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Mumps Outbreak In Highly Vaccinated Community

A study published last year in the New England Journal of Medicine took a closer look at the mumps outbreak that occurred in New York and New Jersey from June 28, 2009, through June 27, 2010. A total of 3502 … read more »

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Go Gluten-Free For A Day! Tasty Recipe Included

A common misconception is that only people with celiac disease (those severely allergic to gluten) must stay away from eating breads, pasta, and cookies make with wheat or other grains containing gluten. The reality, however, is that millions of Americans … read more »

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Natural Approaches To Managing Back Pain and Neck Pain

The statistics are shocking:  85% of the US population will experience back or neck pain at some point in their lives.  31 million Americans suffer from specific low back pain. In addition, back pain is the leading cause of disability … read more »

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The Celiac – Vitamin A Deficiency Connection

According to a recent study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, the “prevalence of celiac disease (CD) in the United States is unknown.” This seems incredulous considering the widespread gluten-free marketing we see everywhere, which is why Alberto Rubio-Tapia … read more »

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New Pancreatic Cancer Screening Revolutionizes The Way Scientists Approach Cancer Testing

15-year-old Jack Andraka won the $75,000 grand prize at last year’s Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his pancreatic cancer research conducted at Johns Hopkins University. The young prodigy developed a dipstick sensor that detects high levels of mesothelin … read more »

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