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July 25, 2009

Acetaminophen Can Be Too Much of a Good Thing

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Acetaminophen, more commonly known by the brand name Tylenol, is the
most frequently recommended pain medication by physicians. Without
reservation, it is recognized as the safest over-the-counter analgesic.
And for more severe pain, acetaminophen increases the strength of
prescription pain pills

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July 24, 2009

Study shows thyroxine spurs bone healing

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Thyroxine injections would benefit elderly people undergoing long
rehabilitation from broken hips and younger people itching to get back
to work to earn more money, Linkoping University researcher Per
Aspenburg said.

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Strength training may tame tennis elbow

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Lead author Timothy Tyler of the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine
and Athletic Trauma in New York City says tennis elbow, or lateral
epicondylitis pain, was alleviated by a simple bar and strengthening
exercise.

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Popular beverages can cause teeth erosion

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Dr. Mohamed Bassiouny of Temple University School of Dentistry in
Philadelphia says in an article published in General Dentistry excessive
consumption of highly acidic beverages such as carbonated drinks can
cause tooth structure to wear away.

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FDA may increase standards for meters

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We think this technology is not up to par for some of the protocols
we see out there like hospital treatment of critically ill patients,
said Dr. Alberto Gutierrez, deputy director of the agency’s in vitro
diagnostics office.

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July 23, 2009

Aloe vera may help heal teeth and gums

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The study, published in General Dentistry, finds the aloe vera tooth gel
just as effective as — and in some cases, more effective than — two
popular commercial non-aloe tooth cleaners.

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Study suggests few know much about anatomy

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Researchers at King’s College in London gave participants drawings of
the body with different areas shaded in to suggest where organs were
located. The participants then were asked which drawing showed the
correct location of organs, USA Today reported Monday.

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Baby’s bath full of fragrance allergens

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Scientists from the Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and
Bromatology at the University of Santiago de Compostela have developed a
method to detect and quantify the 15 most common substances that can
produce allergic reactions which are included in soap, gel, cologne and
other personal hygiene products.

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Medical marijuana under fire in Colorado

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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment spokesman Mark
Salley said the Colorado Board of Health was scheduled to vote Monday on
a proposal that would limit the number of patients a medical marijuana
dispensary can have as customers at any one time to five in total, The
Denver Post reported.

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July 22, 2009

Beastie Boy Adam Yauch Has Cancer

Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, who also goes by the name “MCA,” has announced that he’s about to undergo treatment for a cancerous tumor in his left parotid gland, which has caused the Beastie Boys to cancel their upcoming concert tour and postpone their new album release. The news has left many people with questions about this type of cancer, its actual location, and, of course, its prognosis. The good news is that it seems the cancer was caught early and should respond well to treatment with a favorable outcome and little or no impact on Yauch’s ability to sing.
First, the parotid gland is the largest of the salivary glands, which are paired organs located around the jaw. The parotid is at the back and bottom of the cheek and is accompanied by the submandibular (under the jaw) and sublingual (under the tongue) salivary glands. You can see their location in […]

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