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2017-2018 U.S Flu Season May Now Be At Its Peak With Every State In The Continental United States Affected

Health experts had already warned that this flu season would start early but also very dangerous as indicated by its outbreak in Australia that occurred months before reaching this side of the world. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has now confirmed that the influenza virus which causes the flu has impacted …

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Muesli May Offer Relief to Arthritis Sufferers

Muesli is a Swiss and German breakfast staple consisting of raw rolled oats, multiple grains, fresh or dried fruits, nuts and seeds. It is minimally processed and is known to be an excellent source of fiber and protein. Due to its high fiber characteristic, research scientists at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Numberg (FAU) recently published their findings …

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Experimental Blood Test Screens for 8 Types of Cancer- Offers Hope for Saving Lives Through Early Detection

A new study published in the January 2018 issue of the journal, Science, introduces the experimental blood test, CancerSEEK. The researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in Baltimore, Maryland, shared that this new blood test is able to detect 8 common cancers: esophageal, bowel, ovarian, liver, stomach, pancreatic, lung, and breast cancers. This …

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Emotional Support Animals: Legitimate Mental Health Aides or Outrageous Abuse of Airline Policy?

The debate over emotional support animals (ESAs) has led to policy changes at some of the nation’s major airlines. Airlines such as United and Delta have been forced to tighten their regulations on the admittance of ESAs onboard their flights. This comes after a few recent newsworthy incidents. A Delta Airlines passenger was viciously attacked …

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Increased Male Mortality at the age of 62 May be Linked to Early Retirement and Social Security Fears

On August 4, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. This law allowed for American workers to contribute a portion of their paychecks into a government ‘trust fund’ for safekeeping until they retire. By doing so, they can continue to financially support themselves as they enter into their golden years. …

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