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Deli meats for pregnant woman   created at Nov 18, 2009   324   It's not safe to eat precooked meats such as deli meats, hot dogs, and pâté when you're pregnant unless they're heated until steaming hot. Pregnant women are about 20 times more likely than other healthy adults to get listeriosis, and newborns – not mom...

The Lowdown on Caffeinated Sodas During Pregnancy   created at Nov 18, 2009   292   The short answer is: limit or avoid caffeinated sodas during pregnancy.During pregnancy,moderate caffeine consumption,generally defined as less than 200 milligrams per day,is typically considered acceptable,though individual sensitivities vary.However,exce...

What is AGHD (adult growth hormone deficiency)?   created at May 19, 2009   175   Adults can experience a deficiency in growth hormone, and the health effects of this deficiency can be profound. Adults will experience a GH deficiency if their pituitary gland is not secreting an appropriate quantity of GH into the blood stream, or if thr...

What do I need to know about the treatment for colorectal cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   145   The doctor develops a treatment plan to fit each patient’s needs. Treatment for colorectal cancer depends on the size and location of the tumor, the stage of the disease, the patient’s general health, and other factors. Most people who have cancer want t...