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Joint Surgery May Be Worse for Those with Mental Illness
This post was contributed to ConsumerSafety.org by Jennifer MacCormack. Individuals with a psychiatric disorder often face obstacles to their medical care. The continued social […]
September 10, 2020
Author Staff
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Health
Primary Risk Factors for Heart Disease
One of the best ways to evaluate your heart health is to understand the main causes of heart disease. In doing so, you learn […]
September 8, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Drugs
Big Pharma: When Wealth Trumps Wellness
Martin Shkreli is commonly viewed as a pharmaceutical villain. He is remembered for his absolute disregard for the people his medications were designed to […]
September 3, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Health
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Other Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle
People often view first-class seating on an airplane as a luxury purchase. But, first-class seating can actually prevent passengers from developing a serious health […]
September 1, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Health
How Bath Bombs May Secretly Be Hurting You
Taking a bath has many health benefits. For some, a bath helps relieve stress after a long workday. For others, a warm bath can […]
August 27, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Safety
7 Harmful Ingredients in Baby Care Products
Parents may be shocked to learn how many baby products contain harmful ingredients. The additives in products like teething rings have been linked to […]
August 25, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Health
I Have Cancer – Now What?
Learning that you have cancer is scary. There is no doubt about it. The sad truth is that more than a third of women, […]
August 20, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Drugs
The Business Side of Cancer Treatments
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is devastating news for any family to hear. What makes it even worse is the price tag that comes along […]
August 18, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Safety
6 Ways You Can Prevent Ovarian Cancer
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition estimates 1 in every 78 women will develop ovarian cancer in her lifetime. More than 14,000 will die of […]
August 13, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Health
Most Common Open-Heart Surgery Complications
Coronary bypass surgery is a complex procedure.  Like any major surgery, it can lead to a number of life-threatening complications. This is especially true […]
August 11, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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Drugs
DVT at 20: Why You Should Always Listen to Your Body
This post was contributed to ConsumerSafety.org by Morgan Statt. How do I describe the worst pain I've ever felt in my life? How do […]
August 6, 2020
Author Staff
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Drugs
NDMA, Cancer and Medical Drugs
NDMA (n-nitrosodimethylamine) is the probable human carcinogen behind a number of recent drug recalls. As of July 2020, NDMA has been found in blood […]
July 30, 2020
Author Katy Moncivais, Ph.D.
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