Boosting Your Memory with Supplements
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However gingko biloba is often marketed as a “memory booster,”
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HEALTH POLITICS
What is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
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Fetal alcohol syndrome is a blanket term used to classify a spectrum of birth defects that result from a woman's use of alcohol during her pregnancy.
Read MoreShould you use the internet for Medical Advice
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If you are going to search for medical advice on Google, double-check the sources' validity before acting on the advice.
Read MoreFDA warning: Risk of heart attack and stroke with some painkillers
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The Food and Drug Administration is strengthening warnings on some common painkillers saying they cause increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The FDA conducted a review on new safety information and now want the drug makers to change the warning labels on certain NSAIDs. NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are over-the-counter or prescription medications such as Advil, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Naprosyn, or Celebrex.
Read MoreDoctors prescribing painkillers often leads to heroin
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Heroin use has been increasing at an alarming rate. The number of people who have died as a result of heroin use has nearly quadrupled in the last decade. What is the reason for the significant increase in heroin deaths? Firstly, the drug is getting cheaper. Secondly, more and more people are becoming addicted to prescription painkillers after having surgery or simply taking them for recreational use. Many people often end up using heroin once their doctor will no longer provide them with a prescription.
Read MoreCalifornia Vaccine Bill Bans Personal, Religious Exemptions
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California House passed a proposal that would outlaw a family's personal and religious beliefs as reasons to exempt their children from school vaccinations.
Controversial proposal now returns to the Senate, which must approve amendments for so-called SB277 to advance to Gov.Jerry Brown for his signature. Senate passed the initial bill in May.
Read MoreColombia Stops Use of Anti-Coca Herbicide Over Health Concerns
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Colombia suspending use of anti-coca herbicide, glyphosate, over health concerns after scientists identified that it is a known carcinogen.
Read MoreContaminated Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements: Can we trust them?
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The supplement industry is considered big business In the US. In 2013 they made $32 billion. and is projected to increase to $60 billion by 2021. But what's really in these vitamins? We explore this major issue in healthcare.
Read MoreIs vaping the new smoking? Here's Samadi's Take
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Welcome to the eCig generation. A troubling new survey release by the CDC lead us to think so. Parents need to be concerned about the unknown health risks of e-cigarettes. Here's what you need to know.
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