Amy L Osborn RPH

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• Cystic Fibrosis: FDA Extends Use of Relizorb to Children

  The ability to gain and maintain a healthy weight for patients who suffer from cystic fibrosis can be a challenge. Many children with the condition suffer from failure to thrive. The disorder has the tendency to cause a blockage in digestion that prevents necessary fats from being absorbed. Proper...

• Certain Hair Products Can Raise Risk of Breast Cancer

  New study results may indicate that there is a connection between certain hair products and a risk of breast cancer.Cells are the basic building material that makes up body tissue. Cancer begins in these cells and the tissue is found in the breasts, as well as other parts of the body. If something...

• This Is What "Downsizing" Got Right (and Wrong) About Fibromyalgia

  As is the case with most Hollywood flicks, there is often a gap in what is accurately portrayed and what is not.  Whether it be an account of a true story, or a science fiction thriller, the degree of accuracy always remains a question.  "Downsizing" is just one example of this."Downsizing" is a...

• Military Diet Substitutions

  Trying the military diet can be a choice to lose weight. The military diet is among the newest dieting trends today, and it is surprisingly simple and easy to do. The most confusing thing about it is the diet pattern to follow for the next few days. The military diet requires you to eat from a set...

• Viral vs. Bacterial Infections: Know the Difference

  IntroductionBoth bacterial and viral infections are caused by microbes, such as bacteria and viruses. These microbes are spread through the following:...

• Pain that Requires Prompt Medical Attention

  The following are a list of different painful experiences that one must seek medical attention for:Severe headache“If headache is accompanied by a cold, it could be sinus headache”, says Sandra Fryhofer, MD, MACP, spokeswoman for the American College of Physicians. If the headache is severe and...