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Cancer Death Rate Posts Biggest One-Year Drop, Ever!
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Cancer Death Rate Posts Biggest One-Year Drop, Ever!

While some health statistics seem to be getting worse each year, there’s some good news when it comes to cancer deaths. The American Cancer Society is calling the recent historic drop in cancer death rates ‘the biggest single-year drop ever.’ As a medical doctor, I see firsthand how devastating cancer can be to my patients…

Allergies In Childhood Tied to Antibiotic Use in Infancy, New Research Suggests
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Allergies In Childhood Tied to Antibiotic Use in Infancy, New Research Suggests

A new study has found a like between antibiotics prescribed to babies and allergies developed down the road. Researchers suspect the antibiotics may be having a negative effect on the microbiome, which is significant for a tiny human who has barely begun to grow. What we call the ‘microbiome’ are the millions of microorganisms that…

A New Autism Guideline Focuses On Early Diagnosis and Treatment
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A New Autism Guideline Focuses On Early Diagnosis and Treatment

The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its recommendations for the first time in 12 years when it comes to autism diagnoses. Instead of waiting for formal evaluations, they are urging doctors to identify at-risk children as soon as possible. They would like doctors to begin checking for signs of autism at every well-baby visit…

‘Intermittent Fasting’ Diets Could Boost Your Overall Health Significantly
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‘Intermittent Fasting’ Diets Could Boost Your Overall Health Significantly

We’ve covered the four ‘health’ fads of 2019 that can be bad for you, but here is one that could be good for you! Millions of people make New Year’s resolutions to get fit, lose weight, or eat better. But oftentimes people bite off more than they can chew (pun intended) and set themselves up…

Drinking Alcohol In Moderation Could Lower Risk For Heart Conditions, New Study Finds
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Drinking Alcohol In Moderation Could Lower Risk For Heart Conditions, New Study Finds

A study out of the UK finds that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol could be good for many heart conditions. However, one study in Japan linked even just a little bit of alcohol to increased cancer risk. So, the jury is still out on how beneficial or detrimental alcohol can be on your overall health….