Monday 15 October 2018

Cancer Bell Ringing Angers Some Who Can Only Watch

couple talking to doc about chemotherapy

For patients whose cancer has spread, who cannot "beat" cancer, the sound of the bell can trigger anger, resentment, resignation, or depression, according to various online accounts.



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What Kids Fear Most at the Doctor's Office

Half of 2- to 5-year-olds are afraid of going to the doctor, according to a new survey. And some kids get so upset that 1 in 5 parents say they find it hard to concentrate on what the doctor or nurse is saying.



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Friday 12 October 2018

Pot May Help MS A Little, But Questions Remain

People with MS who used cannabis-derived drugs reported slightly fewer muscle contractions, less bladder dysfunction and pain in a new study. But the self-reported results differed from those doctors came up with.



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Sloan Kettering Researchers Correct the Record by Revealing Company Ties


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FDA: Unapproved Ingredients in Many Supplements

Many dietary supplements, especially those promising enhanced sexual pleasure or weight loss, contain unapproved and potentially dangerous ingredients, the FDA says.



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