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Massachusetts Maternal Mortality Rates Rising: Opioid Abuse and Psychiatric Illness Play a Role

Pregnancy-associated mortality, defined as the death of a woman during pregnancy or within one year of the termination of pregnancy, is increasing in Massachusetts. In 2012, there were 30.4 deaths/100,000 live births. In 2014, the rate increased by 33%, to 40.4 deaths per 100,000 live births. Because pregnancy-associated mortality rates have historically been relatively low… Read More: Massachusetts Maternal Mortality Rates Rising: Opioid Abuse and Psychiatric Illness… »

Do Glucosamine Supplements Work for Arthritis?

Glucosamine is a popular dietary supplement used to treat osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease caused by insufficient regeneration of cartilage in joints, most often in the knees and hips. It gets worse over time and causes joint pain, difficulties walking and disability. There is no known cure, but there are a few ways to… Read More: Do Glucosamine Supplements Work for Arthritis? »

Síntomas, causas y tratamiento para el herpes

El herpes es una infección causada por el VHS (virus del herpes simple). Afecta a los genitales externos, la región anal, las superficies de la mucosa y la piel de otras partes del cuerpo. El herpes se considera una enfermedad a largo plazo. Sin embargo, muchas personas nunca han padecido los síntomas, incluso aunque sean… Read More: Síntomas, causas y tratamiento para el herpes »

7 Signs Your Family Could Benefit From a Healthcare Provider In the Home

7 Signs Your Family Could Benefit From a Healthcare Provider In the Home 7 Signs Your Family Could Benefit From a Healthcare Provider In the Home : Whether you’re caring for an aging parent or an ailing spouse, there’s no denying that taking on the role of a caregiver can prove extremely demanding. As much as… Read More: 7 Signs Your Family Could Benefit From a Healthcare Provider… »