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August 3, 2016

Study Dashes Millennials’ Reputation as Hookup Generation Only people born in the 1920s reported having less sex between the ages of 20 and 24

TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A new study contradicts the common perception that young American adults -- so-called Millennials -- are having more casual sex than previous generations.…

August 3, 2016

Insurance, Distance Often Prevent Breast Reconstruction After Cancer Obstacles like these can keep women from getting the surgeries, study finds

TUESDAY, Aug. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Insurance coverage and the distance to a doctor's office affect the likelihood that breast cancer patients will have reconstructive surgery after breast removal,…

August 2, 2016

Miami’s Zika Infections Up to 14: Officials Health experts warn pregnant women to avoid downtown neighborhood

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The number of local transmissions of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in South Florida has apparently increased to 14,…

August 2, 2016

High Doses of Fish Oil Might Help Healing After Heart Attack Study found improved heart function, less scarring

By James Bernstein HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Heart attack patients who took high doses of fish oil supplements for six months showed improved heart function…

August 2, 2016

The Mystery of the Female Orgasm Solved? Was it necessary for reproduction? It may have helped ovulation in evolutionary past, scientists say

MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The female orgasm -- famously faked by Meg Ryan in "When Harry Met Sally" -- may have its true roots in evolution as…

August 2, 2016

Hearing Test May Predict Autism Risk Sooner: Study Researchers identify inner-ear problem that might impair speech development

MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A simple hearing test may help identify young children at risk for autism before they're old enough to speak, a new study suggests.…

August 2, 2016

Ban on Indoor Tanning by Minors Not Working: Study Tanning salon use showed little change after 2013 ban, and rose among N.J. high school boys

MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- New Jersey's ban on the use of indoor tanning salons by children and teens appears to have had little effect, a new study…

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,…

August 2, 2016

Life Changing travel moments-Kiruna, Sweden.

By: Idries J. Abdur-Rahman, MD   Anybody that knows me knows that I believe travel is a transformative experience meant to indulge all five senses, an experience that makes life richer and fuller.…

July 30, 2016

Ghrelin is Ruining My Life

Can't stop screamin' and yellin', well it just might be the Ghrelin!! Dr. J and Dr. I take a light-hearted look at the hormone Ghrelin. A hormone that can affect…
Everything You Ever Wanted to
Know About Pregnancy:

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

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