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• Certain Antiviral Medications May Be Safe to Take During Pregnancy

  According to a report published in, Journal of the American Medical Association, certain antiviral medications during early pregnancy may not increase the child’s risk of major birth defects. Antiviral medications including acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir, are often prescribed for the...

• Is Breast Cancer Ever Preventable?

  Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, but there are certain practices that can significantly reduce your risk, even in high-risk women. Many of these practices are easy lifestyle changes for most women. Recent evidence shows that breast cancer will affect 1 in 8 women in the...

• Do I Need Vitamin E Supplements?

  Do I Need Vitamin E Supplements?Vitamin E is a group of eight fat-soluble compounds with distinct antioxidant properties that protect the body against free-radical damage. It is also important in the functioning of the immune system and aids in developing healthy skin. Vitamin E is also key in the...

• What Is a Transorbital Lobotomy?

  Transorbital LobotomyTransorbital lobotomy was once considered as a form of neurosurgery that was labeled as "insane". A pioneer in this field was a Portuguese doctor named António Egas Moniz. He introduced frontal lobotomy in 1935 for certain cases of psychosis and won a Nobel Prize because of...

• How Long Does It Take To Get A Cataract Removed?

  How Cataract Surgery is Performed Prior to a cataracts surgery, you will have to attend an eye assessment with an ophthalmologist. The ophthalmologist will first examine your health condition and any previous eye treatments. They will also check for any other eye problems currently affecting...

• All About Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer

  Continuous advancements in diagnostic and treatment methods have made breast cancer go from being a death sentence to being something that can be treated effectively for many women. Generally, breast cancer treatment falls into the categories of surgery, chemotherapy, biologic therapies, and...