Heidi E Runge PHARMD

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• Foods to Eat While Pregnant

  What you eat when you are pregnant matters, as this is the source of nutrients for the growing baby. There is an increased need of proteins and calcium for the growth of tissues and bones in the fetus. Extra folic acid in the diet will prevent the risk of neural tube birth defects and will also help...

• What Is Campylobacter Infection: Causes and Treatment

  Campylobacter InfectionOne of the main causes of diarrhea is Campylobacter. It is also one of the major causes of foodborne illnesses. When it infects the gastrointestinal tract, it can cause cramps, fever, and diarrhea. Campylobacter infections can be prevented by good handwashing habits and food...

• Real Benefits of Salt Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis

  Thanks to ongoing research into cystic fibrosis, physicians are now able to offer more treatment options than ever before. Many treatment options include medications and sometimes can be as intense as undergoing a lung transplant, but other methods are more conservative. Physicians have long sought...

• Butternut Squash Health Benefits

  Butternut squash is a variety of winter squash and is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It is usually grown during the summer season and harvested in the fall. It can be stored for several months since it has a very thick exterior with a firm flesh.In Australia and New Zealand, butternut...

• What Are Vaccines?

  What is a vaccine?Vaccines are products that enable a person to develop immunity against certain diseases. A vaccine can be given through needle injections, by aerosol, or by mouth. The polio vaccine is given in the form of mouth drops that contain live but weakened organisms. The vaccine gets into...

• Additional Insight into Children's Sleep Apnea

  It is surprisingly not uncommon for children to show mild forms of sleep apnea due to enlarged tonsils or adenoids, and some of them can usually grow out of it as their body develops and the airway expands to accommodate their growth. Regardless, the severe versions of obstructive sleep-disordered...