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  There is vast research going into the effort to find new ways to combat Muscular Dystrophy. Before any new treatment can see the light of the day, it undergoes a series of testing called clinical trials. When a patient is part of a clinical trial, they benefit from cutting-edge treatment that...

• On the Back of Friends: How One Man Travels the World with Muscular Dystrophy

  Everyone dreams of travelling the world at some point in life, and while this dream may envision backpacks, campfires, mobile speakers, inflatable mattresses and tons of supplies, very few people would dream of actually being backpacks on their thrilling adventure.Some four years ago, one of such...

• Autism: How to Talk About Puberty with Your Child

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• What Is a Mucus Plug?

  What is a mucus plug?A mucus plug is a thick mucus that seals the cervical canal. It is also known as the cervical mucus plug. The cervix produces a jelly-like substance to keep the area protected and moist during pregnancy. This substance builds up, which creates a plug of mucus. It serves as a...

• What is the Bird Flu?

  Bird flu is a viral infection in birds. It is also known as avian flu or avian influenza. Different strains of this virus are seen infecting birds, the latest being H5N1. It is a highly pathogenic virus and may spread from birds to mammals including man. The virus may cause death in many of the...

• Being Overweight Can Complicate Rheumatoid Arthritis

  If you have rheumatoid arthritis, any excess weight is going to negatively affect you. Carrying that excess weight can stress your painful and fragile joints. However, research shows that the mechanical effects of weight are only part of the problem.Fat itself releases chemicals including tumor...