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• Idol Casey Abrams Promotes Awareness of Crohn's and Colitis

  Casey Abrams is a young man who suffers from ulcerative colitis. He is also the Season 10 American Idol finalist, and in 2011 he was hospitalized while singing in the famous competition because of a flare of his ulcerative colitis. Though he had to suffer through some very serious health issues,...

• Top 7 Study Books for Nursing Students

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• New Multiple Sclerosis Treatment, Ocrevus, Slows Down Disease Progression

  In 2017, the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approved the drug – Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) – as a treatment for both relapsing and progressive forms of multiple sclerosis. ...

• Are There Health Benefits of Cilantro?

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• Greek Yogurt Vs. Regular Yogurt: Which Is Healthier?

  Introduction Milk that has healthy bacteria is used to make yogurt by fermentation. During the process of fermenting milk to make yogurt, it thickens and attains a slightly tangy taste. It is then strained through a cheesecloth and the liquid whey part is strained off. When the milk is strained...