced ‘Norco’ Is Lethal, Report Warns New street drug combines two synthetic opioids

FRIDAY, July 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A street drug sold illegally as the prescription painkiller Norco is much stronger and more dangerous than the real medication, researchers warn. "Street…

July 29, 2016

Pregnancy Problems More Likely With Baby Boys, Study Suggests Gender-related differences seem to start before birth

By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, July 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Serious pregnancy complications are more likely when women are carrying baby boys, new research suggests. After analyzing more…

July 29, 2016

New Guidelines Issued for Cancer Patients’ Post-Treatment Pain Specialists urge doctors to offer alternative therapies for this widespread problem

FRIDAY, July 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- More people are surviving cancer, but many are left with persistent pain after treatment. New guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology…
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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