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Baltimore, Maryland - Generic forms of a biologic drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis appear to be as safe and effective as their brand-name counterparts, a new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health analysis suggests.
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Baltimore, Maryland - Cancer cells need oxygen to survive, as do most other life forms, but scientists had never tracked their search for oxygen in their early growth stages until now - a step toward deeper understanding of one way cancer spreads that could help treat the disease.
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Rochester, Minnesota - Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers. Even with aggressive treatment, the prognosis is poor.
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Rochester, Minnesota - It is the time of year for many parents and caregivers to make checklists to ensure children have the supplies they need for the school year. Mayo Clinic Children's Center pediatrician Dr. Robert Jacobson says vaccinations should definitely be on that list. He says they protect children from contracting and spreading diseases that could cause serious complications.
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Scottsdale, Minnesota - For most women, taking nine months off to rest while pregnant is not a possibility. Women often plan to work right up to their due dates in order to get the most time possible with their baby during maternity leave. But working during pregnancy isn’t always easy.
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Rochester, Minnesota - The main type of fat found in all kinds of olive oil is monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). MUFAs are considered a healthy dietary fat.
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