Neglecting Your Teeth Can Have Serious Health Consequences
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If untreated and not recognized, endocarditis can be life-threatening and lead to heart failure.
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Binge Drinking Leads to Hypertension
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Binge drinking” is defined as having five or more alcoholic beverages at a single occasion.
Read MoreAre kidney stones on the rise? According to a new study, Yes.
/Are kidney stones on the rise? According to a new study, Yes.
Read MoreEssential vitamins men should take as they age
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As men age, certain vitamins and nutrients become essential to ward off age-related illnesses.
Read MoreWhat is Radiation and how does it affect our body?
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There are two types of radiation: ionizing and non-ionizing, and the type determines whether or not there are serious health risks.
Read MoreDo you know the difference between probiotics and Prebiotics
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Probiotics are known as “good” bacteria for the benefits they have on your digestion and subsequent overall health. Prebiotics on the other hand are typically different types of carbs that have a positive effect on our health.
Read MoreCancer becoming number one killer
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New statistics show that cancer is becoming the number one killer in more states across the United States. This comes as deaths from heart disease have declined. Across the nation, heart disease is still the leading cause of death. And fortunately, death rates for both have been dropping for about 25 years. However, heart disease has dropped at a higher rate.
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Health Benefits of Ginko Biloba
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Ginkgo biloba has been used medicinally for over 5000 years. Originally extracts were used to treat pulmonary diseases, such as bronchitis and asthma. More recently, however, ginkgo has been favored to prevent memory loss and dementia. It is believed that flavonoids within the plant are responsible for its proposed medicinal effects, with over 40 different flavonoids have been isolated from leaves from the ginkgo tree.
Read MoreTips to improve your immune system
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Tips to improve your immune system Relax more. Research shows that more stress can weaken your immune system. Try to avoid stress when you can. Make it a priority to find ways to relax and more things you enjoy.
Read MoreSuffering from back pain?
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Back pain is one of the most common complaints. Fortunately, most back pain can be resolved. On the other hand, back pain can also be one of the most difficult and frustrating problems to treat. It is important to understand what causes back pain to get the proper treatment.
Read MoreBenefits of Arginine
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Arginine is an amino acid (L-arginine) that is made by the body and obtained from diet; necessary for the body to make proteins. It is found in many foods that have protein – therefore, deficiencies are rare. Arginine-rich foods include red meat, fish, poultry, wheat germ, grains, nuts and seeds, and dairy products. As a natural dietary supplement, arginine has received a lot of attention lately for its potential heart benefits.
Read MoreFirst pediatric double hand transplant performed on Baltimore boy
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A young boy from Baltimore, Maryland is the first child to receive a double hand transplant. The young boy’s name is Zion Harvey and he is just eight years old. He underwent surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia teamed up with Penn Medicine to perform the world’s first every pediatric double hand transplant surgery on Zion.
Read MoreIs Robotic Surgery Safe?
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A recent report released from the CDC revealed findings researchers from three medical research centers concluded regarding the safety of robotic surgery. The report caused quite a gasp because it revealed that robotic procedures performed from 2007 and 2012 had over 8,061 device malfunctions, resulting in 1,391 injuries and 144 deaths.
Read MoreNew Study Reveals Alarming Stats For Robotic Surgery Outcomes
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Researchers from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Chicago's Rush University Medical Center conducted a study stating that surgery involving robots is far from perfect. The study showed that 8,061 counts of device malfunctions during robot-assisted surgeries caused death and injuries to patient. Robotic surgery caused over 1300 injuries and 144 deaths, according to an analysis of these reports.
Read MoreArtificial Muscles Made from Onion Skin and Gold
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Researchers in Taiwan have discovered a way to create artificial muscles from the skin of onions. Too crazy to be true? We explore.
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