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British websites are pushing boundaries of online medicine. USA Today.

by | August 7th, 2010

In Britain, an increasing number of websites are pushing the boundaries of online medicine, with at least a dozen sites offering consultations and medication most countries only allow during in-person visits — or remote ones with the help of a webcam or telephone call.

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Tongue piercing may be bad for teeth, smile. USA Today.

by | August 7th, 2010

Tongue piercing can lead to a damaging habit that causes a gap to appear between the upper front teeth, which could cost thousands of dollars to fix, a case study suggests.

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Caution For Men – Are You Infertile? (Guest Writter)

by | August 7th, 2010

You have a problem and it is the worst thing that can happen to a guy. It is a huge blow to your male pride. Some might even see it as a fate worse then death, some might view it as the biggest disgrace in their life. I am taking about male infertility. It is a sad truth that almost 40% of the time in an infertile couple, the male is to be blamed.

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True or False? Hysterectomy for an enlarged uterus, fibroids, or having had a prior cesarean section must be done abdominally.

by | August 6th, 2010

While it is true that 75% of the 590,000 hysterectomies each year performed in the U.S. used the abdominal approach, multiple studies and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology state that the majority of hysterectomies should be performed by the vaginal approach. These same studies have shown that the decision to perform a hysterectomy abdominally or vaginally has more to do with the training and experience of the surgeon than the condition for which the procedure is being performed. American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ACOG) Committee Opinion #311 April 2005.

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True or False? Chocolate is bad for you during pregnancy.

by | August 5th, 2010

A recent study from Italy found that consuming 30 grams of dark chocolate a day during pregnancy significantly reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and reduced the risk of anemia.

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