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July 22, 2016

3 in 4 Youngsters Exposed to Laundry Pod Detergent Suffer Poisoning Hospitalizations 4 times more common with pods compared to other detergents, study finds

THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Brightly colored laundry detergent pods pose a much greater risk to young children than other types of detergents, a new study finds. Researchers…

July 22, 2016

Omega-3s in Fish Tied to Better Colon Cancer Outcomes Study couldn’t prove cause-and-effect, however, so experts believe more data is needed

THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Colon cancer patients who take in higher amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, mainly from oily fish, may have better odds of survival, a…

July 22, 2016

Did Your Gut Bacteria Evolve Over Millions of Years? Genetic analysis sheds light on the history of the human microbiome

THURSDAY, July 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Some human gut bacteria may have existed for millions of years -- since before the evolution of people, scientists report. Their findings suggest…

July 22, 2016

Is Surgery Always Needed for Meniscal Tears of the Knee? Study suggests exercise will work on its own, but two experts say surgery still has big role to play

WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A meniscal tear is a common and disabling knee injury affecting many Americans at some point in their lives. Now, new research suggests…

July 20, 2016

Death, Diarrhea and Imodium Overdoses

Dr. J and Dr. I discuss a new and surprising drug of abuse. The anti-diarrhea medication Imodium.

July 20, 2016

The Parent’s Guide To Down Syndrome & Other Common Trisomies

Dr. I was recently asked by BlackDoctor.org to discuss Down Syndrome and other chromosomal disorders. Check out the article HERE.    

July 19, 2016

Implant Proves Effective at Combating Opioid Dependence Doctors call it new resource for those addicted to prescription painkillers, heroin

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Addicts are twice as likely to kick their dependence on heroin or prescription painkillers if they receive a…

July 19, 2016

Which Diabetes Drug Is Best? Study calls it a draw, with a slight edge for metformin

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- No single drug to treat type 2 diabetes stands out from the pack when it comes to reducing…

July 19, 2016

U.S. Teen Diabetes Rate Exceeds Prior Estimates Most young people unaware they have it, study finds

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- More American teens have diabetes or prediabetes than previously thought, and many don't know they have the blood-sugar…

July 19, 2016

Healthy Fats Can Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Study A diet rich in nuts, seeds, fish and vegetable oils could lower blood sugar levels, researchers say

TUESDAY, July 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Eating more healthy fats, like nuts, seeds and vegetable oils, while limiting animal fats and refined carbohydrates, can help prevent or control type…

July 19, 2016

Hormone Therapy Won’t Help Memory After Menopause 5-year study found no difference in thinking skills, with or without estrogen treatment

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Women who take estrogen after menopause may believe it helps them maintain their memory and thinking skills, but…

July 19, 2016

New Clues to Zika’s Threat to Fetus, and How to Stop It Scientists say the virus uses 2 routes to reach the fetus, but an antibiotic may halt that transmission

TUESDAY, July 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Maternal infection with the mosquito-borne Zika virus can pose serious dangers to the fetus. Now, scientists say they've gained new insight into how…
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