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The new magic muscle pills

Article Abstract:

Athletes are increasingly using steroid substitutes in an attempt to achieve the effects of steroids without the medical and legal risks. The health benefits and risks of steroid substitutes such as human growth hormone and amino acid supplements are examined.

Author: Korn, Peter
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1993
Health aspects, Drugs and athletes

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America's 10 best hospitals when you're having a baby and what we can learn from them

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A list of the 10 best hospitals for women who are expecting childbirth is presented. Many of these hospitals practice new trends in obstetrics such as natural vaginal delivery, home-like hospital birthing rooms and alternative therapies for easing labor pains.

Author: Korn, Peter
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1996
Care and treatment, Evaluation, Hospitals, Pregnant women

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Nature's wonder drugs

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Scientists and pharmaceutical companies are using several methods to identify effective herbal cures. Companies are consulting native healers, screening natural substances in laboratories and observing wild animals to find medicinal plants.

Author: Korn, Peter
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1992
Research, Pharmaceutical industry, Medicine, Herbal, Herbal medicine, Medicine, Botanic

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