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Diet-pill confidential

Article Abstract:

Fen-phen and Redux are the leading diet-pills in the market today as they enable weight loss in just a short period. However, studies reveal that the drugs can cause side effects such as drowsiness and diarrhea. The public is warned before taking the medications.

Author: Jones, Maggie
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Mademoiselle
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0024-9394
Year: 1997
Complications and side effects, Appetite depressants, Weight reducing preparations, Anti-obesity agents, Redux (Medication)

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Test urged for moms-to-be

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Women should be tested for Streptococcus B from their 26th to the 28th week of pregnancy or just before delivery. Transmission of the infection to the baby is prevented by giving antibiotics to mothers who tested positive.

Author: Squire, Sally
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1993
Care and treatment, Testing, Streptococcal infections, Pregnancy, Hematologic diseases, Blood diseases in pregnancy

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A miracle, and yet

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At medical centers around the United States, doctors are promoting preventative treatments, whenever possible, even on fetuses shown to have illnesses. The political issues, along with its ethical ones are covered.

Author: Jones, Maggie
Publisher: The New York Times Company
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 2001
United States, Analysis, Services, Fetus, Physicians, Medical professions, Political aspects, Surgery, Medical research, Media coverage, Preventive health services, Preventive medicine, Fetal monitoring, Fetal surgery, Medicine, Preventive

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Subjects list: Health aspects, Pregnant women
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