Summer Tetteh MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC

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• Risk of Multiple Sclerosis Reduced by Breast-Feeding, Study Suggests

  Women are twice as likely as men to develop Multiple Sclerosis in their lifetime, and recent studies have been focused on discovering links, if they exist, between MS and motherhood. The relationship between women and MS has become increasingly complicated as fluctuations in risk have been...

• Motherhood Triggers Brain Growth

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• Facts About Sepsis

  Sepsis develops when your body becomes overwhelmed by an infection. It is a very severe illness and can cause widespread inflammation, other problems and sometimes even death. Here are some facts you should know about this life-threatening illness.Sepsis DefinedThis is a severe condition which...

• Understanding the Risk Factors for Prediabetes

  Type II diabetes, the most commonly diagnosed form, is usually diagnosed in adults of middle age, but can also be found in children and is often brought on by obesity. While the pancreas in type II diabetes can sometimes make insulin, it may not make enough or the body will not use what is made...

• Are Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Powder the Next Super Foods?

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