When poison cures
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Doctors have discovered injection of a small amount of botulism toxin can help cure painful muscular problems caused by chronic spasms. Botulism is the bacteria which causes lethal food poisoning, but it has been used to cure blindness, dysphonia and other problems.
Publication Name: Parade
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Year: 1993
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Trembling, with hope
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A victim of Parkinson's disease discusses his life style, drug treatment and new research in alleviating the symptoms. He believes his previous physical fitness helped slow the progress of the disease, which causes the chronic shaking of the hands, head and body.
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Year: 1993
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When is a cesarean really necessary?
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The rise in cesarean births is attributed to physicians' fears and desire for profit. Legitimate reasons for c-sections include slowed labor, small pelvic bones and breech birth. Research shows that 99% of vaginal births after cesarean surgery are normal.
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Year: 1992
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