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44 States Sue Drug Companies For Price Fixing
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When was the last time you visited your pharmacy? Chances are, the trip left you reeling over a painful price tag. And many others think the same thing. So officials in 44 states have said enough is enough, taking on an apparent nationwide price-gouging conspiracy in what is sure to be a massive legal battle.A multi-state lawsuit has been filed against dozens of pharmaceutical companies accused of... 6/7/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Adult Acne? We Did the Research
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Acne reminiscent of the teenage years isn’t the “youthful” look most adults are aiming for. Breakouts can be frustrating and feel like something that should have been left in the past, along with awkward prom dates and first jobs.We wanted to tackle this for our readers and our preliminary research indicates some exciting news that puts at least some amount of control in the hands of those with this... 6/6/2019 7:00:00 AM
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First 3D Printed Heart Made From Human Cells!
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Heart transplant waiting lists could someday be a thing of the past. 3D printing technology has taken a step in an incredible new direction with the first complete printing of a human heart. Researchers are apparently now using 3D printing technology to create human hearts using ink made with heart and blood vessel stem cells combined with hydrogel. These researchers used CT imaging to make the transplant... 6/5/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Doctors Across the Country Charged With Illegally Prescribing Narcotics
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Federal officials have charged 53 medical professionals, including 31 doctors, with illegally prescribing and distributing narcotic pain killers. The April 2019 bust, conducted by the Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force, proved to be the largest takedown of “whitecoat” opioid prescribers to date. The law enforcement effort focused on states most heavily impacted by the opioid crisis,... 6/5/2019 7:00:00 AM
Nancy Nichols
7 Undeniably Sexy Traits That Will Spark A Man's Interest
by Nancy Nichols
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Like it or not, dating is a game. Play your cards right and you can land a great guy!Do men seem unattracted to you? Do men hardly ask you out for a second date?Maybe you ask yourself (as I once did) …Why do men desire, respect and pursue some women and not others? What is the magic allure that causes a man to prefer a woman over his buddies, fall in love and seriously consider marriage?I believe... 6/4/2019 7:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Fibromyalgia: Disruption to Daily Living
by Megan Johnson McCullough
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Chronic pain, tender to the touch on the body, fatigue, and sleep problems, are all symptoms of fibromyalgia. This syndrome affects the muscles and soft tissue of the body. The trouble with this condition is that there is no lab test for diagnosis, rather, the culmination of symptoms leads to the fibromyalgia conclusion for sufferers.This condition is frequently undetected and misdiagnosed for this... 6/4/2019 7:00:00 AM
Megan Johnson McCullough
Bed Bugs: Human Blood Feeders
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Bed bugs are a class of insects that feed on human blood, usually at night time. They’re small, flat, wingless, and have a reddish-brown color. They’re about the size of an apple seed and when they bite, they can thrive on the blood for several months. Although more readily found in developing countries, bed bugs have been found in five-star hotels. These bugs come to life during the night and usually... 6/4/2019 7:00:00 AM
Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
What You Need to Know About Lectin Proteins
by Joel Fuhrman, M.D.
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What do beans, grains, nuts, tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers have in common? They have been wrongfully accused of being dangerous because they contain lectin proteins. So say advocates of the Paleo diet websites and books loaded with misinformation. All of which can confuse and harm people who are already eating an insufficient amount of plant foods. What is harmful to our health is promoting this... 6/4/2019 7:00:00 AM
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The “Zombie” Deer Disease We’d Better Understand
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Hunters and fans of deer, elk and moose meat may have a growing threat to worry about. At least 25 U.S. states and 3 Canadian provinces have confirmed cases of a deadly and contagious disease ravaging wild and domestic game populations. This “zombie” deer disease causes muscle wasting, reduced coordination and behavioral changes in these animals, is similar to “mad cow disease,” and we don’t yet know... 6/4/2019 7:00:00 AM
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Judge Forces Parents to Allow Chemotherapy for Their 3-Year-Old
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How much say do we really have when it comes to our children’s medical care? When is it okay for a doctor or judge to override a parent’s wishes? The recent case of parents being forced to put their 3-year-old child on chemotherapy has taken the media by storm --- but there may be more to the story than we’ve been told.Recent headlines have painted a picture of parents being stripped of their rights,... 5/30/2019 5:11:42 PM
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