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Zinc and the Common Cold

Zinc and the Common Cold

There’s a reason why the common cold is called, well, the “common” cold. On average, adults in the United States must slog through two to four yearly colds. For children, the number is six to ten. Moreover, the Centers for ...

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Another Possible Risk Factor for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Another Possible Risk Factor for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes recurring digestive issues, is a common medical problem in the United States. The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders provides the following statistics about this illness: An estimated 25 to 45 million ...

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Is It Necessary to Double-Check Strep Tests?

Is It Necessary to Double-Check Strep Tests?

Sore throats are a common ailment in the United States, and they often indicate that a person has suffered a strep throat infection. Fortunately, testing for sore throat is a quick and rather painless process. To make certain that the ...

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Staph Infections, MRSA and Human Health

Staph Infections, MRSA and Human Health

While most people view bacterial infections as a nuisance, it is generally assumed that antibiotics can take care of most harmful bacteria. To be sure, antibiotics have saved numerous lives in the since their creation in the mid-20th century, and ...

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The Threat of Contaminated Water to Infant Health

The Threat of Contaminated Water to Infant Health

Mothers-to-be have plenty on their mind during their pregnancies. Among these concerns is proper nutrition, as both the mother and her child need a steady intake of healthy foods and beverages. By the same token, expecting mothers are cautioned to ...

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Hip Fractures: Another Concern for MS Patients?

Hip Fractures: Another Concern for MS Patients?

For the hundreds of thousands of Americans with multiple sclerosis (MS), life can often be especially difficult. A type of autoimmune disorder, MS can induce a wide range of symptoms, such as limb numbness and weakness, double/blurred vision, tremors, fatigue ...

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Detecting Concussion Risk – With a Mouth Guard

Detecting Concussion Risk – With a Mouth Guard

Mouth guards are a common sight in contact sports, such as football and hockey. The importance of this piece of equipment is fairly obvious – the Massachusetts Dental Society estimates that athletes who fail to wear mouth guards are sixty ...

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How Stem Cells Made Old Mice Young Again

How Stem Cells Made Old Mice Young Again

It’s hard not to be excited by the prospect of stem cell research. With their ability to develop into various tissue and organ cells, researchers believe that stem cells could one day be used to address serious health problems. Furthermore, ...

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