Down syndrome is a condition in which a baby is born with an extra chromosome. It causes cognitive delays, often mild to moderate. Each case is unique. Some people with down syndrome experience other health problems. Most have distinctive physical … [Read more...]
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. It can affect other organs. We don’t have a cure yet, but advanced treatments mean that people with cystic fibrosis can enjoy a much higher quality of life … [Read more...]
Popular Antibiotics Linked to Increased Risk of Aortic Dissection or Aneurysm
Blood is pumped from the heart to the rest of the body through the arteries. The main artery that branches from the heart is known as the aorta. When the aorta is put under immense pressure, its walls weaken. This results in what is known as an … [Read more...]
Hemophilia
People with hemophilia may bleed excessively from cuts and other wounds, and can experience spontaneous internal bleeding. Hemophilia is a disorder in which the blood does not clot as it should, due to low levels of certain proteins called clotting … [Read more...]
Cholesterol Reducing Medications or “Statins” Have Associated Health Risks
There is a controversy about the weighted risks and benefits of “statin” drugs, which are used primarily to reduce the blood levels of low-density lipoprotein (“bad cholesterol”). This article will discuss the statistical health risks of statins and … [Read more...]
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