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_ Doctors Not Giving Enough Preconception Counseling to Diabetic Women By Jane Farrell article Too few diabetic women of childbearing age are not getting the recommended preconception counseling, according to a new study. The … Read More→
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_ Skin Health How to Control Oily Skin By Sondra Forsyth article Although oily skin can clog pores and lead to increased acne breakouts, would you believe that dermatologists from the American … Read More→
_ Health Headlines Study Debunks Fears of Increased Pediatric Suicide Risk from Popular Flu Drug By Jane Farrell article The flu medication known as Tamiflu does not cause an increased suicide risk in pediatric patients, according to a new … Read More→
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