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A Texas mom has broken the Guinness World Record for “Most Breast Milk Donated.” Alicia Richman of Granbury Texas donated a whopping 11,115 ounces (almost 87 gallons) of breast milk to charity after she began producing significantly more milk than her son needed. The 28-year-old mom told reporters that she began storing and freezing the […]
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A new study presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress presented an interesting hypothesis that flu shots may help prevent heart attacks. The researchers looked at 3,227 participants. Half of these had been followed from the 1960’s. Half of the total were given placebo flue shots, while the other half received it. The results were astounding. […]
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A new study presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress has found the reason why water exercises are more appealing than traditional types. The study followed 33 participants as they performed two different exercises. The first was a traditional dry stationary bicycle. The second was a stationary bicycle submerged in water. Water bicycles are also called hydro-riders or aqua bikes. […]
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The possible origin of the meningitis outbreak has been found. The specialty pharmacy that produced the vaccines was found to be possibly not sterile. The Food and Drug Administration is completing an ongoing investigation into the pharmacy. Since January there have been four dozen reports of possible contamination in the laboratory. While the reports were filed, […]
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Doctors are warning that novelty Halloween lenses can carry serious risks. Buying contact lenses from beauty supply stores or Halloween shops could be dangerous. Contact lenses need to be fitted to your eye, as they change shape for each manufacturer. The measurement needs to be done by a licenses optometrist. An ill-fitting contact can scratch your eye or […]
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