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Is Acetaminophen Ineffective for Back Pain?

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Whenever we feel unwell or experience discomfort, we go through our medicine cabinet and find the most straightforward solution; over-the-counter pills. While acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, may help, its pain-relieving abilities do not cover everything.  Dr. Christopher Williams conducted a study with over 1,600 individuals and concluded that acetaminophen is ineffective for treating lower […]

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Did Ribena Get Sued for False Advertising?

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Ribena Blackcurrant, the well-known drink that provides several health benefits, had its fair share of bad publicity in the past. But what happened to the corporation behind the brand? Two high school students discovered that despite advertising claims that the blackcurrants in Ribena have four times the vitamin C of oranges, the drink contained almost

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What Was the Longest Surgery and How Long Did It Take?

Health Education & Medical Training, Medical Procedures /

Ganga and Jamuna Shrestha are not just ordinary twins; they were conjoined at birth, with their heads fused. Doctors at the Singapore General Hospital now took on the role of saving these twins, devoting much of their time to separating their heads.  Aided by computer-imaging technology, a team of 20 doctors led by Dr. Goh

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What Was Charles-Michel de l’Épée’s Impact on the Deaf Community?

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Aristotle, one of the greatest minds in human history, made a mistake. A mistake that only Charles-Michel de l’Épée would be able to correct 1,000 years later. Charles-Michel de l’Eée learned to sign from a deaf man. In 1760, he founded a school to teach sign language to the deaf. His work helped deaf people

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Are All People with Type 2 Diabetes Also Obese?

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The word “diabetes” is commonly associated with Obesity. Some people assume that diabetes is a side effect of being obese. But have you ever wondered if those claims are valid? Or, more specifically, are people with type 2 diabetes also obese? Let’s talk about it.  Harvard researchers have determined that being overweight is one of

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How Dirty is Money?

Health, Substance Abuse /

If you live in North America, the chances that you have touched money laced with drugs can be high. According to studies, about 92% of US dollar bills have traces of cocaine on them. This is nearly 9 out of 10 bills currently circulating in the US and Canada. This gives a literal meaning to

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How Did Dr. John H. Kellogg Improve Administering Enemas?

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The Kellogg brothers helped change the landscape of American nutrition, paving the way for the American standard of breakfast, which is cereals. This was despite their animosity towards one another. According to Dr. John Kellogg, most illnesses were caused by filthy bowels full of toxins from undigested food. To that purpose, he used a system

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What Was the Story Behind Dr. Henry Heimlich’s Long Battle with the Red Cross?

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Dr. Henry Heimlich was an  American thoracic surgeon and medical researcher, well-known for the Heimlich Maneuver. Though the discovery of this method was beneficial, it was difficult to promote in the medical community back in the day.  Today,  the Heimlich Maneuver is the go-to technique when someone is choking.  But shockingly, many people were opposed

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