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    The Warfarin Syndrome

    By Deanne Stein Health Expert
    Despite the rain here in West Virginia, Halloween brought out dozens of trick-or-treaters to my neighborhood. There were skeletons, princesses and super heroes galore. I also had the occasional older kid who didn’t dress up, but hey, he was going door to door in the rain, so I gave him a piece of gum. But the little ones were so adorable. My son, while adorable in his own way, was a demented looking clown. He’s 12, though, so I expected something like that. Kids are great though, so gr... Read more »
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    A mother's health and nutrition even before pregnancy, let alone during the 9 months, has a huge... Read more »

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    ...me into an automatic high-risk situation with my pregnancy. Being over 35 doesn't help either. I... Read more »

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    ...women, the level of pCRH found at week 25 of the pregnancy was high.   Postpartum depression... Read more »

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    What do I need to know about diabetes?"
    ...95% of people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Gestational diabetes, also known as diabetes of pregnancy - This type of diabetes strikes pregnant women. Gestational diabetes usually resolves... Read more »
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    ...are thought to contribute to the disorder. These factors include alcohol use, obesity or overweight, pregnancy, and smoking. Certain foods that may irritate the digestive system can also... Read more »
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    ...problems, amputations, and nerve damage. Diabetes can lead to the loss of the right to drive, complicate pregnancy, and cause birth defects. Diabetes impacts not only the lives of the people who... Read more »
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    ...Agents: Studies have shown a possible correlation between the use of cigarettes and alcohol during pregnancy and risk for ADHD. High levels of lead in the bodies of young preschool children are... Read more »
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    ...muscle. This immune reaction can be seen with inflammatory diseases like lupus or toward the end of pregnancy (approximately 1 in 4000 chance). Other sources of damage to the heart muscle, ... Read more »

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