When her unborn child was diagnosed with spina bifida, Lexi Royer, underwent an experimental fetal surgery. Three months later, after a natural birth, a miracle occurred: Baby Royer kicked his legs. “I’ve never seen a such a big defect successfully repaired, with the child moving his feet at birth,” says Dr. Larry Hollier, surgeon-in-chief at…
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When her unborn child was diagnosed with spina bifida, Lexi Royer, underwent an experimental fetal surgery. Three months later, after a natural birth, a miracle occurred: Baby Royer kicked his legs. “I’ve never seen a such a big defect successfully repaired, with the child moving his feet at birth,” says Dr. Larry Hollier, surgeon-in-chief at…
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Mother of four and creator of the Your Modern Family Blog, Becky Mansfield recently shared her experience with her child’s troubling behavior. Her son suddenly began struggling with insomnia, which she and her husband initially thought was linked to a bad case of hand foot and mouth disease. But when he continued to wake up…
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Mother of four and creator of the Your Modern Family Blog, Becky Mansfield recently shared her experience with her child’s troubling behavior. Her son suddenly began struggling with insomnia, which she and her husband initially thought was linked to a bad case of hand foot and mouth disease. But when he continued to wake up…
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Lower back pain? You may have heard your practitioner mention something about your L4-L5 spinal segment. The lower back (lumbar spine) is a fairly complex structure. It consists of 5 vertebrates, the lowest is the L4-L5. This section of the spine is responsible for supporting the upper body and allowing fluid movement in multiple directions….
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD) are neurological and behavior-related conditions that cause difficulty in concentrating, impulsiveness and excessive energy. Individuals with ADHD symptoms not only have a challenge in concentrating but have a challenge sitting still. Those with ADHD are typically more disruptive than individuals with ADD. ADHD often has an onset…
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Nothing celebrates summer more than a day at the pool with freshly blended margaritas. That’s what Courtney Fallon and her family planned for the Memorial Day weekend, oblivious to the painful condition Courtney was about to receive. The family spent the first day of their vacation relaxing by the pool. Courtney volunteered to mix everyone’s…
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Understanding Skeeter syndrome Nearly everyone is sensitive to mosquito bites. But for those with severe allergies, symptoms can be more than just annoying: They can be serious. Most bites occur at either dusk or dawn, when mosquitoes are most active. While male mosquitoes are harmless — feeding only on nectar and water — female mosquitoes…
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Nutrition is full of all kinds of nonsense. The worst examples are listed here, but unfortunately, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Here are the top 13 nutrition lies that have made the world both sick and fat. 1. Eggs Are Bad for Your Health Eggs are so incredibly nutritious that they’re often…
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In a horrifying tweet for the ages, a woman who says she is a nurse claimed she had seen several patients this week who had attempted to speed up their period through the misuse of a vacuum cleaner. The woman said that two women, aged 19 and 23, tried to suck out their menstrual blood in a…
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“Life is not a bowl of cherries. There’s good and bad stuff…” – Fuzzy Zoeller Every time I see a wine-red, glossy cherry with a slender green stalk, I get strangely jealous. How can something so tiny be so gorgeous? Cherries are highly underrated. These fruits are everything and more if you want to live…
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Despite cannabis being now being legal for recreational use in 11 U.S states [1] (that number is likely to grow), you still have to get a license for medical marijuana from a doctor. Marijuana has both medical and recreational uses. Its active compounds are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol). Cannabis can be used medicinally for…
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Have you ever heard of the French paradox? It’s a well-researched phenomenon that refers to people who live in certain parts of France where red wine is commonly consumed during meals having fewer cases of death from coronary heart disease, even though these people live a lifestyle that’s considered to have higher risks than those living…
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A new health push may eliminate many peoples favorite dishes from U.K. hospital cafeterias. This ban includes recipes with sausages, mash, bacon, and all processed meat. Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Ltd, an association created by medical professionals, worry about the harm posed by these foods, particularly about the cancer risk from consuming processed meat. The…
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If you’re fairly familiar with the vitamins and minerals in the most common fruits and vegetables, you may be aware that in bananas and avocados, potassium and magnesium are notable ingredients in both of them. Like all foods, these two powerhouse fruits (because both are fruits rather than avocados being a vegetable) have many other…
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By now we’re sure you have heard about a special little compound known as THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC )is what’s responsible for the majority of marijuana’s psychological effects. Time and time again, THC is proving to be a powerful compound. This active component is well known for providing pain relief, making it useful in many conditions….
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Canadian health officials issued a public alert concerning a drug that looks dangerously similar to cannabis. However, this drug contains opioids [1]. The Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy stated in a press release that the drug substance has been discovered in Ontario, Canada. It is reported to look like cannabis, but a test found that…
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